Our Mission
As part of our Mission we in the Bay of Quinte Conference have affirmed the following about Stewardship:
We are called to be a thriving community that facilitates healing. As such Bay of Quinte Conference will:
Enhance our practice of faithful and (w)holistic stewardship, living with respect in creation and to live into being a visible ‘Greening Ministry’ actively acknowledging responsibility to our natural environment.
Coming events
Resources for downloading (attached PDF’s)
Found Faithful Companion Resource (contact Jackie for this file)
God’s Mission Our Gifts Resources
Telling the Story of Your Ministry – Narrative Budget Resources
Each One Ask One Chancel Drama
Links to other resources
Bay of Quinte Conference M&S Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-of-Quinte-Mission-and-Service/191742994286584
Stewardship Toolkit
http://www.stewardshiptoolkit.ca/
Philanthropy e-news:
http://www.united-church.ca/communications/newsletters/philanthropy-enews
Stewardship Links on the United Church of Canada website:
http://www.united-church.ca/exploring/stewardship
M&S Updates
http://www.united-church.ca/files/funding/msfund/at-a-glance.pdf
http://www.united-church.ca/getinvolved/support/program
Ecumenical Stewardship Centre
https://www.stewardshipresources.org/
A digital version of M&S at a glance
http://unitedchurchcanada.uberflip.com/i/153213/0
Stewardship Lending Library
The Conference Stewardship Committee has purchased a number of resources to support congregations in your work of nurturing generous stewards. The committee has set up a Stewardship Lending Library in the conference office. Below is a list of resources that can be borrowed from the library. Please contact the conference office 613-398-1051 or 1-888-759-2444 if you would like to borrow any of these resources.
Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity by Adam Hamilton
Whose Offering Plate Is It? New Strategies for Financial Stewardship by J. Clif Christopher (2 copies)
Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate by J. Clif Christopher
Overturning the tables: consumerism, children, and the church by Julie Kinkaid
Remember the Future: Financial Leadership and Asset Management for Congregations by Gerald W. Keucher
Thanks Giving: Growing Generosity Among God’s People by Christopher Levan
Money Sanity Solution: Linking Money and Meaning by Nathan Dungan (4 copies)
Prodigal Sons & Material Girls: How Not to Be Your Child’s ATM by Nathan Dungan
The Power of Asset Mapping: How Your Congregation Can Act on Its Gifts by Luther K. Snow
Stewardship for Vital Congregations by Anthony B. Robinson
52 ways to ignite your congregation … generous giving by William C. Green
Ask, Thank, Tell: Improving Stewardship Ministry in Your Congregation by Charles R. Lane
Giving and Stewardship in an Effective Church, A Guide for Every Member by Kennon L Callahan
Preaching and Stewardship: Proclaiming God’’s Invitation to Grow by Craig A. Satterlee
Stewardship Services: Just in Time by David N. Mosser
A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.M. Nouwen
More resources are on order, please check the website for updates.
In addition we have a number of Stewardship Resources produced by The United Church of Canada
Also available for borrowing are copies of The Giving Magazine which focuses on growing joyful stewards in your congregation and includes an Annual Stewardship Emphasis.
Featured Resource: Fearless Church Fundraising: The Practical and Spiritual Approach to Stewardship by Charles LaFond
This book is an excellent resource on the spirituality and practicality of church giving. Charles LaFond addresses the fear of asking and offers resources to help congregational members understand their givings as a response of gratitude and generosity to God the source of all gifts. He offers time-tested strategies and sample campaign documents all grounded in a deep sense of God’s abundance.
An accessible resource for churches seeking to understand stewardship and exploring a stewardship campaign.
Speakers Bureau
We have a number of people who are passionate about stewardship who would welcome the opportunity to offer a workshop or worship on Stewardship. If you would like a speaker on Stewardship please contact Jackie programs@bayofquinteconference.ca
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE:
Chair: Marilyn Rodger
Secretary: VACANT
Conference Minister – Programs & Youth: Jackie Harper
Executive Secretary: Bill Smith
UCW Stewardship Representative: Marilyn Rodger
Members at Large: Mary Smiley, Tom Smart, Paul Sales, Charlotte Hoy, Roy Vasey
Chair of each Presbytery Division of Stewardship or appointee
One representative from Partnering in Mission