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Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (58 download)
Download or read book A Better Record for Our Church in Christian Stewardship and Finance written by and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : J. Clif Christopher
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426723385
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate written by J. Clif Christopher and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hearing a young attorney speak of the faith-based reasons for which he had just made a substantial monetary gift to a community youth center, Clif Christopher asked the speaker if he would consider making a similar contribution to the congregation of which he was an active member. "Lord no, they wouldn't know what to do with it" was the answer. That, in a nutshell, describes the problem churches are facing in their stewardship efforts, says Christopher. Unlike leading nonprofit agencies and institutions, we too often fail to convince potential givers that their gifts will have impact and significance. In this book, Christopher lays out the main reasons for this failure to capture the imagination of potential givers, including our frequent failure simply to ask. Written with the needs of pastors and stewardship teams in mind, Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate provides immediate, practical guidance to all who seek to help God’s people be better stewards of their resources.
Author : J. Clif Christopher
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426796587
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)
Download or read book The Church Money Manual written by J. Clif Christopher and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Church Money Manual is the most up-to-date and easy-to-use handbook for churches seeking better ways to manage finances. Brief and straightforward chapters each focus on a specific problem or issue. The book covers topics of day-to-day operation and the perennially critical themes related to church money management and stewardship. Some examples include: · Planned giving and endowment funds. · Strategies to increase end-of-year giving. · First steps for the newly-appointed pastor. · Pastors’ knowledge of donors and giving in their church. · Timing of building projects and capital campaigns. · Special offerings. · Selecting members for the finance committee. · What to do when giving is down. · Preaching about tithing.
Author : Dr. J. Clif Christopher
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426729847
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Whose Offering Plate Is It? written by Dr. J. Clif Christopher and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Not Your Parents' Offering Plate, Clif Christopher challenged churches and pastors to take a lesson from the leaders of not-for-profit organizations: if you want people to give to your church, first offer them a compelling vision of the good that their giving will accomplish. The book encouraged an entire culture change for many in the Christian community in how they viewed the offering plate. It also unleashed a barrage of questions on specifically how to create this new culture while maintaining the foundations of one's faith tradition and mission. In this sequel, Christopher responds to these questions in the same forthright manner that he originally laid forth his propositions. He offers simple, strategic advice on such difficult questions as: “Exactly how do I go about gaining access to the donor records when my church has prohibited it for a hundred years?” “How do I explain a meeting with just those who are strong givers without alienating those who are not?” “How can we advocate online giving without encouraging some to abuse their credit cards?” “What should letters to different giving constituencies look like?”
Author : Dr. J. Clif Christopher
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426765290
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Rich Church, Poor Church written by Dr. J. Clif Christopher and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does your church have the necessary funds to do ministry? In Dr. Clif Christopher's nearly forty years in ministry as a pastor and President of Horizons Stewardship Company, he has witnessed the financial stewardship practices of thousands of churches. A few have exceptional records in acquiring and managing the necessary funds for mission and ministry, but the vast majority struggle every year to get by. In this important new work made even more relevant by our economic times, Christopher contrasts the traits of the most productive congregations with those who perennially fail to secure the funds to perform transformational ministry. Some churches practice the necessary financial habits that form the foundation of successful ministry, and others waste valuable resources and undermine ministry opportunities. Through Christopher’s insight born out of years of experience and consultation, readers can assess the financial condition of their own churches.
Author : Dr. J. Clif Christopher
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1501804936
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Not Your Parents' Offering Plate written by Dr. J. Clif Christopher and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People don’t give to church because we don’t offer them a compelling vision of the good their giving will achieve. Hearing a young attorney speak of the faithbased reasons for which he had just made a substantial monetary gift to a community youth center, Clif Christopher asked the speaker if he would consider making a similar contribution to the congregation of which he was an active member. “Lord, no they would not know what to do with it” was the answer. That, in a nutshell, describes the problem churches are facing in their stewardship efforts, says Christopher. Unlike leading nonprofit agencies and institutions, we too often fail to convince potential givers that their gifts will have impact and significance. In this book, Christopher lays out the main reasons for this failure to capture the imagination of potential givers, including our frequent failure simply to ask. Written with the needs of pastors and stewardship teams in mind, Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate provides immediate, practical guidance to all who seek to help God’s people be better stewards of their resources.
