Stewardship

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Discovering the Power of Gratitude

January 21, 2020 / Center for Stewardship Leaders

In her new book Diana Butler Bass traces her evolution from being a self-described ungrateful person to discovering the power of gratitude to change her life.
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The Heart of Why People Give

January 7, 2020 / Center for Stewardship Leaders

A stewardship pledge is about more than just paying the pastor's salary or the church's electric bill. It's about your spiritual health and survival.
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Stewarding Congregational Wellness

December 10, 2019 / Center for Stewardship Leaders

While our instinct for stewarding wellness tends to be for individuals, it should also apply to the congregation as a whole. Learn how to gauge your congregation's health and the actions you can take to improve it.
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The Ancient Art of Thanking

November 26, 2019 / Center for Stewardship Leaders

Robert Hay, Jr. looks at the underestimated value of giving thanks to your church members, and how an old-fashioned hand-written note can build a stronger, more authentic relationship.
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Cultivating God’s Expansive Generosity (Part Two)

November 12, 2019 / Center for Stewardship Leaders

How do you turn generosity from a thought into a behavior? In part two of his look at generosity as discipleship, Larry Strenge examines the second and third shifts in mindset he feels are needed.
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