Enough Stewardship Program Guide: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity [With DVD ROM] - Softcover

Hamilton, Adam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1426702876 ISBN 13: 9781426702877

Verlag: ABINGDON PR, 2009

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Church leaders are struggling to help their congregations respond to the violent ebb and flow of the economy. While their members are simply trying to stay afloat financially, the budget of their church is suffering as well. In the midst of all of this, though, there is God and a divine calling for each of us.With Enough Stewardship Program Guide, Adam Hamilton offers a simple campaign that will transform how the church and individuals view the role of money in connection with their life’s purpose and the positive impact that transformation will have on the world. This program, based on Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity, is designed for church-wide and small-group studies and includes a DVD. Leaders will be equipped with: A campaign timeline Sample communication pieces Sermon series notes Artwork for PowerPoint and signage Enough comes like an antidote in the middle of a pandemic. I hope that classes, groups, couples, and individuals will use this book—and the economic crisis it addresses—as a challenge to get healthy again by deepening our discipleship in the vital area of money and possessions." —Brian McLaren, Author of The Secret Message of Jesus

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Adam Hamilton is senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. The Church Report named Hamilton’s congregation the most influential mainline church in America, and he preached at the National Prayer Service as part of the presidential inauguration festivities in 2013.Hamilton is the best-selling and award-winning author of The Walk, Simon Peter, Creed, Half Truths, The Call, The Journey, The Way, 24 Hours That Changed the World, John, Revival, Not a Silent Night, Enough, When Christians Get It Wrong, and Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, all published by Abingdon Press. Learn more about Adam Hamilton at AdamHamilton.com.

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Enough

Stewardship Program Guide

By Adam Hamilton

Abingdon Press

Copyright © 2009 Abingdon Press
All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-4267-0287-7

Contents

Introduction, 
I. Planning, 
Implementing the Enough Stewardship Campaign in Your Church, 
Enough Stewardship Campaign Activity Schedule, 
The Purpose of Multi-level Communication, 
II. Communication, 
Newsletter Article: Enough Stewardship Campaign Introduction, 
Emails from the Pastor (1-6), 
Bulletin Articles (1-6), 
Bulletin Inserts, 
Mailing #1, 
Mailing #2, 
Mailing #3, 
Follow-up Non-responder Letter, 
Mailing #5, 
III. Art, 
Images, 
Examples, 
IV. Worship Helps, 
Sermon Outlines, 
Video Clips, 
V. Leaders and Small Groups, 
Involving the Congregation in Study, 
An Overview of Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity Excerpted From the DVD Leader Guide, 
VI. Our Results, 
More Resources, 

CHAPTER 1

Planning

Planning

[] Implementing the Enough Stewardship Campaign in Your Church

[] Enough Stewardship Campaign Activity Schedule

[] The Purpose of Multi-level Communication

Implementing the Enough Stewardship Campaign in Your Church

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The Enough stewardship campaign is designed to meet the needs of churches of every size and description. The key to a successful campaign is tailoring the campaign and campaign materials to meet the specific needs of your congregation.

A fall campaign is recommended so that stewardship commitments are made prior to the start of the New Year. The campaign itself is structured to last approximately eight weeks, with planning and follow-through taking place before and after those eight weeks. However, this time frame can be abbreviated or extended as desired. For example, you could shorten the schedule from eight to six weeks by eliminating the introductory small-group study session and having only one Consecration Sunday. Or you might extend it by adding a two-week prayer emphasis prior to the campaign kickoff. Again, feel free to adapt the program to fit your schedule and situation.

Likewise, communication can be as elaborate or as simple as desired. Simply personalize the letters and other communication tools included in this resource and accompanying DVD (note all underlined prompts within parentheses), and reproduce them on your own church letterhead or stationery. Or, if resources and time permit, use the art provided to create your own custom-made campaign stationery and other creative communications, including posters and worship banners. You may prefer a "print only" campaign, or you may want to utilize email and your church website, as well.

