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Transcript of Rediscover Macedonia Workshop I & II Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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Rediscover MacedoniaWorkshop I & IIEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
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Rediscover MacedoniaThe Seven Principles
1.Commitment2.Sacrifice3.Share4.Give Freely5.Generosity6.Abundant Joy7.Gratitude
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Saint Paul Preaching in AthensRaffaello Sanzio
2 Corinthians 8:2
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2 Corinthians 8:1
We want you to know, brothers and about the grace of God that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia.
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2 Corinthians 8:2
During a severe ordeal of affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity.
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2 Corinthians 7:16
I rejoice, because I
have complete
confidence in you!
I rejoice, because I
have complete
confidence in you!
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2 Corinthians 7:16
A ministry ofstewardship thatpresents a wayto make acommon confessionof faith.
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Workshop Goals & CapacitiesForming Measurable Outcomes
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Goals
1.Connect giving with faith.2.Understand where giving
goes.3.Grow congregational giving.4.Grow Mission Support.5.Develop generosity.
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Capacities
1.Embrace tithing.2.Explore
technology.3.Guide relational
ask.4.Equip steward
leaders.
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Measurable Outcomes
1. Benchmark survey.2. One-on-one conversations.3. “Relational Ask.”4. Increase in giving.5. Support to the synod.
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Recreating a Macedonia Project WorkshopWho, Why, When & Where?
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• All congregations!• 4-6 leaders.• One rostered leader.• One person from
congregation council.
• Encourage diversity!
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Why Participate?
Uncertainty in…•how to talk openly.•why to give.•how to ask others.•where the money goes.•how to re-shape the culture.
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Why Participate?
• Strengthen faith.• Engage in conversation.• Stimulate local and global
ministry.• Identify new leaders.• Grow regular giving.• Recreate the congregation’s
culture.
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When are Workshops Held?
• Any time of the year!
• Strive for year-round growth.
• Most often, between March and August.
• Follow-up eight weeks later.
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Where are Workshops Held?
• Central location.• Aim for 30 people or
more.• Extra space for small
groups.• Basic supplies & projector.• Proper lighting &
temperature.
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Congregational Trend Report
• ELCA.org• Find a Congregation.• Enter zip code.• Find your Report.
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Congregational Trend Report
• Positive trends?
• Significant events?
• Growth opportunities?
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Plenary Sharing
• What new concepts or ideas did you learn from Stewardship 101RM?
• What did you learn from looking at your Congregational Trend Report?
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Macedonia Resources
• Bible Studies• Bookmark• Building Case
Statements• Bulletin Inserts• Congregational
Worksheet
• Making a “Relational Ask”
• One-on-One Conversations
• Sermon Starters• Temple Talk• Ten Reasons to
Tithe
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To Do List
Build a Case
Practice Personal
Stewardship
Review Mission Support
Do a “Relational Ask”
Create a Work Plan
2 X 2 X 2
Competenciesof aWell-FormedSteward
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Between Today & Next Time
1.Write your personal stewardship goal.
2.Make a case for personal stewardshipprinciples.
3.State yourspecific personalministry goals.
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Between Today & Next Time
4.Find 10 reasons to tithe to God’s work.
5.List congregationalactivities for thenext 12 months.
6. Identify people to make a “Relational Ask.”
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Between Last Time & Today
• What were the two most important lessons that you learned?
• What progress did you make on your personal stewardship goal?
• What barriers did you discover?• How will you overcome those
barriers?
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ELCA.org/Macedonia
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How might God use this to transform individuals and congregations?
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Rediscover MacedoniaWorkshop II
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The Seven Principles
1.Commitment2.Sacrifice3.Share4.Give Freely5.Generosity6.Abundant Joy7.Gratitude
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How might God use this to transform individuals and congregations?
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How Did You Do?
1.What is your personal stewardship goal?
2.Can you make a case for personal stewardship principles?
3.What are your specific personal ministry goals?
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How Did You Do?
4.Can you list 10 reasons to tithe to God’s work?
5.What are your congregational activities for the next 12 months?
6.Who did you identify to make a “Relational Ask”?
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Between Last Time & Today
• What were the two most important lessons that you learned?
• What progress did you make on your personal stewardship goal?
• What barriers did you discover?• How will you overcome those
barriers?
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Activity!
Why?
Where?
When?
Who?
Progress Report!
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Plenary Debriefing
Summarize your Congregational Work Plan•What barriers or obstacles have you discovered could impact the effectiveness of your stewardship efforts in the months ahead?•Likewise, openings or opportunities?
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Biblical Stewardship:Our Duty & DelightDr. Mark Allan Powell
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Try-a-Tithe Sunday
• What is biblical tithing?• What are some of the most
important Old Testament references to tithing?
• How does the New Testament address the opportunity to tithe?
• When one tithes, is the tithe on gross or net income?
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Engaging inOne-on-One Conversations
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Making a “Relational Ask”
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Prayer Requests
1.How can we pray for you?2.From your perspective,
how can our congregation grow in doing God’s work?
3.“Our family…” Will you join us in growing and giving to God through our congregation?
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Updating Your Work Plan
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How might God use this to transform individuals and congregations?