"excel in this grace of giving" (2 Cor. 8:7)

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Reflecting on our Ministry

The first step towards completing the case statement is to spend a little time reflecting upon the ministry of the church. A simple SWOT analysis does the job. What's working well and be enhanced by investment of time, people and money? What areas of ministry are lacking and need attention or resources? What opportunities can be seized and what problems addressed?

The case starts with reflections on ministry. Why? Because stewardship is not about raising funds but resourcing ministry. The case invites the planning group to explore strengths and weaknesses, to identify opportunities and areas of concern. don't over-engineer this conversation.  What is needed is a 'holy conversation' about ministry hopes and possibilities among people who have the life of their local church close to their heart.