About Giving in Grace
We are passionate about generous living and generous giving.
Paul encouraged the Corinthians to grow in the grace of giving (2 Cor 8:7). To help with this, we have created a suite of flexible resources that can be customised to the needs of your church.
Principles
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Generous giving sustains our churches and resources our ministry and mission. But it is rooted in knowing that God is the owner and giver of all we have and the invitation to reflect the grace-filled giving of a generous God.
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Creative stewardship ministry requires active, prayerful and committed church leadership.
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Differentiation honours the range of experiences, motivations and practices of our church fellowship and shapes how we communicate our invitation to God’s grace.
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The Case shapes the giving programme. It captures the data, commends a giving target to resource ministry and invites leadership advocacy and commitment.
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Planned, regular giving is the heartbeat of generous discipleship. Nurturing planned giving is at the heart of our stewardship ministry.
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In Scripture generosity and worship go hand in hand. In prayer Jesus becomes Lord of all we have. In prayer we acknowledge God as owner and giver of all we have.
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Preaching is the keystone of our stewardship ministry. It declares what God has done for us. It connects our giving to God's grace (2 Cor. 8:9). It invites a response of generous discipleship.
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Preaching connects our giving and God’s grace. Our literature - letters, brochure and response forms - makes a personal ask and invites a personal response.
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Our letters of thanks express our appreciation for the gift and the giver. Generous discipleship is not just what we do. It is who we are.
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We don't talk generosity to our children to solve our problems, but because nurturing the impulse to be generous is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
Blog in preparation
Giving In Grace builds upon a rich tradition of stewardship theology and good practice in the church. Within that tradition some key principles help shape its distinctive blend of biblical teaching and practical action.
Case Studies
Giving in Grace is extensively used in Anglican and other churches in and sometimes outside the UK. Read how churches have used and adapted the programme and the difference it has made.
