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The Stewardship of Gratitude
for CongregationsA Workshop for Pastors, Elders and Stewardship
Committees on the Creating a Culture of Gratitude & Giving
Dr. Ed BrenegarCircle of Impact Leadership Guides Services
AgendaExpectations & Issues
People / GratitudeTools for Stewardship
Creating a Culture of Gratitude & Giving
What are People Looking for in their Life, Work &
Faith?
Personally MeaningfulSocially Fulfilling
Make A Difference That Matters
Ephesians 2:4-10
Two Insights
God’s Kindness To Us
7…so that in the ages to come he might show the
immeasurable riches of his grace
in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus.
God’s Purpose For Us
10For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus
for good works,
which God prepared beforehand
to be our way of life.
Our Response to God’s Love
Gratitude in Our Hearts
Gratitude in Our Actions
Tools Circle of Impact
Five Questions that Everyone Must Ask
Five Actions of Gratitude
Circle of Impact
Five Questions1. Transition rather than Change
2.Impact in the Three Dimensions3. Impact upon People
4. Opportunities5. Problems
Five Actions of GratitudeSay ThanksGive Back
Make WelcomeHonor Others
Create Goodness
Tools
Communication of IdeasCollaboration with
PeopleCoordination of
Programs
Stewardship Issues
Communicating the Connection
between the Budget and the church’s mission.
Budget Worksheet
Use All Our ToolsCircle of ImpactFive Questions
Five Actions of Gratitude
Five Questions1.Transition?
2.Impact?3.Who?
4.Opportunities?5.Problems?
Your #1 Stewardship Problem
Perception? Resources?Approach?
Lack of Alignment?
Stewardship Impact
ParticipationContributionResources
Creating a Culture of GivingValues
TraditionsExpectations of the
People
Values & Traditions
The Five Actions of Gratitude
To Be Grateful
Say Thanks Every Day
Say Thanks Write a Thank You Note
Say ThanksShow Your Appreciation
To Serve
Give Back
Help Those in Need
In Mission
& Make a Difference!
To Be Open & Hospitable
Make Welcome
Welcome Others Hospitably!
Invite Others to Join in Community
To Recognize & Respect
Honor Others
Honor People for All They Do
Recognize Their Gifts & Service
Personal Call to Make a Difference that
Matters
Create Goodness
Create Goodness –Teach Others
Lead in Peace
Question:
What should we see happening in a congregational
culture of gratitude & giving?
The Impact of the Stewardship of Gratitude
ParticipationContribution
Happy, Fulfilled Grateful Members
Happy, Fulfilled Grateful Members
Questions
Dr. Ed Brenegar
Circle of Impact Leadership Guide Services210 Wood Dale DriveHendersonville, N.C. 28791828/275-1803
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