Giving and Stewardship in an Effective Church: A Guide for Every Member (Hardcover)

by Kennon L. Callahan (Author) "Living is giving..." (more)
Key Phrases: major motivational resources, special planned giving, year positively reinforce, Year Year Year Year Place, Salvation Army (more...)

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Product Description
This complete guide to giving and stewardship sheds new light on solid financial resources, one of the 12 keys to building an effective church. Here is a practical plan for the growth and development of giving and stewardship in your congregation, complete with action worksheets that advance the progress of the plan over four years.

From the Publisher
How to put a church on solid financial footing--a motivational and informational account of Callahan's twelfth key that asserts money is not the first issue of stewardship. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass (August 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078793867X
• ISBN-13: 978-0787938673
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #478,518 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Straight Talk on Stewardship, May 5, 2000

By	Brian J. Hayes (Pasadena, California) - See all my reviews

Far too often, "stewardship" in church parlance means "money". In this book, Kennon Callahan explains in simple terms that individual generosity comes from inspired corporate stewardship. Churches with compelling missions of social action engage their members' hearts, and their pocketbooks follow. Callahan's book reminds sincere church members that stewardship isn't a financial decision but a spiritual decision. All priests, pastors and lay leader who want their parishes to grow should read this book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very personal perspective on stewardship, May 16, 2002

By	Andrew Edwin Jenkins (Birmingham, AL United States) - See all my reviews

The book looked a bit simplistic at first-- short, straight-forward outline... I thought I'd probably read through, mark if off the list of things I've been referred to read, then never look at the book again.

What a surprise!

Callahan walks you through several principles about giving-- and how these principles, when enacted, help reach the potential God places in each follower of Christ through His Spirit. He speaks of people wanting to give to winning causes, and how the fact that we speak the vision in a positive (or needy) way changes people's perspective and willingness to give. He speaks of "the ask" and of other great concepts, many of which have much to do with leadership in other areas besides the finances of the Church.

I'm impressed by the practicality of this work, as well. And, of how Callahan offers useable space in the actual text for you to jot your ideas, thoughts, and how you might implement some of these principles.

Also, if you've ever wondered if "special offerings" willl detract from "general funds" (i.e. "Will people give to this and forget about that...?"), KC addresses that, in depth, as well.

A great book. You can read it in a few hours, but it will take much longer to digest-- even though it can be implemented immediately!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tips for Building Stewardship, June 26, 2000

By	Wayne E. Groner (Springfield, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I appreciate Callahan's practical tips on training, teamwork, and positive expectations. His emphasis on vision and mission, rather than meeting the budget, is at the heart of understanding giving. If your church wants to know how to grow stewardship responsivness this is the book for you.