Stewardship

We are delighted that you are interested in learning more about Stewardship and about the leaders being raised up to be Mission Support storytellers in the Minneapolis Area Synod. We are doing so much work in this area; find resources, best practices, ideas for sharing God’s stories, it’s a place to connect, learn and share what is going on in your ministry setting.

What is stewardship?

Let’s start by identifying what stewardship is not. Stewardship is not a program, not a fall campaign for the budget, not a one-shot learning experience. Stewardship is “everything I do after I say I believe.” Congregations have long equated stewardship with only money. It does begin there, but it must continue on.

“ … you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

What is mission support?

Mission support is the money you place in the offering plate that is shared with your synod and the churchwide organization for ELCA ministries beyond your congregation. When we work together as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we are doing God’s work in ways that no individual or none of the 10,549 congregations can do alone. By sharing our time, talents, and possessions generously, God’s Spirit inspires others to give generously! Your Mission Support dollars support the whole church.

2012 mission support intent

What is your plan for mission support in fiscal year 2012 (February 1, 2012 – January 31, 2013)? Please let us know by filling out this form and mailing it back to us.