Annual and Year-Round Stewardship
Contact: Andrew Gustafson, Associate Conference Minister
for Stewardship and Financial Development
(508)
875-5233 ext. 231 gustafsona@macucc.org
“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, `What shall we eat?' or `What shall we drink?' or `What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.” - Matthew 6:31-33 NRSV
When the stewardship ministry of the local church focuses on forming disciples who understand stewardship in the context of what it means to be a faithful Christian, then they find raising funds for ministry from these disciples to be joy filled.
Annual giving is best nurtured through a year-round program of stewardship growth and development. This program would help parishioners grow as stewards of all the gifts God has bestowed upon them.
The primary resource for stewardship in the United Church of Christ is “Inspiring Generosity”. To order a copy, click here.
"Stewards in the Household of God" is a new resource for holistic year-round stewardship from the UCC.
As stewardship leaders, you know growing generous givers begins with financial wellness. Now you can send your church members to 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy, recommended by the Pension Boards. This comprehensive web site will give your members the tools needed to help them out of a financial crisis, assist them in teaching their children about money or guide them with their retirement plans. Use this
Biblical Reflection to introduce the subject of financial wellness.
Giving Magazine from the Ecumenical Stewardship Center each year provides a new annual enlistment theme and approach, including instructions and materials. Current and past year's issues are included.
The Massachusetts Conference United Church of Christ has available “Stewardship Resources on CD”. To see the Table of Contents, click here. To order a copy (free to MACUCC churches) click here.
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