developing biblical stewards in the new church
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Developing Biblical Stewards in the New Church. Rod Wiltrout Church Finance Specialist 559 229-9533 ext. 258 [email protected]. The Church Start. Many to most of your new church members will be new believers They have no background of on-going giving They are “project” givers - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Developing Biblical Stewards in the New Church
Rod WiltroutChurch Finance Specialist
559 229-9533 ext. 258
The Church Start
•Many to most of your new church members will be new believers
•They have no background of on-going giving
•They are “project” givers
•They give their tithe to everything but Church
Principles First
Stewardship must be a mindsetManagement, not
ownershipFaith in God’s ability to
provide Phil. 4:19Stewardship as a part of
fulfilling mission of the church Matt. 6:19-21
Must be a major emphasis throughout the year
Money seen as a medium, not an end result
Principles First
Stewardship must be holisticFinances is just one
aspect of stewardshipAll areas of life are
issues of stewardshipHelp congregation see
stewardship as a personal issue
Principles First
Stewardship must provide ways for people to come into compliance with God’s WordFinancial planning
seminarsBiblical studiesFamily training seminarsWill & estate planning
seminars
How should a new member be approached (if at all) about tithing?
How to Approach?
Biblically – Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 82,350 passages on money and
possessionsWhen – New Members class or
Introduction to our Church classWhere – In Church or small groups in
homesHow - Saddleback classes, Crown,
Ramsey, Blue: just pick one that fits you
Who should approach them?
PastorNew Member Class
LeaderMentorChurch friend who
tithes
Stewardship Follow-up
Sermons by the pastorBulletin insertsStewardship Bible studiesVideo PodcastsTestimonies during servicesDrama during worship service
Preach Stewardship
Preach the Whole WordHelp Congregation see
Stewardship Throughout the Bible
Tie Stewardship to Today’s issues
Guide Congregation to Apply Stewardship to Their Daily Lives
Drama
A powerful way for people to “see” stewardship
Easy to do; little preparation needed
Can be very effective especially if costumes and settings are used
A great place for them to enter ministry
What might the Pastor do to enhance a Stewardship Mindset?
Identify every area of life as a stewardship issue
Identify stewardship as something we are, as well as something we do
Address and bless stewardship efforts-team ship
Live it before them
What should be shared with the
membership on a regular basis? Reports during
services of what God has accomplished-make it visible
Show how they are involved
Post in the bulletin, website and newsletter what God is doing
Because of Your Faithful tithes and offerings…
Small Group Emphasis
Greatest impact on learning
Reach all agesAvailable from
many sourcesCan be done
anywhere
Stewardship Tracts & Website
Puts Stewardship in their hands Can be used throughout the year Can be used for budget
emphasis Different tracts to choose from Call Hebe (pronounced E B)
Lomeli at (559) 256-0811 www. Stewardshipdirect.com
Cooperative Program Inserts
Keep your congregation informed about missions around the world
Help them live out the Great Commission
Giving Options
Envelopes help people get on track with their giving
Gives the people tax deduction for their giving
Helps counters track the money
Online Giving Direct deposit giving IRS issues
Biblical and Practical Solutions
Gives a balanced view of stewardship
Practical answers for today’s financial problems
Professional advice to deal with tough issues
Legacy Legacy PlanningPlanning
Cut taxes and give more!Cut taxes and give more!
Judy Logan, DirectorJudy Logan, Director
Strategic GivingStrategic [email protected]@csbc.com
559.229.9533559.229.9533
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Stewardship Calendar of EventsSTEWARDSHIP CALENDAR OF EVENTSJan. 6 Children’s Toys – skit from drama bookFeb. 10 Couples Testimony on tithing – English and Spanish servicesMarch Annie Armstrong promotionMarch 17,24 – Financially Confident Women – Sunday evenings conference
given by M. EscobedoApril 7, 14 (individual cost for workbooks)April 7 First Fruits special stewardship promotion – M. Escobedo to order material 5-6 weeks priorMay 12 Wise Investments tract – Bulletin insert – (supply available already)June 2,10 Abound in His Grace – (4) Sunday stewardship promotion led by
pastor Page (material16, 23 to be ordered from Lifeway 5-6 weeks prior)July 28 (5minute) SS class stewardship emphasis – Teachers will hand out tract
and discuss tithing at the beginning of class. Aug.25 (5minute) SS class stewardship emphasis – Teachers will hand out tract
and discuss tithing at the beginning of class. Sept. 22 (5minute) SS class stewardship emphasis – Teachers will hand out tract
and discuss tithing at the beginning of class.
Stewardship Calendar of EventsOct. 5 Skit and letter to church members promoting Tithers Enlistment
Emphasis. Oct. 13 Tithers Enlistment Emphasis -Prove the tithe Day and commitment
Sunday led by pastor Page Distribute 2001 Church planning calendar and Ministry Proposal
forms to all leadership for 2001 budget preparation .Oct. 27 (5minute) SS class stewardship emphasis – Teachers will hand out
tract and discuss tithing at the beginning of class. Tracts to be provided by R. Wiltrout
Nov.3 Money Management Conference led by R. Wiltrout in English and D. Sotelo in9-12 am Spanish.
Nov. 10 Ministry Proposal forms for 2001 budget consideration due from leadership
Nov. 25, 26 Stewardship committee meetings to finalize 2001 budget. (6-9 pm Dinner provided)
Dec 1 –8Distribution of 2001 church budget and invitation to church families to attend 12/10 ministry presentation and 2001church budget vote. Lottie Moon promotion.Dec 8 Ministry presentations to church. Budget vote.Dec. 15 2001 Budget Celebration.
The “Benefits” LetterDear Brother/Sister Jones,
We want to thank you for your faithful giving of your tithes and offerings to the Lord’s work. God has done many exciting things through our church so far this year. For instance:
Four youth have accepted Christ and are being baptized this month. A special service will be held to introduce them and the other new church members on April 12th;
The Preschool rooms have been re-carpeted;
We have been able to give $13,469.45 to world wide missions through the Cooperative Program and the Mid-Valley Association;
We are on track to our goal for 150 children in our spring Vacation Bible School. Teachers are being trained and supplies are being purchased in preparation for this great event. Last year 25 children made professions of faith. Follow up helped us reach five new families for Christ;
And, we now have five small groups meeting during the week. The average attendance has been 34. These small groups help the participants deepen their faith and prepare for their ministry in the church and in the community.
Again, thank you for your participation in God’s work through your faithfulness in giving your tithes and offerings. We look forward to seeing you Sunday.
Faithful for Jesus,
Jim Jackson John Jacobson
Jim Jackson, Pastor John Jacobson, Director
Stewardship Ministries
The Letter Includes:
Quarterly statement Tithing envelope Self-addressed,
stamped return envelope
They will put money in the envelope and send it back
Increase giving as much as 20%
Resources
Stewardship Development Association www.stewardshipdirect.com
LifeWay Resources www.lifeway.com/stewardship/
Missions Discipleship Group http://www.csbc.com/missionsdiscipleship
Cooperative Program Promotion http://www.csbc.com/cp
Crown Financial Ministries www.crown.org Ramsey www.daveramsey.com/Stewardship
