Learn to fund your congregation's vision better with
Building a Hopeful Financial Future. This new DVD/CD resource includes videos, narrated presentations, and PowerPoint presentations you can use for self study or with groups in your church, plus outlines of key points and supplemental materials.
Video Presentations
The DVD contains two video presentations plus brief video segments introducing the narrated presentations on the Resource CD.
Leadership Essentials for the Church's Financial Future
By Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.,
Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership and Director of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership of Wesley Theological Seminary
Preaching and Stewardship
Narrated Presentations and Resources
The Resource CD contains narrated presentations, PowerPoint presentations, and other resources on the subjects listed below, plus supplementary materials related to the videos on the DVD.
Best Practices for Financial Integrity
By Joe Arnold, research manager of the Lewis Center
This presentation lays out basic guidelines for clergy, staff, and volunteers to help ensure transparency and sound handling of financial matters. Includes a written guide.
Church Financial Health Assessment
By Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
This presentation poses some key questions around debt, spending patterns, and revenue sources that your congregation can use to analyze its financial viability and steer a sound financial course. Includes a written guide and worksheets.
Planned Giving: What Every Church Can and Should Do
By Karl Mattison, executive director, Presbyterian Endowment Education and Resource Network
This presentation lays out some simple steps that any church can take to encourage legacy giving. Includes sample messages and a tip sheet for congregations.
Tithing and Biblical Standards of Giving
By Ann Michel, associate director of the Lewis Center
Drawing on the breadth of the Biblical witness regarding money and giving, this presentation provides theological insights and Biblical teaching tools to help you nurture faithful and generous giving. Includes a study and devotional guide for congregational use and an article on the Bible and giving.
Using Endowments to Build the Future
By Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
This presentations looks at policies for investing and spending that will help your church thrive, rather than merely survive. Includes sample bequests and endowment policies.
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