Stewardship

A young man helps bring forth the offering collected during the opening worship service of the 2016 United Methodist General Conference in Portland, Ore. The General Council on Finance and Administration board has approved a 3% raise for bishops and a 3% increase for office support but also suggested an additional $20 million will need to be cut on the 2025-2028 budget going before General Conference. File photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

God calls us to be good stewards of all we are given – creation, relationships, our bodies, our talents, money and other material gifts of all sort. Ideas and resources to support your stewardship efforts are here with a special emphasis on financial stewardship and the message that “together we do more.”

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In the face of declining membership and shifting demographic patterns, local United Methodist churches are tasked with the critical mission of right-sizing stewardship for long-term sustainability and vibrant ministry.

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We hope that a discussion and exploration of financial ethics will not only strengthen the financial practices in local churches but also protect some churches from the devastating harm that can come from financial misconduct in the local church setting.

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