THE BOOK OF DISCIPLINE
of
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Paragraph 629.5.a-i
RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE AREA OF STEWARDSHIP
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Plan and promote a comprehensive program of stewardship
People of all ages
Stewardship Education
Proportionate giving and tithing
Funding the Church’s ministries
Planned Giving
Time and Abilities
Economics and Money Management
Lifestyle
EIGHT AREAS OF INTERPRETATION AND PROMOTION
1. Biblical and theological basis for stewardship.
2. Promote giving consistent with Christian Lifestyle.
3. Funding concepts consistent with sound principals and church doctrine.
4. Educate the local church that tithing is the minimum goal.
5. Design and schedule training events.
Distribute promotional material.
Enlist local church participation in a year round program of stewardship.
6. Guide the work of district committees and local church stewardship and finance
committees/teams.
7. Promote ecological and environmental efforts in conference and local churches.
8. Participation with National Association of Stewardship Leaders and National
Association of UM Foundations.