Giving Out of Obligation or Gratitude?
Giving Out of Obligation or Gratitude?
Giving out of Obligation or Gratitude?
Well folks, it’s family vacation time. Thank goodness, WWIII has yet to break out (though it’s been close). Here’s a piece that was originally posted on May 1, 2013. Back then, these were fighting words and I heard from a lot of you. Have things changed much over three years? I’m sure you’ll let me know.
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How can you move people from “obligation-centered” to a “spiritually-centered” giving?
- Preach more about what Jesus said regarding money and possessions
- Provide concrete examples of people who inspire you to live generously
- Encourage your congregation to read the Bible on a daily basis so that they can see for themselves what the Good Book says about generosity
- Make giving a joyous and celebratory experience
Cesie Delve Scheuermann is a consultant in stewardship, development, and grant writing. Over the past decade, while working as a volunteer and part-time consultant, she helped raise over $2.5 million dollars for numerous non-profit organizations. She admits it: She had to look up the word “deontology.” FYI…the Oregon Coast is lovely this time of year. She was the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference Lay Leader from 2008-2012. Her position with the Conference is funded through a generous grant from the Collins Foundation. She is available to consult with churches. You can reach her at inspiringgenerosity@gmail.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/inspiringgenerosity.
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Cesie Delve Scheuermann
Cesie Delve Scheuermann is consultant in grant writing and stewardship/development working with the Conference. From 2008-12 she was the Conference Lay Leader for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference.