Stewardship
Churches can't exist without tithes and offerings. Help church members become good and faithful stewards.
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Training Theme |
PowerPoint| Topics: | Budget, Expenses, Finances, Fundraising, Giving, Offering, Stewardship, Tithing |
| Filters: | Church board, Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor |
| Purpose: | Discipleship |
| References: | Matthew 6:19-21 , Philippians 4:17, 1 Timothy 6:6-10 |
| Date Added: | August 27, 2007 |
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Leadership Journal
"Where the Money Goes"
by Eric Reed
This article in LEADERSHIP shows how church budgets are allocated and can help you compare your church against the averages.
Read the issue online here.
Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration
by the editors of LEADERSHIP
A comprehensive, practical guide that includes chapters on stewardship, raising money for one-time projects, managing and spending church money, and laws concerning church finances. (Baker, 1997; ISBN 0801090407)
What Will I Do with My Money?
by Ray Linder
This pastor, author, and CEO of Goodstewardship.com points out how personality influences giving. (Northfield, 2000; ISBN 1881273334)
Moody Magazine
(March/April 2001)
This issue features articles on stewardship and church finance.
Read it online for free at:
http://www.moodymagazine.com/issues.php?action=view_toc&id=4
Developing a Giving Church
by Stan Toler & Elmer Towns
A practical guide based on a view that "stewardship is the management of time, talents, and treasure." (Beacon Hill, 1999; ISBN 0834117738)
Demystifying the Congregational Budget
by H. H. Morris
One of many helpful books for church leaders-especially those in mainline congregations-offered by The Alban Institute. (ISBN 156699215X)
Your Church Magazine
"The Money-Wise Church"
by Michael W. Michelsen, Jr.
A challenging article encouraging fiscal responsibility as one of the best ways to encourage greater giving and win trust.
Read it online for free at:
http://christianitytoday.com/yc/2000/006/6.34.html
Neither Poverty Nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions
by Craig L. Blomberg
The Bible seems very clear on the dangers of wealth, but is it wrong to have money. Craig Blomberg builds a biblical case for finding a middle ground between poverty and riches. This book will challenge cultural assumptions about money. (InterVarsity, 2001; ISBN 0830826076)
God and Your Stuff: The Vital Link Between Your Possessions and Your Soul
by Wesley K. Willmer and Martyn Smith
An authority on stewardship, Wesley Willmer talks about the connection between giving and spiritual growth. Learn how the discipline of giving will help you become the disciple God wants you to be. (NavPress, 2002; ISBN 1576832341)
The Treasure Principle
by Randy Alcorn
Discover how radical generosity brings glory to God and pleasure to the giver. Giving is often hindered by slavery to materialism, a problem that Alcorn takes head-on. (Multnomah, 2005; ISBN 1590525086)
Neither Poverty Nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions
by Craig L. Blomberg
The Bible seems very clear on the dangers of wealth, but is it wrong to have money. Craig Blomberg builds a biblical case for finding a middle ground between poverty and riches. This book will challenge cultural assumptions about money. (InterVarsity, 2001; ISBN 0830826076)
God and Your Stuff: The Vital Link Between Your Possessions and Your Soul
by Wesley K. Willmer and Martyn Smith
An authority on stewardship, Wesley Willmer talks about the connection between giving and spiritual growth. Learn how the discipline of giving will help you become the disciple God wants you to be. (NavPress, 2002; ISBN 1576832341)
The Treasure Principle
by Randy Alcorn
Discover how radical generosity brings glory to God and pleasure to the giver. Giving is often hindered by slavery to materialism, a problem that Alcorn takes head-on. (Multnomah, 2005; ISBN 1590525086)
