From scarcity to abundance
Subtitle: a comprehensive guidebook to parish stewardship
By: David M. Ponting.
Publisher: Morehouse Pub.
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Harrisburg, Pa
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780819222480
Subjects: Stewardship, Christian -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Table of contents: title: Part I: Getting started; title: A theological framework for the life of Christian stewardship; title: Scriptural starting points; title: Jesus and money; title: Nurturing a culture of stewardship in your parish; title: Companions on a journey; title: A reflection on leadership; title: A parish stewardship manifesto; title: Personal money management; title: The elephant in the room; title: Taking care of the Word : preaching about stewardship; title: Michael Pollesel; title: Talking about stewardship to children and youth; title: Part II: Practical and logistical tools and techniques; title: The annual financial stewardship program; title: Narrative budgeting  our corporate sacred story; title: Coping with limited volunteer resources; title: Job description for a parish stewardship chair; title: A five-point plan for moving forward; title: Some practical tips for visiting parishioners and talking about money; title: An audit of parish stewardship; title: A case study of a parish getting it right; title: Part III: Planned giving; title: Stewardship of our accumulated assets; title: Planned giving  a theological framework; title: Planned giving 101; title: Planting mustard seeds; title: Planned giving basic fundamentals; title: Is your parish ready to begin a planned giving program?; title: What results to expect; title: If I give you my money how will you spend it?; title: The parish case for support; title: Job description for a parish planned giving chair and the role of the clergy in planned giving; title: Raising awareness of planned giving in the parish; title: Part IV: Parish capital campaigns fundraising for special projects; title: Assessing feasibility; title: The importance of praying the campaign; title: Creating a compelling message to take to donors and instilling donor confidence; title: Delivering a quality invitation; title: Communication during a parish campaign.