For Congregations

Stewardship

Jump Start Your Fall Stewardship

For congregational steward leaders, stewardship committees, and pastors

A time for congregational stewardship teams to come together to get a jump start on planning their congregation's stewardship campaigns for the next program year. This synod-sponsored, half-day event includes a keynote speaker, time with Bishop Rogness, workshops, and planning time. Jump Start is typically held late March or early April. More

Gathered to be more than we are separately

Through the sacrament of baptism, each one of us has been gathered in the arms of a loving God…

gathered into a loving congregation,
gathered into the community of Christians,
gathered into the communion of saints.

Connected in mission

Through the sacrament of baptism, each one of us has been connected to our Savior Jesus Christ…

connected through the love of God,
connected through a church family,
connected to people throughout the ages and throughout the continents who proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Responding to God’s gifts

Through the sacrament of baptism, each of us has received the gift of the Holy Spirit…

enabling us to respond to God’s gifts,
responding in the way we live,
responding in the way we share our resources,
responding in the way we care for others and for the world in which we live.

Stewardship

Stewardship is our thanksgiving for God’s gathering.
Stewardship is our rejoicing over God’s connecting.
Stewardship is our responding to God’s abundance.
Through who we are and what we have,
Through how we live and what we give.

Stewardship support

For synodical stewardship support, please contact the Rev. Susan Miller, assistant to the bishop for congregational life and mission, at susan.miller@spas-elca.org.