TY - BOOK AU - Weems,Lovett H. AU - Michel,Ann A. TI - Generosity, stewardship and abundance: a transformational guide to church finance SN - 1538135329 AV - BV770 .W44 2021 U1 - 254.8 23 PY - 2021///] CY - Lanham, Maryland PB - Rowman & Littlefield KW - Church finance KW - Generosity KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - fast N1 - "An Alban Institute book"; Includes bibliographical references and indexes N2 - God's purpose in calling us to lives of faithful stewardship and generosity isn't merely to sustain the church. Rather, the continued existence of the church is essential to sustain the powerful, transformative message of our faith. Lovett H. Weems Jr. and Ann A. Michel present the Bible's redeeming and transforming message of generosity, stewardship, and abundance in this comprehensive guide to Christian financial responsibility. The book provides practical advice to pastors and church leaders tasked with funding ministry and inspiring others toward responsible stewardship and greater generosity. It addresses church fundraising, stewardship campaigns, budgets, financing capital needs, endowments, and innovative approaches to economic sustainability. The book integrates the theological and practical dimensions of finance to empower congregational leaders to think critically about stewardship from a Christian perspective, help them use their personal and congregational possessions in the light of faith ER -