September 2017
Stewardship
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10 Common Mistakes in Fundraising for Congregations
By Erin Weber-Johnson
Erin Weber-Johnson lists 10 pitfalls to avoid when fundraising and how to make the experience joyful, focused and successful.
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An “Endow your Pledge” Campaign
By Deborah Kelly
Deborah Kelly writes about what it means to endow a pledge and shares her church’s successful, step-by-step campaign.
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Benedictine Stewardship
By Steven A. Peay
Steven Peay reflects on this ancient yet increasingly relevant understanding of stewardship that grounds itself in mutual care and obedience.
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Christian Stewardship
By Sandra T. Montes
Sandra Montes encourages us to practice awareness and gratefulness for the present, while planning for the future.
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Editor's Letter September 2017
By Charis Bhagianathan
ECFVP Editor Charis Bhagianathan introduces the September 2017 issue of Vestry Papers that shares ideas, inspiration and resources for stewardship.
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Editor's Letter October 2017
By Charis Bhagianathan
ECFVP Editor Charis Bhagianathan introduces the October 2017 issue of Vestry Papers that continues our theme of sharing ideas, inspiration and resources for faithful stewardship.
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Four Steps to Maintain and Increase Your Endowment
By Jerry Keucher
Jerry Keucher lists ways to recover and re-build your endowment, if you find that your church is over-drawing.
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How Much is Your Congregation’s Space Worth?
By Jerry Keucher
Jerry Keucher provides key questions to consider before renting out space and shares a tool to determine what it costs to operate and how much to charge.
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La mayordomía Cristiana
By Sandra T. Montes
La mayordomía: Una palabra compleja y un concepto difícil. Este folleto también te ayudará a saber cómo puedes dejar un legado a tu iglesia.
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Rummage Ministry
By Lu Stanton León
Lu Stanton León shares wisdom from rummage sale veteran – Christ Church, Winnetka, including 5 tips on running a fruitful rummage sale for your church.
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Seven Ways to Steward Leaders’ Time
By Miguel Escobar
Miguel Escobar offers ideas to help us become effective and thoughtful stewards of valuable time spent in service to the church.
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Transformative Stewardship Calendars
By Chris Harris
Chris Harris shares ideas for every liturgical season to encourage sharing and giving throughout the year in a variety of ways.