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Stewardship
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Christian Stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God, and God's family, the church, in managing all of life and life's resources for God's purposes.
Stewardship Task Force Members:
The mission of the Stewardship Task Force is to promote Biblical Stewardship by educating, encouraging, and informing the congregations' lay leaders, and equip them to lead their people to joyfully use all of God's blessings in ways that honor Him.
By the power of God's Spirit who works through the Gospel, we seek to bring God's people to full spiritual maturity when it comes to how they handle the blessings of this life. That is a never ending task that can be enhanced by well written, grace oriented materials. You will find a wide variety of resources here:
2010 Stewardship Advisors
LCMS Stewardship Emphasis Materials for 2010 here www.lcms.org/ca/dcs/stewardship/principles_begin1a.asp
Christian Stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God, and God's family, the church, in managing all of life and life's resources for God's purposes.
Stewardship Task Force Members:
The mission of the Stewardship Task Force is to promote Biblical Stewardship by educating, encouraging, and informing the congregations' lay leaders, and equip them to lead their people to joyfully use all of God's blessings in ways that honor Him.
By the power of God's Spirit who works through the Gospel, we seek to bring God's people to full spiritual maturity when it comes to how they handle the blessings of this life. That is a never ending task that can be enhanced by well written, grace oriented materials. You will find a wide variety of resources here:
2010 Stewardship Advisors
LCMS Stewardship Emphasis Materials for 2010 here www.lcms.org/ca/dcs/stewardship/principles_begin1a.asp
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Resources
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Administration
The 2010 Ohio District - LCMS Compensation Guidelines are now available. In order to allow each congregation and school to set salaries for their workers based on their local economy, the Guidelines were developed based on starting salaries of your local public school district.
 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.
The IRS has announced new mileage rates for 2010.
 For your information - the IRS released the 2010 mileage rates effective January 1, 2010.
The IRS has changed the regulations pertaining to tax-sheltered annuities, tax code 403(b). The new regulations go into effect on January 1, 2009 and basically shift the responsibility for administration and compliance from the worker to the employer. Each employer that allows contributions to a tax-sheltered annuity other than Concordia Retirement Savings Plan (CRSP) must have a 403(b) written plan document in place by January 1, 2009.
Have you ever considered that your churchs' organizational structure may be preventing you from reaching your ministry goals? Policy Governance may be an answer...
To learn more about the model, visit John Carver's web site at www.policygovernance.com.
To see a copy of the Ohio District's Policy Manual, click this OD-LCMS Policies link.
 The LCEF Architectural Handbook is a step by step resource for congregations contemplating building or renovation projects.
Resources and related information contained in the Architectural Handbook are available by contacting David Bowers, Executive Director of the Ohio District - CEF at 800-901-2297 ext. 22 or via email.
 ODLCEF Loan Criteria - basis for congregational borrowing and approval
Congregations interested in making a loan application to the ODLCEF will find convenient loan applications and instructions by utilizing these resources
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