Stewardship
Need help with an annual capital campaign? Looking for resources to help you with financial discipleship? Want to know what is available to Presbyterians in the area of stewardship? Here are some helpful tools and links.
Resources:
A stewardship assessment tool to be used with The Stewardship Manual
Offering envelopes, pledge cards, etc.
Annual theme materials and other stewardship resources
Events:
Stewardship Kaleidoscope
Annual National Presbyterian Stewardship Education Event
Resources from 2012 event
Download observations and notes from an attendee
Find workshop resources from the event
Find more information on the 2013 event, March 11-13 in St. Louis, Missouri
Links:
Hubbard Press - For offering envelopes, electronic funds transfer or record keeping
Presbyterian Foundation – Planned giving and stewardship resources and help
Texas Presbyterian Foundation - Planned Giving and curriculum
The Presbyterian Endowment Education & Resource Network – Planned giving and endowment resources and best practices from other Presbyterian Churches
Church Campaign Services – Capital and Annual Campaign help
Annual National Presbyterian Stewardship Event – The annual event for teaching ruling elders, Mid Council staff and persons interested in stewardship
Comments
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James, I do not know of any studies. My experience and that of others that have shared with me is that automatic withdrawal gives the church a date and amount they can depend on month to month which at the very least helps with the cash flow. At best people give by automatic withdrawal and put something in the plate when they attend increasing the amount they give each year and raising loose offering. The Presbbyterian Endowment Education Network might know of the study you mention (www.peernetwork.org). Also try the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving (www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/the-lake-institute).
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I understand a study involving members paying pledges to the church directly from their bank has been found to produce more regular and prompt payments than by sending checks to the church or being placed in the offering plates. Where can I find that resource information. Thank you.
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i will give a moment for stewardship in worship on october 28, 2012. could you please email me resources online that might give me suggestions on material to include in this announcement. thank you...
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I am seeking information about the history of the per capita giving. Please advise.
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Was there any response to the questions regarding on-line giving? Rockwall First is interested in learning how to initiate the process. Help!