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NEW This Week: July 21 - July 27, 2008 |
How Global Climate Change Will Impact Core Church Ministries
 Here is a sobering, downright chilling look at the projected effects of global warming and how those will change the way we do ministry. It looks at areas of refugee resettlement, disaster relief, ministry to elderly and youth, food security and others. Click here for “How Global Climate Change Will Impact Core Church Ministries,” from the National Council of Churches of Christ Eco Justice Program. Requires free registration. While your there, check out the other wonderful free materials.
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Christian Stewardship is Taking God at His Word
 This weighty theological exploration looks at the range of issues, challenges and benefits to stewardship. Lots to think about for disciples and stewardship leaders alike. Click here for “Christian Stewardship is Taking God at His Word,” posted by Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.
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Second Coming Ecology
 What do you get when you cross the Left Behind hysteria with the ecological crisis? “It's often said that many Christians—particularly evangelical Christians—don't care for the environment precisely because they are so focused on end times. If God is going to come and destroy all this anyway, why should we invest our energies in preserving it?” What’s a better response? Click here for “Second Coming Ecology,” from Christianitytoday.com
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Energy Management Can Lower Costs and Enhance Stewardship
 Now more than ever, churches need to get serious about conserving energy, lest valuable mission dollars go up the chimney in heating (or cooling, or electricity) costs. Good resource, packed with tips. Click here for “Energy Management Can Lower Costs and Enhance Stewardship” From Church Solutions magazine.
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Vacation Stewardship Lessons
 “For me, living in a tent without plumbing or electricity for a week helps me understand just how much I really own, and how much of it I really don't need -- however much I want and like it. The awareness is priceless. ‘What more do I need?’” Click here for “Vacation Stewardship Lessons,” from SOLI webmaster Rob Blezard, posted in last week’s edition our free online newsletter. Click here to read other archived columns. Click here to subscribe.
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Stewardship from the Lectionary
 Looking for a way to put more stewardship into your preaching? Here is a great help -- a weekly commentary that highlights stewardship aspects in the weekly lectionary texts. Click here for "Stewardship from the Lectionary," from ELCA Stewardship Resources. |
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Now available - a reprint of the popular resource exploring how the meaning of stewardship evolved from Christian living in the 19th century to a euphemism for church finances in the 20th -- and how 21st century leaders can reclaim the broader meaning. By William Avery, stewardship professor at Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary. 
Here is a newly revised version of a popular and practical, soup-to-nuts how-to guide for a successful stewardship program. Outlines the seven most popular financial response models used by ELCA congregations. An easy-to-follow guide for new stewardship leaders. 
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