the center for faith and giving was created to create a culture of generosity across the life of the...
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The Center for Faith and Giving was createdTo create a culture of Generosity across the
Life of the whole church.
We celebrate a theology of abundance.
What is a theology of abundance?
It is a belief that God is the Creator of the worldAnd that God has provided all that is necessary
For the world to thrive, not merely survive.
These all look to you to give them their food in due season;when you give to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
--- Psalm 104:27-28 (NRSV)
The Center for Faith and Giving provides support for stewardship education.
We are currently offering workshops in several formats including:
Half dayFull dayWeekend (including Sunday School
and Worship)Individual congregations, cluster groups, or Regions can receive these resources, made possible by Disciples Mission Fund
Workshops emphasize two major components:
Thinking biblically/theologicallyabout stewardship
Best practices – those tools that enable people to better practice
generosity
We currently are developing a websiteWhich will give you access to a variety of Tools and resources for talking about Stewardship in your congregation or Region.
It will launch earlyIn 2011
www.centerforfaithandgiving.org
The site will feature:Bible StudiesBook ReviewsWorship ResourcesSample SermonsSmall Group Study Materials (in video format)“Seed Thoughts” (in short video format) A “Blog Spot” for you to engage one another in conversation about what works and to ask questionsAnd links to other sites and tools www.clickhereformore
The Center for Faith and Giving will be a “virtual” Center connecting you to the best ideas and materials for teaching stewardship as a faith practice and a Faith discipline that marks spiritual maturity and personal/institutional transformation.
The Center for Faith and Giving is interested in leader development and has created the Faith and Giving Academy
We want to equip and train leaders across the life of the churchwho can then help others learn the joy of generosity
The Faith and Giving Academy will be taught viawebinar in six sessions over the course of one year
It employs some of our best Disciple scholars, teachers,pastors, and leaders from across the whole church
Completion of the Academy program certifies you tobe an extension of the Center for Faith of Giving in your geographic area
Academy graduates will be recognized by both the RegionalMinister in the area where they serveand by the General Minister and President
Stewardship is not fundraising!It is a spiritual discipline!
Stewardship has a rich and varied meaningthroughout the witness of scripture.
It is not only about money, it is about the
care and management of our lives and world In which we live them.
“If a person gets his attitude toward money right, it will straighten out almost every other area in his life.”
--Billy Graham
We are committed to producing resources in multiple Languages and drawing from the gifts of the whole church
Believing our diversity enriches our understandingOf who God is calling us to be in this time and place.
We must be willing to tell the truth: An economic system built solely on the acquisition of goodsWill only stuff full our attics and basementswhile leaving our souls empty and our hearts longing.
--Bruce Barkhauer
For more information about the Center for Faith and Giving
Contact Rev. Bruce A. Barkhauer317-713-2404
Or email @[email protected]
The Center for Faith and Giving exists to serve the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and wants to
Help you discover the joy of giving
“God Loves A Cheerful Giver”