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Thursday, July 11, 2024

 

                        MORE IDEAS FOR A STEWARDSHIP PLAN?

 

            Last week we started our discussion on having a stewardship plan, which included having an Annual Goal, a Budget a/k/s Spending Plan, Ministry Spotlights, Programs and Events and Outreach opportunities. Continuing our discussion, we have:

            Targeted Sermon Topics. These topics are presented as a theme. These could be done monthly, quarterly or for special dates. Theme, targeted topics, could be on a variety of things, including participating, volunteering, tithing. Of course, Scriptures would be part of these topics. Remember, discipleship is not a one-and-done thing; it is a lifetime commitment


            Next are Testimonials, which are statements by individuals or groups about how they’ve benefited from their relationship with the church. They should talk about their belief and commitment to doing God’s work. They can be planned or spontaneous. I think this is important. People respond when they see and hear how others have responded. I know I can speak from personal experience about how moving it is to hear others that I know talk about their relationship with God.


            A stewardship plan isn’t the job of just staff or the pastor. There needs to be a Team to Explore Stewardship Opportunities. There are great minds in your congregation and community, whose insights could help you grow your ministry and give you new and different ideas that you’ve never even thought of! Business people, disciples, lovers of God are all important to be invited to be part of this team.


            Do you have a Marketing and Media Ministry team? The ability to communicate crucial information is important. And some professionals can be helpful in pictures made with a good camera, preparing documents, posting on social media, and other ways. Of course, communicating to everyone who has committed and/or given to a financial campaign, through a quarterly statement is the best way to show progress. There should also be a cover letter or something on the statement itself to communicate key points, including a message from a pastor, giving thanks for the generosity.

 

            If you wish more information on anything you’ve been reading about, please feel free to contact me at (315) 427-3668 or sranousacctg@twcny.rr.com or susanranous@unyumc.org.  I’d be happy to help or answer any questions.

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