This is the time of year when many congregational stewardship leaders are scrambling for resources to guide their congregations in their annual stewardship focus.
As you hunt for resources – or, if you have already settled on one – please remember the purpose of the annual stewardship focus. It is more an exercise in pastoral care than in congregational administration. It is about faith-building rather than about fund-raising. And, since our faith is a relational faith, all conversation about stewardship of time/talents/treasures is best done in the context of building relationships.
Select Media Resources has made a new resource available this year that holds great promise. “Biblical Stewardship: Our Duty and Delight” by Rev. Mark Allan Powell.
This DVD features seven video sessions with group and individual study materials. The content includes:
Session I Belonging to God
Session II What is a Steward
Session III Treasures and Hearts
Session IV Motivations for Giving
Session V Duty and Delight
Session VI Cheerful Sacrifices
Bonus Session Congregational Development
In addition to providing an excellent continuing education experience for congregational steward leaders, it could also be easily crafted into the centerpiece of your stewardship emphasis this fall.
Dr. Mark Allan Powell is a biblical scholar, seminary professor and recognized steward leader in the ELCA. His book Giving to God, published in 2006, is a guide about living generously. Dr. Powell is an inspirational speaker and has presented at many ELCA synod assemblies.
This resource is available through www.selectlearning.org for $49.95.
