An overview of the programme sections
- About Giving in Grace
- Key Principles
- Building the Case
- Designing the Programme
- Preparing the Literature
- Preparing to Follow Up
- Delivery and Evaluation
About Giving in Grace
Explore the shape of a Giving in Grace programme, how to navigate this site and the role of the planning group. Read stories of churches that have used the resources and how to take the first steps in planning for a fruitful programme.
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Key Principles
Giving in Grace builds upon rich thinking and practice in Christian stewardship, within the Anglican tradition and beyond. Some core principles shape the feel, approach and practical suggestions, so take some time to explore them
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Building the Case
The first task for planning groups is to draft a case statement. This core document summarises the ministry plans, financial situation and giving challenge, structures the group's work and focuses leadership commitment.
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Designing the Programme
Around the two core elements of preaching and written literature, planning groups will weave optional items such as small groups or social events to design a programme that is grounded in leadership and crowned by prayer.
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Preparing the Literature
In the preaching we teach; in the literature we challenge. The literature makes a confident ask for an increase in giving rooted in the financial situation, plans for mission and ministry, and a biblical framework.
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Preparing to Follow Up
Follow-up involves the warm appreciation and careful administration of congregational responses alongside following up non-responses, and meeting requests for additional information personally and promptly.
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Delivery and Evaluation
A simple checklist covers the practicalities of running Giving in Grace, an evaluation form aids reflection and some advanced financial tools help explore the way ahead.
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