7 PRINCIPLES OF 7 PRINCIPLES OF STEWARDSHIP IN THE NEW STEWARDSHIP IN THE NEW

COMMUNITY 3.2.12COMMUNITY 3.2.12The Rev. Dr. Winfred B. VergaraThe Rev. Dr. Winfred B. VergaraMissioner for Asiamerica MinistryMissioner for Asiamerica Ministry

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1.The purpose of stewardship is 1.The purpose of stewardship is to support God’s missionto support God’s mission..

4 Mission Imperatives :4 Mission Imperatives :D’ Great Commission D’ Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20)(Matthew 28:19-20)D’ Great Compassion D’ Great Compassion (Matthew 9:36)(Matthew 9:36)D’ Great Demographic Change D’ Great Demographic Change ((immigration & diversity)immigration & diversity)

D’ Great Missionary MomentD’ Great Missionary Moment (globalization and diaspora)(globalization and diaspora)

“The Mission of the church is to reconcile all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.” (BCP , p. 855)

2. Money holy tool in God’s kingdom2. Money holy tool in God’s kingdom

Scriptures:Scriptures: “In the Bible, Prayer is mentioned “In the Bible, Prayer is mentioned 500 times but money 2,000 times.”500 times but money 2,000 times.”

Tradition:Tradition: Tithing, first fruits, widow’s mite. Tithing, first fruits, widow’s mite. Reason/Experience:Reason/Experience: “Money is the manure of “Money is the manure of

the devil but in the vineyard of the Lord, it is the devil but in the vineyard of the Lord, it is good fertilizer.” (Cardinal Jaime Sin)good fertilizer.” (Cardinal Jaime Sin)

3. To receive, one must give.3. To receive, one must give.

Blood must circulate; river must flow.

Money is also “currency.” Affluence (from Latin ‘afluere’) means “to flow to.” Like a river,money is not to be hoarded but allowed to flow. Giving and receiving are two sides of the same coin. (Deepak Chopra)

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (Luke 6:38)

44. Running a parish is like managing a . Running a parish is like managing a city: earn revenues to fund services.city: earn revenues to fund services.

The parish does not have taxes but pledges (tithes and offerings) from its members. Its services (ministries) is beyond itself. Its enforcement is love.

5: Giving is a spiritual worship5: Giving is a spiritual worship

“Yours, Lord is the greatness, the power and the glory. All things come from you, O Lord; and from your own do we give you.”

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9 )

6. Teaching leads to commitment6. Teaching leads to commitment

Church = Chapel, Campus, and Community Center.

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. (Hosea 4:6)

“When the student is ready; the teacher appears.” Confucius

A mind is like a parachute; it is useful when it is open.

7. Stewardship is a Journey from 7. Stewardship is a Journey from scarcity to abundance (John 10:10)scarcity to abundance (John 10:10)

Window 1Window 1

Non Church-Going andNon Church-Going and

Non Church-GivingNon Church-Giving

(Evangelism Stage)(Evangelism Stage)

Window 2Window 2

Church-GoingChurch-Going but but

Non Church-GivingNon Church-Giving

(Teaching Stage)(Teaching Stage)

Window 3Window 3

Non-Church going butNon-Church going but

Church-GivingChurch-Giving

(Worship Stage)(Worship Stage)

Window 4Window 4

Church going andChurch going and

Church-GivingChurch-Giving

(Leadership Stage)(Leadership Stage)

3 AREAS OF ABUNDANCE3 AREAS OF ABUNDANCEA. Abundance of generosityA. Abundance of generosity

(Church in Macedonia: cf. II (Church in Macedonia: cf. II Corinthians 8:1-15)Corinthians 8:1-15)

B. Wholeness of Life: B. Wholeness of Life: 3 John 23 John 2(Body, Mind, Spirit)(Body, Mind, Spirit)

C. Increase in MissionC. Increase in Mission(3-Self Movement)(3-Self Movement)

Developing a Stewardship TeamDeveloping a Stewardship Team

Purpose:Purpose: To help people grow in To help people grow in relationship with Christ through the gifts relationship with Christ through the gifts God has given: Time, Talent, Treasure.God has given: Time, Talent, Treasure.

Stewardship Chair: Collaborates with Stewardship Chair: Collaborates with Rector & Vestry in planning and execution Rector & Vestry in planning and execution of stewardship and Annual Pledge Drive.of stewardship and Annual Pledge Drive.

3 T’s of Year-Round Stewardship 3 T’s of Year-Round Stewardship Formation & Role of Stewarship ChairFormation & Role of Stewarship Chair

TALKTALK – Collaborate with Rectors and – Collaborate with Rectors and educators in developing a Formation educators in developing a Formation (Teaching) series .(Teaching) series .

THANKTHANK – Develop a Plan to thank people – Develop a Plan to thank people for what they give and what they do.for what they give and what they do.

TELLTELL – Intentionally communicate the – Intentionally communicate the mission and ministry of the church: mission and ministry of the church: testimonials, narrative budget, bulletin, testimonials, narrative budget, bulletin, social networking, etc.social networking, etc.

