John Ronsvalle, Sylvia Ronsvalle, U. Milo Kaufmann, At Ease: Discussing Money and Values in Small Groups. Alban Institute, 1998. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship From the Publisher Well known for their innovative writings on churches and money, the Ronsvalles of Empty Tomb, Inc. team up with professor U. Milo Kaufmann to present their latest
Janice Johnson and Ruben Swint, Weaving Our Lives Together: A Stewardship Program for Your Congregation. NACBA Press, 2004. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary This highly acclaimed resource is published by the National Association of Church Business Administrators. The emphasis is on building a strong sense of congregational unity, functioning as community of
Carol A. Wehrheim, Giving Together: A Stewardship Guide for Families. Westminster/John Knox, 2004. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary Given the fact that stewardship is not simply about what one puts in the plate on Sunday, but includes a host of everyday lifestyle decisions, it is important for the whole family to be
Eugene C. Roehjlkepartain, Elanah Dalyah Naftali and Laura Musegades, Growing Up Generous: Engaging Youth in Giving and Serving. Alban Institute, 2000. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a one of only a handful of resources available for building stewardship among teens. It is a substantive, well-researched, and practical guide to nurturing
Kim Klein, Ask and You Shall Receive: A Fundraising Training Program for Religious Organizations and Projects. Includes Leader and Participant Manual. Jossey-Bass, 2000. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book contains a complete training program on congregational fund-raising. It combines the Leader Manual and the companion Participant’s Guide. Klein is a leading
Patrick H. McNamara, More Than Money: Portraits of Transformative Stewardship (Money, Faith, and Lifestyle Series). Alban Institute, 1999. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the story of 11 churches of several different Protestant “stripes” that have successfully increased stewardship and generosity among their members. The special value of this book is
Lyle Schaller, 44 Ways to Expand the Financial Base of Your Church. Abingdon Press, 1991. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary Although this book is almost twenty years old, it is still worth reading for the way it will challenge your thinking and spark your creativity about increasing generosity in your congregation. It
Stan Toler and Elmer Towns, Developing a Giving Church. Beacon Hill Press, 1999. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary There are several guides to developing generous churches. The contributions of this volume are in the appendices which include a series of sermons, stewardship stories and quotes, and a “pastor’s stewardship checklist.” Stan Toler
George Barna, How to Increase Giving in Your Church: A Practical Guide to the Sensitive Task of Raising Money For Your Church or Ministry. Regal Books, 1997. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary George Barna usually gives very insightful analysis and helpful prescriptions based on the best practices revealed by his research. His
Charles R. Lane, Ask, Thank, Tell: Improving Stewardship Ministry in Your Congregation. Augsburg Fortress, 2006. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary Lane makes the case the stewardship is not about the congregation’s needs at all, but about the fact that “generous giving is one of the basic acts of discipleship.” (8) So the
