Churches & Church Leaders
Congregations and their members are the lifeblood of our church; when they thrive, the whole church thrives. By focusing on innovation at the local level, we hope to empower congregations to deeply empathize with, integrate and reflect the communities in which they’re located.
The ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative supports the financial wellness of congregations, rostered ministers and seminarians. By reducing financial strain, it helps leaders and communities grow in health and vitality, enabling them to more effectively carry out God’s mission.
We faithfully shepherd the abundant gifts God entrusts to us. Stewardship is more than finances — stewardship is about love. It is how we use our time, talents and treasures to love God and serve our neighbors, both within the church and in the wider world.
Generosity, Service and Accompaniment
Creative Conversations About Money
A Call to Service, Rooted in Baptism
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Restoring and Reconciling Communities
New Ways to Experience God’s Love, Together
Designed for church leaders, the ELCA Innovation Lab provides collaborative workshops, resources and tools that explore new and useful ways to experience community, justice and love, together.
Mission Support fuels new ministries, grows leaders, builds global partnerships and works for justice and peace.
Equipping congregations with innovation and design-thinking tools and grants to renew ministry and build vitality.
Stewardship resources equip congregations and households in generosity, creation, finances, leadership and lifestyle.
Find ideas and inspiration to adapt for your context, whether starting fresh or building on a year-round stewardship plan.
