Stewardship

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

HARP Mission
By Deborah Klusak @ 3:00 AM :: 741 Views :: 0 Comments ::

The HARP (Helping Appalachian Rural Peoples) Mission, a faith based NGO - Leading others in serving the Lord through our compassionate service in the mission field.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Money Saving Ideas
By Glenn @ 3:06 PM :: 1160 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Finance, Administration, Stewardship, Ohio District Church Extension Fund

At the Affirmation and Prayer retreat held at Concordia Church in Independence on May 19, Pastor Matthew Garred, Associate Pastor at Our Redeemer Church, Solon, Ohio, offered a list of money saving ideas that congregations might consider to stretch financial resources especially during these difficult economic times.

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Faith Aflame
By Glenn @ 8:45 AM :: 1185 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Links, Stewardship, Ablaze!

A rich (and growing) array of stewardship resources offered by Stewardship Ministry of District and Congregational Services of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Monday, April 06, 2009

Easy Steps for Conducting Your Appeal
By Glenn @ 9:53 AM :: 1208 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Stewardship, Ablaze!, Fan into Flame

This is an easy reference guide for conducting a successful and spiritual appeal that fits the needs of your congregation. Congregations have been successful in raising funds by following one of these five plans. Each plan is unique in its approach but they all share three core elements of a successful campaign which are: recruit, educate and invite!

Saturday, April 04, 2009

Using Appreciated Property
By Deb @ 12:20 PM :: 681 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Charitable Gift Planning, Stewardship

If you are like most Christians, your local congregation is the place where your Christian faith is nurtured and strengthened. It is there that you were baptized, confirmed, married, and will have your funeral. The Holy Spirit works there through the preaching of God’s Word and the Lord’s Supper to keep you in the one true faith until you reach your heavenly home.

Saturday, April 04, 2009

Benefits from Farmland
By Deb @ 11:57 AM :: 668 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Charitable Gift Planning, Stewardship

Would you sell your farmland if you could avoid paying the capital gains tax? Many people get tired of the ongoing management problems that this type of asset can have and the relatively low income that it provides.

Friday, April 03, 2009

Fan Into Flame Project Synopses
By Glenn @ 1:55 PM :: 1340 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Stewardship, Ablaze!, Fan into Flame, Resources

This resource links to a .pdf document describing the specific mission targets for which FIF funds will be used. The missions are organized using the promise Jesus made to the disciples in Acts 1: "You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth."

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Build a Tradition of Giving with Your Children
By Deb @ 3:43 PM :: 701 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Charitable Gift Planning, Stewardship

If you have a desire to establish a legacy of giving for your children and grandchildren, plus support the ministries closest to your heart, then a Family Gift Fund through the LCMS Foundation could be a great financial tool for you.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Fan Into Flame Pledge Cards
By Glenn @ 7:07 PM :: 952 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Stewardship, Fan into Flame

There are three options for congregations who desire to make commitments to Fan into Flame a part of their efforts to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the world

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Fan Into Flame Reaches $44.5 Million
By Glenn @ 1:38 PM :: 915 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Evangelism, Stewardship, Fan into Flame

The LCMS has announced that a total of $44.5 million in gifts and commitments has been made to the Fan Into Flame campaign.

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Guidance for our Giving
By Glenn @ 10:36 AM :: 1261 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Stewardship, Ablaze!, Fan into Flame

Wisdom from the Church’s First Special OfferingBy: Rev. Dr. Gerhard C. Michael, Jr., District President, FLGA District, LCMS Financial challenge...

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Fan into Flame Resouces at the LCMS Website
By Glenn @ 4:01 PM :: 1342 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Evangelism, Stewardship, Fan into Flame

Fan into Flame is the campaign to gather financial support for the Ablaze! movement.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Steps to Successful Building Projects
By David @ 10:09 AM :: 2865 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: For Pastors, For Principals, Stewardship, Congregational Leaders, Ohio District Church Extension Fund

12 Step Process to a Successful Building Project

The ODLCEF has developed a 12-step process that is a helpful guide to congregations, schools and other district organizations interested in a building or renovation project. Following the guide and making use of the resources available from the ODLCEF will make the difficult task of building go smoother.

Monday, June 02, 2008

Haiti Video
By Glenn @ 9:04 PM :: 1825 Views :: 1 Comments ::

:: Documents, Stewardship, Human Care, Video Resources

The video of the President Cripe's recent mission trip to Haiti is now available here. President Cripe visited Haiti in February along with representative of the Oklahoma District, LCMS. The Haiti Mission is the focus of the 2008 Pentecost Offering.

This photo is a view of the Haiti mission taken from the video.

Thursday, May 08, 2008

David K. Reimann Gathering Scholarship
By duttonk @ 2:01 PM :: 88 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Youth & Family, For DCE's, For Pastors, For Principals, For Teachers, Stewardship

For years here in the Ohio District a fund has been available to assist youth in attending one of our District youth gatherings. This could be the Sr. High Gathering or either of the Jr. High Gatherings. It's always been called the Ohio District Gathering Scholarship Fund.

As of March 2008, the name has been changed to the David K. Reimann Gathering Scholarship Fund.

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Consecrated Stewards
By Deborah Klusak @ 1:48 PM :: 2108 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: For Pastors, Stewardship, Congregational Leaders

Consecrated Stewards is an affordable stewardship ministry service for LCMS congregations.