Sermon reflections written by the Very Revered Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.

Sermon reflections written by the Very Revered Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.

Queen’s Hall’s story is a powerful reminder that generosity is not just about money — it’s about vision, faith, and community. When giving is rooted in grace, it becomes a source of joy and renewal.

A growing rural church increased their giving by nearly 20% with an effective and empowering stewardship campaign.

Hear about how Christ Church Chineham embedded Giving in Grace into the life of their church, not only to increase regular giving but to deepen discipleship and grow their ministry,

Sermon reflections written by the Very Revered Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.

Sermon reflections written by the Very Revered Peter Howell-Jones for Giving in Grace.

Christian giving begins in the heart. As Paul writes to the church in Corinth, “the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have” (2 Corinthians 8:12). This powerful reminder affirms that generosity is not about equal amounts, but equal willingness. Yet many believers still ask: how does the heart know what to give?

Giving in Grace is a tried, tested and flexible stewardship resource. But is it right for your church? Is now the right time? Is there energy in the church? This paper suggests options, different ways to start a stewardship conversation and taking the next step in stewardship journey.

Planned giving is more than how we give our gift; it is the heart’s intention to make giving a priority. This paper explores the importance of planned giving – envelopes, standing orders, charitable accounts, payroll giving – as the key that helps unlock generous and committed giving.

Differentiation is all about the different experiences, motivations, practices in our congregations. We don’t do one size fits all. We let people’s relationship with their church shape our communications. This paper outlines differentiation in Giving in Grace.

Generous giving can transform a church and its ministry. Such a transformation requires leaders, both clergy and lay, to exercise their leadership and to engage personally. This paper explores the place of leadership in stewardship in Scripture and its importance for today’s church.

A budget will reflect our church’s past, present or future – but only a vision of the future will motivate serious giving. This paper suggests why a church budget is so important and what should guide its creation.

Alongside patterns of income and expenditure, the levels of financial reserves form part of the overall financial picture. This paper offers a brief reflection on reserves and guidance on generating the financial reserves charts for the case statement.