Even the process of planning and implementing the campaign can be tailored to meet your particular needs and capabilities. For example, you might choose for the pastor(s) and administrative staff to oversee planning and implementation, or you might involve various teams in these responsibilities, such as a stewardship team, worship team, prayer team, small-group/study team, communication team, art/design team, and video team (for creating your own promotional videos and personal testimonials). Again, the key is to make it your own. You know best what will meet the needs of your congregation.

Enough Stewardship Campaign Activity Schedule

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August

Planning & Budget Review/Approval

Order Copies of Enough and Enough DVD with Leader Guide for Small Groups

Order Gift Items (optional)

September

Weeks 1– 2

Church Newsletter Article: Enough Stewardship Campaign Introduction

Upload Introductory Materials to Website (Enough Stewardship Campaign Introduction, Overview, and Schedule; Details Regarding Small-Group Study Opportunities)

Week 3

Distribute Enough Books and Enough DVDs with Leader Guide to Small-Group Leaders

Bulletin Article #1: Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity (run for 3 consecutive Sundays)

Week 4

Sunday

Bulletin Article #1: Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity (repeat)

Enough Small-Group Study Introductory Session: "Faith in the Midst of Financial Crisis"; Group Leaders Distribute Enough Books to Participants (Additional groups may meet Monday-Friday)

Monday–Friday

Mailing #1: Enough Stewardship Campaign Invitation

October

Week 1

Sunday

Bulletin Article #1: Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity (repeat)

Sermon #1: "When Dreams Become Nightmares"

Enough Small-Group Study Session #1: "When Dreams Become Nightmares" (Additional groups may meet Monday-Friday)

Monday–Friday

Upload Sermon #1 to Website

Email #1 from Pastor

Mailing #2: Six Key Financial Principles Letter (on Friday)

Week 2

Sunday

Bulletin Article #2: Six Key Financial Principles

Bulletin Insert: My Life and Financial Goals Worksheet

Bulletin Insert: Basic Budget Worksheet

Sermon #2: "Wisdom and Finance"

Distribute Six Key Financial Principles During/After Worship

Display Financial Planning Books/Resources in Designated Area of Church (for Loan and/or Sale)

Enough Small-Group Study Session #2: "Wisdom and Finance" (Additional groups may meet Monday-Friday)

Monday–Friday

Upload Sermon #2, Six Key Financial Principles, My Life and Financial

Goals Worksheet, and Basic Budget Worksheet to Website

Email #2 from Pastor

Week 3

Sunday

Bulletin Article #3: Contentment Is Key

Sermon #3: "Cultivating Contentment"

Distribute Key Tags During/After Worship [if using]

Enough Small Group Study Session #3: "Cultivating Contentment" (Additional groups may meet Monday–Friday)

Monday–Friday

Upload Sermon #3 to Website

Email #3 from Pastor

Week 4

Sunday

Bulletin Article #4: Personal Goals and Commitment

Bulletin Insert: Personal Goals and Commitment

Sermon #4: "Defined by Generosity"

Enough Small-Group Study Session #4: "Defined by Generosity" (Additional groups may meet Monday–Friday)

Monday–Friday

Upload Sermon #4, Personal Goals and Commitment, Giving Guide, and Instructions for Online Pledging to Website

Email #4 from Pastor

Mailing #3: Letters (Estimate of Giving for Active/Lead Donors, Estimate of Giving for Supporters/Regular Attendees, Estimate of Giving for New Members, Estimate of Giving for Attenders/Non-givers), Giving Guide, Estimate of Giving/Commitment Card, and Envelope (use first class postage; must arrive before next Sunday)

November

Week 1

Sunday — Consecration Sunday 1

Bulletin Article #5: Consecration Sunday

Make Additional Commitment Cards Available

Gift Item Distribution (Optional)

Monday–Friday

Email #5 from Pastor

Week 2

Sunday — Consecration Sunday 2

Bulletin Article #5: Consecration Sunday (repeat)

Make Additional Commitment Cards Available

Monday–Friday

Email #6...

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: ABINGDON PR
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1426702876
• ISBN 13: 9781426702877
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar