Sometimes in our attempt to develop and understand and practice our faith, we fall into a worldly paradigm of barter. What will it cost me to be saved, to know redemption?
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Posts Tagged ‘stewardship’
Return on Investment
Posted by Sharon Pearson on April 24th, 2012
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Tags: Christian formation, evangelism, Jesus, mission, stewardship 
Comments OffAdult Faith Formation Resources from Trinity Institute
Posted by Sharon Pearson on April 17th, 2012
Trinity Institute is a ministry of Trinity Wall Street (Episcopal) in New York City known for its annual conference featuring world renown speakers on timely topics. They have just announced that some of their past offerings are now available, online and free for congregational use.
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Tags: adults, Christian formation, environment, social justice, spirituality, stewardship Comments OffSaving the Ship: New Stewardship Curriculum to be Launched
Posted by Sharon Pearson on April 1st, 2012
In response to continuing declining numbers of members in mainline churches in the U.S., a loosely hinged group of stewardship staff and consultants is adopting a new approach to stewardship and annual giving campaigns.
|A Lenten Resolution & Discipline
Posted by Sharon Pearson on February 13th, 2012
Planning for the end of life is an important part of living life in the Christian understanding. We are called to witness, even in death, to the new life that God gives in Christ through his death and resurrection.
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Tags: adults, death, elderly, financial planning, Lent, resources, stewardship Comments OffFormational Opps for Nature Throughout the Year
Posted by Sharon Pearson on January 26th, 2012
This is the perfect time of year to include nature in your formation activity plans. Both church and secular occasions already in place in the calendar offer an easy entry point.
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Tags: adults, children's ministry, Christian formation, curriculum, environment, family ministry, God, intergenerational, resources, social justice, spirituality, stewardship, summer, VBS, young adults, youth ministry Comments OffThe Origin of the Piggy Bank
Posted by Sharon Pearson on December 13th, 2011
Jehoiada the priest took a chest and bored a hole in its lid. He placed it beside the altar, on the right side as one enters the temple of the Lord. The priests who guarded the entrance put into the chest all the money that was brought to the temple of the Lord. (2 Kings 12:9)
|Advent Conspiracy
Posted by Sharon Pearson on November 24th, 2011
How can we ignore the sights and sounds of Christmas bombarding us, and focus on this holy time? How can we give in the true spirit of Christ?
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Tags: Advent, Advent Conspiracy, Christmas, Jesus, mission, social justice, stewardship Comments OffA Tale of Two Sisters
Posted by Sharon Pearson on November 17th, 2011
The biggest challenge we face with money is how to balance the opposing tendencies of saving and spending. Should we be self-sufficient or generous? To do both well is a moral and spiritual challenge, and we need God’s help to get it right.
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Tags: children's ministry, money, stewardship Comments OffGenerations of Faith
Posted by Sharon Pearson on October 14th, 2011
We hear the mantra, “time, talent, and treasure.” Do these words and messages mean the same today as they did 50 years ago?
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Tags: adults, resources, stewardship, young adults Comments OffGood News from on High
Posted by Sharon Pearson on October 13th, 2011
A visitor from another planet might get the impression that “disasters are us” here on earth, and that we’re in the market for a new planet to call home.
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Tags: environment, future, resources, stewardship Comments OffChildren & Stewardship
Posted by Sharon Pearson on October 10th, 2011
One’s understanding of personal stewardship is a continuing journey that should begin in childhood.
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Tags: children's ministry, parents, stewardship Comments Off‘Tis the season for Creation!
Posted by Sharon Pearson on September 29th, 2011
Autumn is around the corner. Most of us are ready for a nip in the air, apple cider, dazzling foliage, pumpkins—and an end to hurricanes and wildfires. For many Christian communities, celebrating the change of seasons are occurring within the church doors as well.
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Tags: Blessing of Animals, creation, environment, resources, St. Francis of Assisi, stewardship Comments Off
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