Episcopal Education Resources

God looks at the heart, not the hand--the giver, not the gift.

This page contains links to Episcopal Bookstores and other Episcopal Media outlets that provide books, tapes, video, and other media that would enhance the understanding of the importance of Stewardship in their lives

'Episcopal Books and Resources

Finding Hope in Hard Times, Seven Spiritual Practices - A Faithful Steward's Guide

By:STEWARDSHIP

This resource offers practical steps and prayerful reflections in how we can individually and as a faith community adapt to the troubling reality of our fragile and weakened economy. Ideal for a Lenten study, adult forum or small group venues; the seven practices offer a way to ground us in the deepest reality of God's abundant grace -- despite trying times. This resource is also downloadable at http://www.dfms.org/documents/Hope_In_Hard_Times.pdf

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Alliance for Christian Media
Living with Money
This is an "ecumenical adult education course for congregations that examines the subject of money in the context of Christian faith... Course includes four 20-minute videos; a leader's guide; participant journals with Bible studies; twelve essays, bibliography and discussion starters.
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Cathedral Bookstore Book Store - Diocese of Atlanta

Grateful and generous hearts – John Westerhoff – A Pilgrim’s Stewardship Adventure
What does it mean to be a faithful steward in a twenty first century congregation? This short guidebook helps parishioners reflect, not simply on fundraising, but also on what it means to be a Christian investing time, talent, treasure for the Body of Christ.

More Blessed to Give – Straight talk on Stewardship – John H MacNaughten
John McNaugten draws on his years of experience as a parish priest to provide a concise and thorough guide to all aspects of the theology and practice of Stewardship. His approach helps the reader consider a Bible-based theology of money; preparing Parish Budgets, and success stories for a broad section of Episcopal parishes…..

Transforming Stewardship – CK Robertson
Howe do our congregations grow and become healthy communities in the face of daunting cultural challenges inside and outside the Episcopal Church today?

Passing the Plate – Why Christian Americans Don’t Give Away More Money
Christian Smith, Michael Emerson, with Patricia Snell

Passing the plate shows that few donated generously to religious and charitable causes – a parsimony that seriously undermines the of the parishes and ministries.

A Manual for Stewardship Development Programs in the Congregation
Edited by Tom Gossen (TENS)

Is designed to strengthen your church’s development program. This manual guides you through a year-long process—from teaching your congregation the fundamentals of Christian Stewardship, to hosting successful, creative programs. This a"must have" for all Stewardship Committees!

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