Copyright 2013© Stewardship in Today’s Church Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 1 Cor. 4:1

Stewardship Facts People who do not give philanthropically as youngsters are less likely to do so as they mature and age. Biblical financial concepts are not taught consistently in schools today

Stewardship Facts not untrained few Many pastors feel that money is not a core spiritual value, are untrained in the theology of stewardship and have few resources to teach about it.

Stewardship Facts While church budgets typically are planned with the assumption that congregants will give only 2-3% of their incomes, most pastors do not cite this as an indication of lukewarm faith.

Stewardship Facts only one out of 10 pastors When asked how they measure the spiritual commitment of their congregants, only one out of 10 pastors mentioned financial giving as an indicator of spiritual maturity and commitment.

Stewardship Facts Two-thirds Two-thirds of people alive today do not know Jesus as LORD and Savior.

What is Your Perception of Stewardship? Problem Opportunity

Problem Opportunity Cut Budget Cut Staff Limit Ministries Teaching Opportunity Giving Opportunity Serving Opportunity

Teach from the Diamond Concept How many facets make a one carat brilliant diamond?

Teach from the Diamond Concept What are concepts of the Diamond?

How Can My Church Teach Stewardship Effectively in 2013? Teach holistic stewardship Teach all ages

How Can My Church Teach Stewardship Effectively in 2013? Use different settings Don’t make money the only focus Give them a chance to put it into action

How Can My Church Teach Stewardship Effectively in 2013? Get Stewardship in Your Budget, Bulletin and Services – Videos, testimonies, PowerPoint slides Get them outside of your church – Local ministries – Disaster Relief – Church mission trips – Short and long term missions trips Serve with our Southern Baptist Missionaries –

Resources Use me and my Team

Upcoming Webinars DateSubjectGuest Speaker 3-JanStewardship in Today's ChurchRod Wiltrout 17-Jan Missions Discipleship: Essentials for Your Church Mike McCullough 7-FebHealth Care Reform 2013Donna Lively 21-FebTouch the World Through Missions!Rod Wiltrout 7-MarFinancial Issues for New Church StartsRod Wiltrout 21-Mar The Urgency of Church Planting to Reach our World Don Overstreet

Registration and Information online at Church Music Workshops! January 26th

REMEMBER! cell direct line We are all called to go Churches are responsible to prepare their people to go Missions Discipleship Group can help you develop an intentional process Answer the question, “Are you ready to be CA Sent?” Let’s get Ready and Go! Rod Wiltrout Sent Specialist