Teaching

The goal of this book is to perform a dramatic rescue of stewardship, freeing it from "paying the bills." When the Bible talks about stewardship it almost always talks about the intimate connection between how a person handles financial matters and that person's relationship with God. Stewardship is an intensely spiritual matter that lies close to a disciple's relationship with Jesus.

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ISBN 0-8066-5263-2  $11.99

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Faith, Money & Security

Faith, Money & Security invites members to share their faith, evaluate the use of money and make a commitment to change

For more information, contact your ArMSS representative at 1-800-638-3522, ext. 2767
 

 
Gifts Unlimited: Exploring God's Abundance

Gifts Unlimited: Exploring God’s Abundance helps connect the dreams, gifts and passions of members with a gifts-based approach for ministry.

For more information, contact your ArMSS representative at 1-800-638-3522, ext. 2767
 

 
The Great Permission: An Asset-Based Field Guide for Congregations

This asset-based process for stewarding your congregation's maximum potential is outlined in the easy-to-read 140-page field guide sent to all ELCA congregations in Fall 2002.  It includes theological background, case studies and how-tos for congregational leaders, all directed toward an asset based approach to congregational life.

Click here to see samples of the book as well as other Great Permission resources.

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ISBN 6-0001-6960-4  1-5 copies: $6.00    6 or more copies: $5.00
 

 
Growing Leaders for Effective Ministry

Growing Leaders for More Effective Ministry is a workshop which will (a) help individuals, teams and councils understand their gifts; (b) help participants discover motivations and discern passions for use in decision making and leadership within the congregation; (c) build team spirit by defining the diversity of gifts.

For more information, contact your ArMSS representative at 1-800-638-3522, ext. 2767
 

 
Kids, Money & Stuff Train the Trainer

This workshop enables congregations to self-lead "Kids, Money & Stuff" workshops as an ongoing component of their stewardship education for youth and families.

For more information, contact your ArMSS representative at 1-800-638-3522, ext. 2767
 

Kids, Money & Stuff 

Legacy: That Your Faith May Live
Year-Round Kit

Legacy Year-Round includes the Basic and Education Kit which include: Samples of all the supporting theme resources, Legacy video, Legacy CD, 2 posters,   1 short user guide with suggestions for the meal, 1 set of reproducible bulletin inserts, and much more.

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ISBN 0-8066-3985-7  $55.95 

 
TradeWinds: A Process for Stewardship Vision and Planning

TradeWinds is a workshop series that includes all of the "Ventures" materials, as well as a visioning process and action plan for the congregation.

For more information, contact your ArMSS representative  at 1-800-638-3522, ext. 2767
 

 
Ventures: Partners in Stewardship Growth

Ventures is a workshop series that develops a basis for stewardship education, planning and response.

For more information, contact your ArMSS representative  at 1-800-638-3522, ext. 2767

Money Leadership for Thriving Congregations
Through a series of paired and small group discussions, participants will establish a scriptural foundation for financial management and address issues relevant to your setting.This workshop series can be used as an overnight retreat, or in six sessions. For Pastors and sections provided for faithful stewards-lay leaders.


ISBN: 9786000218652
Leader Guide $22.00

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ISBN: 9786000218669
Participant Book $7.50

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ISBN: 9786000220396
Devotions $6.00

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ELCA Publishes Asian Stewardship Resource

Cheerful Giving: Asian Lutheran Stewardship is a resource that focuses on Asian Lutheran stewardship theology, cultural constructs, and practical realities. It is offered in six languages - English, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Topics covered include:

What is Stewardship?
Biblical Foundations: Studying the Teachings
and Promises of God
Keys to Understanding and Practicing Asian Stewardship
Giving is a Healthy Sign
A New Version of Tithing
Learning About Giving
Stewardship and Ministry
Practical Ways to Grow in Stewardship

The ISBN numbers for each version are:

6-0002-0853-7 (English)
6-0002-0856-1 (Thai)
6-0002-0855-1 (Korean)
6-0002-0854-5 (Japanese)
6-0002-0852-9 (Chinese)
6-0002-0857-X (Vietnamese)

To order Cheerful Giving for $4.99 each,
please call Augsburg Fortress at 800/328-4648 or click on this link: http://www.augsburgfortress.org/store

Awakening to God's call to Earthkeeping
This 50-page resource (pdf) includes both a Leader Guide and participant materials for use in faith-based small group context: adult or older youth Sunday
school, Christian education classes, women’s circles, men’s groups, congregational “green team,” or in a retreat setting. Members of any Christian denomination would be able to use it, with only slight modification (if desired) to incorporate materials from their own faith tradition.
This resource is offered through Augsburg Fortress for $5.00.
Item No: 9786000220228

For more specific information about Earthkeeping and using this resource, you may contact the author, and ELCA Diaconal Minister, Kim Winchell, at KWinchellDM@aol.com.

Download a PDF version  of this resource.

10-10-80 Empowering
Steward Leaders

The goal of this easy-to-use program is to introduce youth to a life of balanced financial stewardship by sharing 10%, saving 10%, and spending wisely 80% of their income.

For more information, check out an exciting resource for confirmation class or a youth retreat at http://archive.elca.org/stewardship/101080  (including free downloadable resources).

"20 Practices for Growing Stewards in your Congregation" Poster

Put up this full color poster in you congregation to access inspired stewardship ideas. Also included on the poster are reflections, and resources and activities. View a PDF of the poster.

Available on-line are a cover sheet of instruction and discussion guide for the 20 Stewardship Practices poster. (PDF Format)

Use the cover and discussion sheets along with the 20 Practices poster this fall for our congregational consultations.

Poster available through Augsburg Fortress.
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ISBN 6-0002-0876-6  $5.00

Stewardshops is a series of skill-based workshops for stewardship leaders in congregations. Through these workshops leaders become prepared to introduce and implement basic practices within the congregation. Each workshop addresses a specific stewardship skill from thanking people to asking for contributions to fostering accountability. Click here to access the free, on-line materials.

Our Stewardship: Managing Our Assets

Our Stewardship looks at how to identify, manage, and build up the assets needed for your congregation’s mission and ministry (such as a building, grounds, equipment, information, and finances). God gives assets to each person and every congregation and calls us to grow in faith as we serve as stewards of these gifts. The book also talks about what to look for when selecting materials for a financial stewardship program.

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ISBN 0-8066-4406-0  $14.99

Step by Step: Fostering Financial Stewardship in Your Congregation