There are four distinct categories of congregational giving, and wise church leaders employ all of them in their stewardship strategy. The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Washington, explains how. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Brochure: Six steps of Christian giving
We expect that God’s people will grow in giving as they grow in faith, but what are the steps involved? This beautiful color PDF from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Wash., lists them, from survival to sacrifice.
Check out ‘The Official Stewardship Panic Kit’
There’s a lot that goes into a good stewardship program, so it’s understandable if your church is stressed out. The team from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Washington, developed this great guide with helpful tips to help you get by.
Live into the four different types of giving
Lots of congregations fail to maximize donor potential by appealing to only only one or two ways that people are willing to give. Being aware of annual giving, capital giving, mission giving and legacy giving can help your congregation reach its goals. From the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Washington. (Photo by Lisafx, via Bigstock.com)
The Official Stewardship ‘Don’t Panic Kit’
If your church is at sixes and sevens when it comes to stewardship, it’s definitely not alone! The important thing is to keep your heads, trust in God, and make a plan! This free resource from the Episcopal Diocese of Washington has some great ideas, as well as helpful links! (Photo: Techme Slowly, Creative Commons)
Best Stewardship Practices
Here’s a concise, no-nonsense, easy-to-understand presentation of what works best when it comes to stewardship in the congregation. It’s a great thumbnail guide for your finance or stewardship team. Excellent stuff, from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Washington.
