Stewardship in African-American Churches
| By: | Melvin Amerson |
| Publisher: | Upper Room Books |
| Print ISBN: | 9780881777710 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780881777734 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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"When the church embraces the responsibility of living as faith managers of God's vast resources [as Psalm 24:1 teaches], the community of faith will prosper."
So begins this practical and theological study of stewardship, both in the context of the African-American church tradition and beyond. After all, a systematic approach to stewardship undergirds the ministry and mission of the church universal.
A stewardship consultant, Amerson draws upon his experience to help churches
- develop a theology of generosity;
- define stewardship leadership roles;
- celebrate the offering each week; and
- establish endowment giving.
While recognizing still-relevant traditions, he also points to newer tactics and strategies convenient to both members and congregations—including electronic giving, contribution statements, and year-end giving.
A highlight of the book is Amerson's explanation of the development of a narrative budget/narrative spending plan. He also writes about stewardship education at multiple levels. This book is a solid resource for financial stewardship education.