On September 9, 2020, The Diocese of Michigan and The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) presented (by zoom):

“Faith+Filled Generosity”

Stewardship Town Hall Meeting

September 9, 2020

CONGREGATIONAL STEWARDSHIP LEADERS AND TEAM MEMBERS JOINED IN CONVERSATION ABOUT EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES TODAY

• Where do we begin? What are practical ways of structuring an annual campaign this year?
• How can we apply this year’s theme and materials from The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) for virtual stewardship?
• How can our congregation develop resources and practices for online giving?
• How can we help strengthen our congregation by sharing stories of caring, impact and transformation to create community and meaning during our fall campaign?

Our facilitators for these conversations were:

• • • The Rev. Sarah Fisher, Rector, St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Marietta, Georgia and Vice President and board member of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS)
    • The Rev. Chris Harris, Associate Rector, Christ Church Cranbrook and Treasurer and board member of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS)
    • The Rev. Vicki Hesse, Director of the Whitaker Institute
    • Jim Gettel, Canon for Congregational Life

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) is a network of leaders, churches, and dioceses devoted to building a culture of generosity for greater ministry impact and personal transformation.
We are excited to bring you together in a practice group of stewardship leaders who can share and support one another in best practices! Please join us again in October!

Stewardship Resources from the Town Hall on September 9, 2020

TODAY’S WORKSHOP: STEWARDSHIP TOWN HALL MEETING September 9, 2020

Video (Youtube)
Powerpoint (.pptx) – The Rev. Chris Harris
Powerpoint (.pptx) – The Rev. Sarah Fisher

TENS MATERIALS: TENS member resources are provided to congregations of the Diocese of Michigan. Please contact The Rev. Canon Ellen Ekevag (eekevag@edomi.org) to for the password to access this year’s campaign resources here.

ONLINE GIVING FOR CONGREGATIONS OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN: Donate to your congregation electronically, even if they don’t have their own online giving program! To make a donation to a congregation within our diocese, go to edomi.org/give. If you have any questions please contact Mark Miliotto, Treasurer and Director of Finance, at mmiliotto@edomi.org.

STEWARDSHIP 2020 WEBINARS

• Creating Virtual Community for Stewardship with Executive Director, Davey Gerhard, and TENS Board Member Cn. Mary MacGregor. August 29, 2020
  • Video (Youtube)
  • Powerpoint (.pptx)

• Using the 2020 TENS Resources for Virtual Stewardship Campaigns Webinar with Executive Director, Davey Gerhard, and TENS Board Member the Rev. Sarah Fisher. August 15, 2020
  • Video (Youtube)
  • Powerpoint (.pptx)
  • Powerpoint Spanish (.pptx)

• Using TENS Resources for Virtual Stewardship Campaigns Webinar with  Executive Director, Davey Gerhard, and Canon Victor Conrado, Diocese of New York, August 1, 2020
  • Video (Youtube)
  • Powerpoint (.pptx)
  • Powerpoint Spanish (.pptx)

• TENS Virtual Stewardship 101 Webinar with Executive Director Davey Gerhard and Board Member the Rev. Chris Harris. July 25, 2020
  • Video (Youtube)
  • Powerpoint (.pptx)
  • Powerpoint Spanish (.pptx)

• TENS Virtual Stewardship 101 for the Diocese of New York Webinar with Executive Director Davey Gerhard, Canon Victor Conrado, and Bishop Allen Shin. July 25, 2020
  • Video (Youtube)
  • Powerpoint (.pptx)

• Horizons Stewardship webinar on giving during social distancing and how to setup online giving
  • Video (Youtube)
  • Slides (.Pdf)

ARTICLES

Funding Ministry During the Covid-19 Crisis (Episcopal Church Foundation)
Online Relational Meetings for Churches Today (Jim Gettel)
Small Groups and Ministry Teams Help Create Christian Community (Jim Gettel)

BOOKS

Christopher, J. Clif,  Not Your Parent’s Offering Plate: A New Vision for Financial Stewardship
Christopher, J. Clif, Whose Offering Plate Is It?: New Strategies for Financial Stewardship
Cloughen, Charles Jr,  One Minute Stewardship: Creative Ways to Talk about Money in Church
Lane, Charles R.,  Ask, Thank, Tell: Improving Stewardship Ministry in your Congregation
Nouwen , Henri, The Spirituality of Fundraising
Powell, Mark Allan,  Giving To God: The Bible’s Good News about Living a Generous Life
Robertson, C.K.,  Transforming Stewardship
Simon, Arthur,  How Much Is Enough? Hungering For God In An Affluent Culture
Twist, Lynne,  The Soul of Money

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