Stewardship

Stewardship is our answer to God for the gifts given to us. We give back from the abundance of life that God has given us. When we do so with love, grace, and gratitude it strengthens our relationship to God and helps us build the kingdom of God - right here on earth. And here's the good news. Giving and stewardship can be fun and joyful!

 

Inspiring Generosity

Inspiring Generosity is a weekly email message from Cesie Delve Scheuermann. Cesie 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 $3 million dollars for numerous non-profit organizations.

Each week she offers ideas about how churches can bring congregations closer to God by inspiring generosity in the hearts of donors and helping them build a stronger relationship with God.

Read past issues of Inspiring Generosity or subscribe to receive her email each Wednesday. The posts are organized under the topics, "Thank," "Tell," and "Ask" (with appreciation to Chick Lane and his excellent book, Ask, Thank, Tell). Click on one of the three from the column on the left and start getting inspired.

Cesie can be reached at inspiringgenerosity@gmail.com.

 

Stewardship Resources

On Line:

UMC Giving - the denominational hub for stewardship resources. Find out about webinars, special giving Sundays, free e-books, etc.

Generosity Labs – designed for both lay and clergy. This site hosts an excellent “Generosity Lab” podcast. (June 1, 2017 even featured Cesie Delve Scheuermann!)

Luther Seminary Stewardship – subscribe to their excellent weekly newsletter

Leading Ideas from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Seminary – an excellent resource for a variety of church leadership topics, including stewardship

United Methodist Foundation of New England – a monthly “Faith and Money” Newsletter

Future Fundraising Now – a daily dose of development information on what to and what not to do.

The Grow Report – a weekly e-newsletter by Pamela Grow highlighting excellent resources in the development world.

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