A%20Ministry%20To%20People%20With%20Money

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A Ministry To People With Money

• Helping Them Love It
• And Love
• Giving It Away!

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Reality of Our World

• People want to support mission of church
• Church is uneasy talking about money
• They give the money to someone else!

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Reality of Our World

• 41 trillion-136 trillion
• will change hands
• 16 trillion-53 trillion
• will go to charities
• --Schervish and Havens, Boston College
• 1999-2055

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Reality of Our World

• When dealing with money, we are ruled by our
  fears more than our faith.

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Reality of Our World

• We work as if there is a limited amount of money
  to support our ministries.
• This assumes that everyone is giving as much as
  they can or will.

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Reality of Our Faith

• God has given to us more than enough resources to
  fulfill the missions we are called to do.
• God is calling people to support mission with
  time and money.

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Reality of Our Faith

• Our members are asking
• How can I be a better steward With what God has
  given me?

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A Ministry For People With Money

• We help the church talk about finances within
  context of faith.

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Funds DevelopmentThe New Frontier

• Traditional stewardship is important
• New approach to empower individual
• Freedom to choose and support
• Emphasizes Values
• Encourages Involvement
• Funds mission that is important to members and
  church

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Funds Development Not Fund Raising!

• Ministry
• Donor-oriented
• Friendly
• No pressure
• Money is toolnot idol
• Funds valuable mission

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Earned Income and Accumulated Wealth

• Traditional approaches address income
• Tithing seen as ten percent of income
• Many people give from assets
• Campaigns and Special Gifts
• Deferred Gifts

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Four Types of Gifts

• Annual Gifts operating budget
• Campaign Giftscapital, offerings
• Special Giftsdonors values
• Deferred Giftsdesignated in estate

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Called to Minister

• Volunteers who feel called
• Undergo Training
• Select 3-5 People
• People agree!
• Continuing Support

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Steps in Funds Development

• Identify People Who Would Benefit
• Nurture Relationship
• Understand Values
• Research Appropriate/Shared Missions
• Invite Support
• Say Thank You
• Continue Nurturing Relationship

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This is a Team Effort!

• Clarify mission
• Identify possible mission projects
• Define criteria/procedures for new gifts
• Support ministry with energy and gifts
• Not equal giftsequal support

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What Are the Risks?

• Wrong volunteers can offend people
• Money can gain more power
• Some people will not understand
• Gifts for unplanned mission/ministry
• Too many gifts!
• Too much energy!

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Next Steps

• Pray
• Approve Ministry
• Pay Money
• Pray
• Identify Potential Team
• Volunteer
• Encourage
• Enjoy
• Pray!

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For More Information

• Bob Sheldon
• Synod of the Rocky Mountains
• 252 Mountainview Ln.
• Estes Park, CO 80517
• 970-577-0111 (O)
• 303-588-3409 (C)
• bsheldon_at_synodrm.org

Were all in this together!