All Stewardship FAQ Updates

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Year-round and always, with special emphases during the church year. Fundraising: Commonly time-specific, and related to the accomplishment of a specific task.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Approaches individuals with the hope and promise of advancing religious values and spiritual growth, affirming the distinct role of the church as a way of life and not [...]

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Thematically promotes the idea that giving is a sign of praise and appreciation, responding to God with the generosity of God’s own creation of which we are beneficiaries. [...]

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Believes that giving stems from people’s commitment to their faith and community. Fundraising: Believes that donations are the best way to build commitment from the database of donors.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Concerned with retaining each and every member of the faith community. Fundraising: Concerned about growing the database, even at the expense of some current donors.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Provides an opportunity for people to give witness to their faith in proportional means. Fundraising: Provides an opportunity for people to self-identify their level of commitment, e.g. “sustaining member.” [...]

A: Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Creates a plan based upon core beliefs and confession of faith. Fundraising: Creates a marketing plan to persuade or manipulate people into giving money.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Invites everyone to be generous according to their ability. Fundraising: Invites a select number of wealthy individuals to make pace-setting gifts.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Promotes altruistic acts of compassion. Fundraising: Promotes recognition for acts of contribution.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Based on respect for individuals and their place in the community of faith. Fundraising: Based on estimation of the wealth of individuals and their social standing.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Concerned with the development of the individual. Fundraising: Concerned with the financial commitment of the individual.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Seeks life-long change for individual. Fundraising: Seeks to reach an immediate financial goal.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: Primarily concerned with the development of individuals and their place as members of the Body of Christ. Fundraising: Primarily concerned with the organization meeting its financial obligations.

Good stewardship raises money but does so in the context of broader and deeper concern about giving as a way of life and not simply a donation to a project. Stewardship: A calling to goodness emanating from a confession of faith and immersion in the church and its traditions. Fundraising: A process of practices and conduct predicated upon a [...]

A. Yes, it is OK to be wealthy. In fact the Bible not only attributes our ability to produce wealth to God, (Deuteronomy 8:17, 18) but it gives specific advice on increasing our wealth (Proverbs 3:9,10 and others). Many of the great stories of faith involve people who had tremendous wealth. Solomon, responsible for part [...]