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GCS Stewardship Resources
In the biblical meaning it refers to how we manage all of what God has entrusted to us - our money, our time and talents, our environment. Everything belongs to God. Stewardship conveys a sense of discipleship. How we care for what is God's, use it, and share it are all part of stewardship.
Stewardship is not only about money but this is a good place to begin. As St. Paul says, "The LOVE of money is the root of all evil." Money has power and influence over our hearts. Jesus says, "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Stewardship education helps us to understand the spiritual forces at work in our lives.
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Additional Stewardship Resources
The ELCA has many great resources to help your congregation grow as disciples in the area of stewardship. Click here here to learn more!
Foundation
The ELCA Foundation encourages life long stewardship in support of all the ministries of the ELCA. Through a nationwide network of regional gift planners, as well as staff in Chicago, we are able to assist individual members, congregations and institutions, in all aspects of charitable estate planning and major gifts. To learn more about the ELCA Foundation, go here.
Mission Investment Fund
The Mission Investment Fund enables congregations and their members, synods and ELCA-related organizations to earn interest on their financial resources while furthering the mission and ministry of the Lutheran church. Go to Mission Investment Fund or contact Carol Schneider or 602-957-5288.
Stewardship Guest Preachers
If you would like to invite a guest preacher to help with stewardship in your congregation, the following pastors have been through ELCA training on providing leadership for Consecration Sunday events:
Pastor Jim Cords, Tucson.
Pastor Chon Pugh, Phoenix.
Pastor Marcia Kifer, Phoenix.
Pastor Craig Geiger, Phoenix.
Pastor Ryan Hersch, Phoenix.
Pastor Don Lorfing, Las Vegas.
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