The Stewardship of Gratitude

for CongregationsA Workshop for Pastors, Elders and Stewardship

Committees on the Creating a Culture of Gratitude & Giving

Dr. Ed BrenegarCircle of Impact Leadership Guides Services

AgendaExpectations & Issues

People / GratitudeTools for Stewardship

Creating a Culture of Gratitude & Giving

What are People Looking for in their Life, Work &

Faith?

Personally MeaningfulSocially Fulfilling

Make A Difference That Matters

Ephesians 2:4-10

Two Insights

God’s Kindness To Us

7…so that in the ages to come he might show the

immeasurable riches of his grace

in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus.

God’s Purpose For Us

10For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus

for good works,

which God prepared beforehand

to be our way of life.

Our Response to God’s Love

Gratitude in Our Hearts

Gratitude in Our Actions

Tools Circle of Impact

Five Questions that Everyone Must Ask

Five Actions of Gratitude

Circle of Impact

Five Questions1. Transition rather than Change

2.Impact in the Three Dimensions3. Impact upon People

4. Opportunities5. Problems

Five Actions of GratitudeSay ThanksGive Back

Make WelcomeHonor Others

Create Goodness

Tools

Communication of IdeasCollaboration with

PeopleCoordination of

Programs

Stewardship Issues

Communicating the Connection

between the Budget and the church’s mission.

Budget Worksheet

Use All Our ToolsCircle of ImpactFive Questions

Five Actions of Gratitude

Five Questions1.Transition?

2.Impact?3.Who?

4.Opportunities?5.Problems?

Your #1 Stewardship Problem

Perception? Resources?Approach?

Lack of Alignment?

Stewardship Impact

ParticipationContributionResources

Creating a Culture of GivingValues

TraditionsExpectations of the

People

Values & Traditions

The Five Actions of Gratitude

To Be Grateful

Say Thanks Every Day

Say Thanks Write a Thank You Note

Say ThanksShow Your Appreciation

To Serve

Give Back

Help Those in Need

In Mission

& Make a Difference!

To Be Open & Hospitable

Make Welcome

Welcome Others Hospitably!

Invite Others to Join in Community

To Recognize & Respect

Honor Others

Honor People for All They Do

Recognize Their Gifts & Service

Personal Call to Make a Difference that

Matters

Create Goodness

Create Goodness –Teach Others

Lead in Peace

Question:

What should we see happening in a congregational

culture of gratitude & giving?

The Impact of the Stewardship of Gratitude

ParticipationContribution

Happy, Fulfilled Grateful Members

Happy, Fulfilled Grateful Members

Questions

Dr. Ed Brenegar

Circle of Impact Leadership Guide Services210 Wood Dale DriveHendersonville, N.C. 28791828/275-1803

ed@edbrenegar.comLeading Questions blog:

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