http://www.ministrylink.org News and resources for congregational stewardship leaders. en News and resources for congregational stewardship leaders. Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA no Stewardship news ssellers@sepa.org ℗ & © 2012 Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA 720 Thinking of Stewardship? Select Learning offers several courses to enhance your stewardship ministry, including "Biblical Stewardship: Our Duty and Delight," "EarthBound: Created and Called to Care for Creation" and "Money Leadership: Your Life with Money." http://www.ministrylink.org/article/fall-stewardship-resources Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:02:46 GMT Thinking of Stewardship? Select Learning offers several courses to enhance your stewardship ministry, including "Biblical Stewardship: Our Duty and Delight," "EarthBound: Created and Called to Care for Creation" and "Money ... Despite the financial challenges of 2009, much of it the result of the downturn in the U.S. economy, the churchwide organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) finished the year with net income of $3.9 million. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/elca-finishes-2009-in-the-black Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:23:17 GMT Despite the financial challenges of 2009, much of it the result of the downturn in the U.S. economy, the churchwide organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) finished the year with net income of $3.9 million. “If you don’t have a values based way to think, talk and do money, you will default to the culture’s: See money, spend money,” Share Save Spend founder Nathan Dungan told the 2009 SEPA Bishop’s Convocation on Wednesday. Dungan is one of three keynote speakers at this year’s convocation, which focuses on “The Last Conversion: Head, Heart and Wallet.” The title is drawn from Martin Luther’s observation that “there are three conversions a person needs to experience: The conversion of the head; the conversion of the heart; and the conversion of the pocketbook.” http://www.ministrylink.org/article/convocation-focuses-on-financial-sanity Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:32:23 GMT Bob Fisher “If you don’t have a values based way to think, talk and do money, you will default to the culture’s: See money, spend money,” Share Save Spend founder Nathan Dungan told the 2009 SEPA Bishop’s Convocation on Wednesday. Dungan is one of ... Update: This event has been cancelled. [The next SEPA Synod "60 Minutes" stewardship workshop is scheduled for Thursday September 17th at the Synod Office. This fast paced workshop begins with opening devotions at 7 pm and then, in a single hour, covers stewardship ideas and concepts in a dozen five minute presentations. Questions? Call Ginny Bailey at 267.323.3749.] http://www.ministrylink.org/article/60-minutes-for-stewardship-sept-17 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:58:58 GMT Update: This event has been cancelled. [The next SEPA Synod "60 Minutes" stewardship workshop is scheduled for Thursday September 17th at the Synod Office. This fast paced workshop begins with opening devotions at 7 pm and then, in a single ... Since August 2004, the SEPA Synod has published a list of trained Consecration Sunday guest leaders and speakers. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/consecration-sunday-leaders Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:45:24 GMT Cynta Outterbridge Since August 2004, the SEPA Synod has published a list of trained Consecration Sunday guest leaders and speakers. The latest stewardship newsletter explores ideas for increasing giving in these difficult economic times. The newsletter also lists stewardship resources and upcoming training events. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/july-stewardship-newsletter-posted Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:00:28 GMT The latest stewardship newsletter explores ideas for increasing giving in these difficult economic times. The newsletter also lists stewardship resources and upcoming training events. In these uncertain economic times, congregations are asking for leaders who can help them carry out a Consecration Sunday effectively. To meet the increasing need, a training for Consecration Sunday Leaders and Speakers has been scheduled for Thursday, August 13th, from 7-9 p.m., at the synod office. Registration deadline is July 31. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/consecration-sunday-training-aug-13 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:14:43 GMT In these uncertain economic times, congregations are asking for leaders who can help them carry out a Consecration Sunday effectively. To meet the increasing need, a training for Consecration Sunday Leaders and Speakers has been scheduled for ... "Financial downturns create uncertainty and fear," says Ed Kruse, ELCA director for stewardship. But Kruse notes that "generosity has never been a matter of how much money we have." He offers several tips for congregations who "want to grow a culture of generosity" on the ELCA website http://www.ministrylink.org/article/tips-for-stewardship-during-economic-downturn Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:03:18 GMT "Financial downturns create uncertainty and fear," says Ed Kruse, ELCA director for stewardship. But Kruse notes that "generosity has never been a matter of how much money we have." He offers several tips for congregations who ... "Money Leadership" is offered Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at St. Francis Retreat House in Easton. The program engages leaders in conversation about their experiences, knowledge and practices related to money, and how they affect congregational money issues. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/money-leadership-for-pastors-workshop Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:30:08 GMT Bob Fisher "Money Leadership" is offered Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at St. Francis Retreat House in Easton. The program engages leaders in conversation about their experiences, knowledge and practices related to money, and how they affect congregational money issues. stewardship,roster Stewardship is about how we respond in our lives to God's most generous act on the cross. Generous Hearts on Oct. 11 is about more than a resource or a technique for personal and congregational stewardship ministry. It is about helping members of our congregations live into the transformation God gives us through faith. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/generous-hearts-stewardship-as-response-to-god Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:05 GMT Stewardship is about how we respond in our lives to God's most generous act on the cross. Generous Hearts on Oct. 11 is about more than a resource or a technique for personal and congregational stewardship ministry. It is about helping members ... stewardship,leadership