Where do leaders get the courage to face the challenges and obstacles of life?
And Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes and said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, "The land, which we passed through to spy it out, is an exceedingly good land. If the Lord delights in us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey. Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection is removed from them, and the Lord is with us; do not fear them. Numbers 14:6-9 (ESV) Fear is a part of leadership. Leaders do not escape the emotion of fear, but they learn how to manage the fear so that it does not control them. Caleb and Joshua had courage fueled by the promise of God that He was greater than any enemy they faced.
Christ's Heart and Ours
Christ's Heart and Ours opens hearts and prepares minds to examine stewardship in the light of Gospel freedom. The result is a renewed passion for the lost and an eagerness to explore lifetime stewardship. This module establishes the foundation for ongoing resource development for individuals, families, and congregations.
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Faith Aflame: 360 Degrees
Faith Aflame: 360 Degrees sponsored by the Missouri District is a comprehensive look at Christian stewardship from a variety of perspectives - all to assist the individual and the congregation as they grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
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Consecration Sunday Stewardship Workshop
This four-hour workshop equips pastors, stewardship/finance committees, and governing board members with practical "how-to" insights, ideas, and methods that maximize financial stewardship in congregations.
Resources
Herb Miller, Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program, Cokesbury Service Center, PO Box 801, 201 Eighth Ave., South, Nashville, TN 37202 www.cokesbury.com
Ronald Chewning, offers a variety of Lutheran stewardship resources for use by congregations. These resources include sermons, Bible studies, tracts, brochures and other items for short-term or year-round stewardship emphasis. Stewardship Advisors, 2225 E. 14 Mile Road, Birmingham, MI 48009, (888) 783-2790. www.stewardshipadvisors.org - click on resources
Kennon Callahan, Giving and Stewardship in an Effective Church, San Francisco, Jossey-Bass, 1997.
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Stewardship Advisors
Through Stewardship Advisors, pastors and lay leaders can obtain Bible studies, annual stewardship programs, and a year-round stewardship education program called Stewardship Builders. The year-round program helps equip and motivate God's people to grow as Christian stewards.