Author : Lovett H. Weems
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538135345
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)
Download or read book Generosity, Stewardship, and Abundance written by Lovett H. Weems and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-05-09 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God’s purpose in calling us to lives of faithful stewardship and generosity isn’t merely to sustain the church. Rather, the continued existence of the church is essential to sustain the powerful, transformative message of our faith. Lovett H. Weems Jr. and Ann A. Michel present the Bible’s redeeming and transforming message of generosity, stewardship, and abundance in this comprehensive guide to Christian financial responsibility. The book provides practical advice to pastors and church leaders tasked with funding ministry and inspiring others toward responsible stewardship and greater generosity. It addresses church fundraising, stewardship campaigns, budgets, financing capital needs, endowments, and innovative approaches to economic sustainability. The book integrates the theological and practical dimensions of finance to empower congregational leaders to think critically about stewardship from a Christian perspective, help them use their personal and congregational possessions in the light of faith.
Author : Alex Cook
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781367942707
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (427 download)
Download or read book Wealth with Purpose written by Alex Cook and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to my flagship course! Wealth with Purpose will give you the tools and wisdom you need to get your finances on track, in line with God's word and position you to live free! You will discover WHAT to do and HOW to do it to get your finances into great shape swiftly. You don't need any pre-existing financial knowledge. All you need is a passion to learn and a willingness to put it into practice.
Author : Clayton L. Smith
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1630883697
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (38 download)
Download or read book Propel written by Clayton L. Smith and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastors and other church leaders often feel ill-equipped in the critical area of stewardship and giving. Propel: Good Stewardship, Greater Generosity fills that need by offering a comprehensive course in church stewardship for the pastor, stewardship leader, or seminarian. Author Clayton Smith gives clear instructions for the organization and implementation of annual campaigns, planned giving programs, memorial gifts, and much more. He offers an extraordinary depth and breadth of practical information along with the wisdom that comes with decades of real church leadership experience. “Every pastor should have a copy of Propel readily at hand all year long. It is as complete a guide to all phases of Christian financial stewardship as exists today. I highly recommend it because of the excellent content but also because of the author. Clayton Smith has been a student of financial stewardship all his life. I am thrilled that now others may learn from him. I wish I had this book forty years ago when I started out. Propel will make a difference in your ministry!” —J. Clif Christopher, President and CEO, Horizons Stewardship Company “As leaders, we often know we must do something differently, but we are not sure what or how. Clayton Smith propels us forward. This amazing resource identifies the many wayswe can lead our congregations into a bright future. Smith’s strategies and methods for generosity apply to every church leader, any size church, and all denominations. This is more than a stewardship or finance book. It helps build a culture in which Christians can become the generous people they are intended to be.” —Donald W. Joiner, Director of Operations and Stewardship, General Board of Discipleship “Propel demystifies the practices of generosity and stewardship in local congregations. It is both a scholarly guide for pastors and a detailed handbook for lay leaders. Smith covers giving of all varieties and offers proven techniques that work in churches of all sizes and contexts. Propel is a valuable guide for every leader, clergy or lay, who sees generosity as an inescapable element of Christian discipleship.” —Byrd L. Bonner, AIF, President, United Methodist Church Foundation "Clayton Smith in his wonderful book Propel: Good Stewardship, Greater Generosity, describes six different ways to help people grow in their giving." —Margaret Marcuson, Marcuson Leadership Circle
Author : Aubrey Malphurs
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1441200371
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)
Download or read book Money Matters in Church written by Aubrey Malphurs and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Money Matters in Church helps leaders to discover a one-stop, comprehensive model for managing finances and fundraising. It guides leaders of any size church or ministry to create a culture of giving that supports savvy, faithful, and legal financing. The authors present a biblical theology of stewardship that supports ways to develop donors and maximize contributions, enact a strategic budget and effective audit process, project income and expenses, work with banks, compensate staff, and address debt. The book's practical step-by-step approach makes finance issues understandable for leaders without a business background.
