Six Essential Elements of Stewardship
Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 01:00PM Stewardship is more than an annual event to raise funds for the budget. It is the creation of a culture of generosity where Christians learn to be financial disciples of Jesus Christ. Developing a stewardship campaign should include six key elements. These elements are essential if a church is to create a culture of generosity that will sustain growth and ministry.
Clarity of Vision and Purpose
One of the most important motivators for giving is that those who give believe in the mission and purpose of the organization to which they give. Churches must have clarity of vision and purpose to function in ministry, and to offer this vision and purpose to their congregation as a key motivation for their stewardship.
Recognize God's Gifts
All that we have comes from God. Creating a culture of generosity begins with the recognition of God's giftedness to us. God never calls us to a task for which God does not give us the gifts to accomplish it.
Communication of the Vision
Casting the vision with a strategic plan is essential for the success of any stewardship campaign. A comprehensive and detailed approach to communicating the vision and purpose of the ministry of the church allows congregations to engage themselves in a prayerful journey toward living as generous Christians in a changing world.
Stewardship Education
Stewardship is about spiritual growth. It is more than money and finances. This topic is one of the most neglected aspects of spiritual development in most churches. Creating a culture of generosity begins with an intentional approach to stewardship education for all ages.
A Call to Prayerful Engagement and Giving
Most churches and postors live in fear of hearing the words, "all the church ever does is talk about money." The truth is that we rarely talk about money even though it is mentioned in the Bible more than 2,200 times. We are afraid to ask people to be generous. The number one reason people have for not giving to the church is, "I was not asked." We have to challenge our people to prayerfully consider the gifts they give to God.
Provide Opportunities to be Generous
Christians will live out their giftedness when given a variety of opportunities to be generous. Not all persons give in the same way, and the church needs to be creative in how we provide ways for people to live our their giftedness.
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