A PARISH WELLNESS TRAININGA PARISH WELLNESS TRAINING MODULE (Sample)MODULE (Sample)

1.1. Mission of the ChurchMission of the Church

2.2. Life Cycle of a CongregationLife Cycle of a Congregation

3.3. Vision and Philosophy of MinistryVision and Philosophy of Ministry

4.4. Evangelism and Church GrowthEvangelism and Church Growth

5.5. Discipleship and LeadershipDiscipleship and Leadership

6.6. Stewardship and Fund-RaisingStewardship and Fund-Raising

7.7. Rector, Wardens and VestryRector, Wardens and Vestry

Annual Stewardship CampaignAnnual Stewardship Campaign

Planning StagePlanning Stage Implementing StageImplementing Stage Evaluation StageEvaluation Stage Celebration StageCelebration Stage Re-Evaluation StageRe-Evaluation Stage Repeat the CycleRepeat the Cycle

Stewardship ResourcesStewardship Resources

I. WEBSITES FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCHI. WEBSITES FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCHA. www. episcopalchurch.org/stewardshipA. www. episcopalchurch.org/stewardship

B. The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS)B. The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS)http://www.tens.orghttp://www.tens.org

C. The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF)C. The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF)http://www.ecfvp.org/http://www.ecfvp.org/

D. Many Diocesan Websites have a section on Stewardship. D. Many Diocesan Websites have a section on Stewardship.

II. OTHER RESOURCESII. OTHER RESOURCES

Blessed to Be A Blessing: tools for stewardship Blessed to Be A Blessing: tools for stewardship campaigns now available in Spanish, Chinese, Koreancampaigns now available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean

The Office of Stewardship’s program called The Office of Stewardship’s program called Blessed to Be A BlessingBlessed to Be A Blessing, which , which offers new tools to enhance stewardship campaigns and features prominent offers new tools to enhance stewardship campaigns and features prominent writers from throughout the Episcopal Church, is now available in Spanish, writers from throughout the Episcopal Church, is now available in Spanish, Chinese and Korean.Chinese and Korean.

Blessed to Be A BlessingBlessed to Be A Blessing is a six-week series inviting reflection and is a six-week series inviting reflection and discussion on stewardship principles and practices based on the Gospel discussion on stewardship principles and practices based on the Gospel readings from Mark for each Sunday from October 7 through November 11.readings from Mark for each Sunday from October 7 through November 11.

According to the Rev. Laurel Johnston, Program Officer for Stewardship, According to the Rev. Laurel Johnston, Program Officer for Stewardship, ““Blessed to Be A BlessingBlessed to Be A Blessing is designed to complement and support a is designed to complement and support a congregation’s annual giving campaign, each of the six contributing writers congregation’s annual giving campaign, each of the six contributing writers explores stewardship, giving, gratitude and generosity in connection with the explores stewardship, giving, gratitude and generosity in connection with the Gospel lection for each Sunday during the month of October through Gospel lection for each Sunday during the month of October through November.”November.”

She added, “The series is ideal for those leading stewardship formation, and She added, “The series is ideal for those leading stewardship formation, and each week participants can download each week participants can download Blessed to Be A BlessingBlessed to Be A Blessing bulletin bulletin inserts as well as a pledge card with a proportional giving chart.”inserts as well as a pledge card with a proportional giving chart.”

Contributing to the Contributing to the Blessed to Be A BlessingBlessed to Be A Blessing series series

The Rt. Rev. Catharine Waynick, Bishop of Diocese of Indianapolis; the Very The Rt. Rev. Catharine Waynick, Bishop of Diocese of Indianapolis; the Very Rev. Walter B.A Brownridge, Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, Rev. Walter B.A Brownridge, Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, Diocese of Hawaii; Lelanda Lee, member of St. Stephen’s in Longmont, Diocese of Hawaii; Lelanda Lee, member of St. Stephen’s in Longmont, Diocese of Colorado, and a member of Executive Council; Cindy Ruiz, member Diocese of Colorado, and a member of Executive Council; Cindy Ruiz, member of St. Elizabeth’s in Fort Worth, TX, Diocese of Fort Worth; the Rev. Tim of St. Elizabeth’s in Fort Worth, TX, Diocese of Fort Worth; the Rev. Tim Schenck, rector, St. John the Evangelist Hingham, Diocese of Massachusetts; Schenck, rector, St. John the Evangelist Hingham, Diocese of Massachusetts; and the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Bishop, of the Diocese of North Carolina.and the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Bishop, of the Diocese of North Carolina.Blessed to Be A BlessingBlessed to Be A Blessing materials are available free at materials are available free at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/blessed-be-blessinghttp://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/blessed-be-blessing““The month of October is when most congregations across the The month of October is when most congregations across the country embark on their annual giving campaign,” Johnston said. “The country embark on their annual giving campaign,” Johnston said. “The purpose of an annual giving campaign is not only to raise support for purpose of an annual giving campaign is not only to raise support for the life-giving ministries of the congregation, but to also help members the life-giving ministries of the congregation, but to also help members of the faith community explore intentional and proportional giving as a of the faith community explore intentional and proportional giving as a spiritual practice that reflects gratitude for the blessings received.”spiritual practice that reflects gratitude for the blessings received.”