This publication describes the basic elements of a successful financial stewardship response program.

 

Who should read this publication?

Pastors and church leaders interested in improving the congregation's financial commitment to the church as their response to God's grace

Pastors and congregation leaders who want guidance in selecting response program leaders

Stewardship leaders who want help in selecting and developing a financial response program

 

After reading this publication you should be able to

Select leaders for a response program

Select a response method

Develop your own detailed program

How many people does it take to run a response program?

It depends on your congregation and the response method you choose. Skim the section, "Key Leaders of Every Response Program," then look over the "People" section of each response method.

 

How much time will it take to run a response program?

It depends on your congregation and the response method you choose. Read the section, "Anatomy of a Response Program," then look at the time lines of each response method.

 

What results can I expect?

See "What's a Reasonable Response Rate?"