Stewardship 101 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles

2 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles Stewardship is active – an active expression of our faith. Pastoral Care Study Inreach Youth Adults Outreach Service Liturgy Evangelism Formation Stewardship Mission Children Advocacy Justice

3 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles Faithful stewards know the miracle of God in their lives... God gives to us beyond measure – all that we have and all that we are comes from God.

4 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles The call to be stewards of God’s creation is an amazing gift… We are entrusted with all the world – the fruits of the earth and the fruits of our skill and labor are ours to use.

5 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles This fills us with joy, prompting a desire and need to give back… We respond in generosity and love – the grace of God’s abundance fills our lives and demands our generous response.

6 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles God gives to us beyond measure. We are entrusted with all the world. We respond in generosity and love. Stewardship This view makes stewardship fundamental to life in Christ.

7 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles We need to share the FACTS about stewardship. ormation …all of us must grow in Christ bundance …coming to know a life of spiritual abundance ompetence …using our unique gifts to share Christ with others rust / Truth …speaking the truth ervice …to bless and enrich their lives and ours

8 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles There is a need for formation at all levels in our congregations… Newcomers Leaders Members

9 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles We need to know who we are and whose we are. Money Ambition Work Play Family God Sexuality Money Work Play Family God Sexuality Ambition

10 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles Our own formation is the key to knowing God’s call. Prayer Meditation Bible reading Study Classes Small groups Corporate worship Taking action on behalf of others

11 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles Every member of the congregation needs to be growing in Christ.

12 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles Formation is a basic part of the church’s mission and requires careful and deliberate effort. Bible Study Christian Education—for all ages Classes Small Groups Centering Prayer Labyrinth Taize Services Special Liturgies Outreach/Advocacy

13 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles It is especially important to incorporate newcomers into formation activities.

14 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles Formation must focus on a clear sense of God’s abundance. The miracle is this…the more we share, the more we have. -- Leonard Nimoy

15 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles How is your sponge doing?

16 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles How do we know that God is abundant and wants us to live in this spiritual abundance? We live in the abundance of creation —a creation that is pronounced “good” by God. We have Jesus’ promise to us— “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” —John 10:10 We have the ultimate evidence of our worth to God —the gift of Jesus.

17 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles How are we generous? Congregation of St. Athanasius Church of Our Savior Trinity Church St. John’s Church St. Michael’s Church St. Paul’s Church St. Peter’s Church All Saints’ Church Church of the Messiah Church of the Ascension Church of the Epiphany St. Theodore’s Church Christ Church Church of the Angels Church of the Holy Trinity St. Mary’s Church St. Matthias’ Church St. Bede’s Church St. Stephen’s Church St. James’ Church St. Agnes’ Church St. Clement’s Church Church of the Holy Faith Christ the Good Shepherd Church St. Thomas’ Church St. Jude’s Church Grace Church St. Simon’s Church St. Benedict’s Church St. Timothy’s Church Church of the Advent St. Andrew’s Church St. Philip’s Church St. Gabriel’s Church St. Francis’ Church St. George’s Church St. Nicholas’ Church St. Alban’s Church St. Edmund’s Church St. Cross Church St. David’s Church Church of St. Margaret & St. Anne Church of the Holy Nativity Church of the Transfiguration Immanuel Church Church of the Holy Communion St. Ambrose Church St. Anselm’s Church St. Bartholomew’s Church St. Columba’s Church St. Martha’s Church St. Joseph’s Church Church of St. Andrew & St. Charles St. Gregory’s Church Church of the Blessed Sacrament St. Patrick’s Church Prince of Peace Church St. Wilfrid’s Church Holy Family Church Emmanuel Church St. Mark’s Church Christ the King Church St. Margaret’s Church La Iglesia de Magdalena St. Aidan’s Church St. Richard’s Church St. Martin’s Church Church of the Redeemer St. Hilary’s Church St. Clare’s Church Faith Church Pueblo Nuevo de Jesucristo Church St. Augustine’s Church St. Luke’s Church St. Barnabas’ Church St. Matthew’s Church

18 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles Congregations need to be generous and giving. How is your congregation doing?

19 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles MSF enables us as a Diocese to reach out locally, nationally, and internationally.

20 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles Consider this roadmap for sharing the truth of spiritual abundance. Teach them Show them Tell them Challenge them Expect generosity

21 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles Sharing our stories can be a powerful witness to the abundance of God. What experience do you have of God’s abundance in your own life? How has it made a difference in your relationship with God and others?

22 Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles Where do we go from here? Implementing a Stewardship Process Year Round Stewardship and the Annual Campaign Planning for Growth