Author : Dr. J. Clif Christopher
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1501891588
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)
Download or read book God vs. Money Participant Guide written by Dr. J. Clif Christopher and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The God vs. Money Participant Guide and DVD (ISBN 9781501891571) provide a process for applying key principles from the main book, God vs. Money (ISBN 9781501868115), in the participant’s own ministry context. This study is for leaders in churches and other ministry settings who have responsibility for capital campaigns, budgets, stewardship, planned giving, and other financial concerns. The typical study groups include finance committees, stewardship teams, foundation boards, and finance-related staff teams. The study is also recommended for continuing education of pastors and other church leaders. A copy of the main book (God vs. Money, ISBN 9781501868115) is required for each participant and a copy of the DVD (ISBN 9781501891571) is required for each group. Prior to each group session, participants should read a section of the book. Sessions start with a 7-10 minute video featuring Clif Christopher. Using the Guide, participants completes a variety of activities focused on application of key points from the prescribed reading. This may include discussion questions, personal reflection, group problem-solving activities, and other actions. The Guide serves as a workbook, giving each participant a place to record their thoughts and insights from the group, and to plan next steps.
Author : Rev. Fr. Robert Holet, DMin.
Publisher : Author House
ISBN 13 : 1491821361
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (918 download)
Download or read book The First and Finest written by Rev. Fr. Robert Holet, DMin. and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering explores the rich biblical and historical themes of Christian stewardship from an Eastern Orthodox perspective, drawing insights from themes in the Old and New Testaments and ancient Christianity. The study of stewardship in Church history reveals how contemporary concepts of the 'religious economy' impact how and why Christians exercise stewardship today. The premise for this study - that Orthodox stewardship is centered in the priestly offering of Christ and His followers who comprise His Church - helps Christians today to differentiate the holy way of Christian offering from false or misguided concepts of stewardship and offers suggestions for ways in which church communities can rediscover the richness of these insights from the ancient, Orthodox tradition. This study is intended to challenge every reader to consider whether he or she offers his or her first and finest to the Lord, and encourages parishes to exercise stewardship as an act of divine worship in the service of God and the poor.
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Publisher : Global Ministries & Relief
ISBN 13 : 1935298690
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (352 download)
Download or read book Christian Stewardship: The biblical approach to finances and ministry written by and published by Global Ministries & Relief. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Presbyterian Church in the U.S.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (261 download)
Download or read book Christian Stewardship and Church Finances ... written by Presbyterian Church in the U.S. and published by . This book was released on with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Henry Charles Fritz
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (843 download)
Download or read book Church Finances written by John Henry Charles Fritz and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael J. Wright
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1441131884
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (411 download)
Download or read book Yours Lord written by Michael J. Wright and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1992-11-12 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian stewardship has changed and grown into a much broader and richer vision of grateful response to God for all creation. This book helps us with our attitude to money, lifestyle, and generosity; gives guidance on making a mission statement, coping with change, personal appraisal and action. It is backed by the Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland Christian Stewardship Network, the Christian Stewardship Committee of the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England, the Archbishop of the Church in Wales, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the General Secretary of the Baptist Union, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, the Territorial Commander of the Salvation Army and the Secretary of the Methodist Stewardship Organisation.
Author : Otto Crumroy
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1640655646
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Church Administration and Finance Manual written by Otto Crumroy and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A field-tested guide to the management and finance of church congregations, revised for a new generation. Clergy are generally equipped to preach and provide spiritual care. But when it comes to budgets, insurance, fire safety, and church management many find themselves at a loss. The Church Administration and Finance Manual is the classic guide to running a church, written to answer key questions for clergy and lay leaders. Not simply a theoretical resource, the Manual provides suggestions for almost every aspect of parish administration: position descriptions, financial forms, materials for stewardship and Christian education, building use and safety issues, employee record keeping, and much more. This revised edition offers guidance on many new topics that are of vital importance to churches, including protecting children, information security, approaches to preventing and responding to violence, planned giving, social media, and hybrid work and worship. Whether clergy are just out of seminary or well-seasoned in parish life, the Manual is full of excellent guidelines, tools, and forms for improving the management of the parish.
