Igniting the Flame of True Christian Stewardship

Igniting the Flame of True Christian Stewardship Clergy - Part 1 For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required. Luke 12:48 Bill Marianes www.stewardshipcalling.com

WHY Are We Here?

That the end of our lives may be Christian, without pain, blameless and peaceful, and for a GOOD ACCOUNT BEFORE THE AWESOME JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST

Always consider yourself as needing instruction so that you may be found wise throughout your life. St. Isaac the Syrian

of over 285,000+ miles over 11+ years presenting to well over 500+ parishes

Cities Recently Hosting my Igniting The Flame or Effective Church Model Programs

Tipping Point of Data I have been blessed to complete strategic plans covering approximately 17% of all Christians in America GOA Metropolis of San Francisco (7 Western States) GOA Metropolis of Atlanta (8 Southeastern States) Ukrainian Church of the USA (entire USA) St John The Divine (Jacksonville) St Mary (Wichita)

Stewardship Calling Effective Church Model Institutional Effective Worship Experience Worship Vision Consensus Vision and Strategic Plan Engaged Disciples Disciples Stewardship Culture of True Stewardship Individual

7 Engaged Disciples Practices 1. Spiritual education 2. Living in H. D. (being a Hero and Disciple) 3. Discovery of Stewardship Calling 4. Prayer 5. Small Groups 6. Leadership Development 7. Youth discipleship

15 Culture of True Stewardship Practices 1. Stewardship & Generosity 2. Leadership Alignment 3. Tithing 4. Time First 5. It s personal 6. Engagement 7. Welcoming 8. Thanking 9. Youth 10. Messaging 11. Campaigns 12. Estate Giving 13. Transparency & Accountability 14. Small Groups 15. Team

7 Consensus Vision and Strategic Plan Practices 1. Leadership buy-in 2. 4-Ps (People, Process, Plan, Perform) 3. Consensus Why, SWOT, Vision, Core Values, Mission and Goals 4. Widespread participation and engagement 5. Transparency, accountability and communication 6. Diligent execution 7. Regular strategic planning

Effective Worship Experience

Top 5 Things People Look For In Picking A New Church 1. Quality of sermons (83%) 2. Feeling welcomed by leaders (79%) 3. Style of services (74%) 4. Location (70%) 5. Education for kids (56%) Pew Research Center Study: Choosing a New Church or House of Worship - Americans look for good sermons, warm welcome (August 23, 2016) http://www.pewforum.org/2016/08/23/choosing-a-new-church-or-house-of-worship/

The Stewardship Calling Model of the 4 Kinds of Christians in America

4 Kinds of Christians Passion for the Faith Intentional Cradle Incidental Cradle Intentional Convert Incidental Convert Accident of Birth Born Born Non-

4 Kinds of Christians Passion for the Faith Every Cradle Enters here Intentional Cradle Incidental Cradle Intentional Convert Incidental Convert Accident of Birth Born Born Non-

4 Kinds of Christians Few Cradle move here Passion for the Faith Intentional Cradle Incidental Cradle Intentional Convert Incidental Convert Accident of Birth Born Born Non-

4 Kinds of Christians Passion for the Faith Intentional Cradle Incidental Cradle Intentional Convert Incidental Convert Accident of Birth Nominal Convert enter here Born Born Non-

4 Kinds of Christians Passion for the Faith Intentional Cradle Incidental Cradle Intentional Convert Incidental Convert True Convert Seekers end up here Accident of Birth Born Born Non-

4 Kinds of Christians A church needs different strategies to effectively address the needs of each of the 4 categories of Christians Passion for the Faith Intentional Cradle Incidental Cradle Intentional Convert Incidental Convert Accident of Birth Born Born Non-

www.stewardship calling.com Effective Church Model Tab includes a comprehensive detailed presentation and extensive videos and podcasts covering 3 of the 4 dimensions of an Effective Church

What Are The Essential Characteristics of the Best Servant Leaders for BOTH Laity and Clergy? (based on Holy Scripture and the best practices empirical research)

Church Leaders The most basic task of the Church leader is to discern the spiritual gifts of all those under his authority, and to encourage those gifts to be used to the full for the benefit of all. Only a person who can discern the gifts of others and can humbly rejoice at the flowering of those gifts is fit to lead the Church. + Saint John Chrysostom

The Stewardship Calling Model of the Six Elements of Effective Servant Leadership Love Humility Trust Vision Team Courage

VISION TRUST LOVE TEAM HUMILITY

Be Loving A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13: 34-35

Be Humble Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4

Be Trustworthy, Trusting and Instill Trust There are over 39 references to trust in the Book of Psalms alone Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Be Visionary Where there is no vision, the people will perish. Proverbs 29:18

Build and Lead Teams So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Romans 12:5

Be Courageous Watch, stand fast in the faith, be courageous; be strong. Let all you do be done with love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Be Courageous Matthew 21:12 Mark 11:15 Luke 19:45 John 2:15

Leaders of a Church will either be risk takers, caretakers or undertakers. Pastor Rick Warren

Your Always Free Parish Resource www.stewardshipcalling.com You can download an Christian Servant Leadership presentation, a video and podcast that cover this material, and a comprehensive parish leadership training program here: http://stewardshipcalling.c om/leadership/ Email questions to: Bill@stewardshipcalling.com

5 of the 6 Best Practices Dimensions of Christian Servant Leaders http://stewardship calling.com/intern et-radio/ Stewardship Calling 5 th Sunday Series on Ancient Faith Radio December 31, 2017

The GOA Clergy Initiative

Clergy Initiative Update In 2016, the GOA received a $1,000,000 Lilly Endowment grant for a 3-year study to: Launch educational programs to increase clergy financial literacy and management skills Educate parish leadership about key economic and other challenges of pastoral leaders Provide seed funding for a Ministerial Excellence Fund to offer grants to priests to reduce their financial challenges

Four Data Collection Surveys Four Clergy Surveys Danielson Institute Trauma, Relational Spirituality, and Resilience: A Study of Greek Priests and Presvyteres N= 209, (Presvyteres N=113, Priests N=96) Two from the Metropolis of Atlanta Strategic Plan Clergy Task Force Goals 2.1 Clergy Development Program N = 62 (59% of all Clergy and Deacons) Goal 2.3 Clergy Evaluation Program N= 64 (71% of all Clergy) Danielson Institute Center for Family Care Clergy Initiative Survey- Survey of 654 Priests and 525 Presvyteres. N= 247 (Priests N=158 (24%) and Presvyteres N=89 (17%)

Summary of just a few of the hundreds of Clergy Initiative data sets and findings from these these pioneering and empirical studies

Metropolis of Atlanta Strategic Plan Goal 2.1 Clergy Development How Many Hours Do You Work per Week? 30-50 hours 16% 70+ hours 51% 50 70 hours 1 2 3 4 5

Lack of Savings If faced with an emergency 30% of Clergy could not come up with more than $1,000 46.7% of Clergy could not come up with more than $5,000 38% 30% 23% 15% 8% 0% 30% 7% 10% 13% 30% 24% 17% 1 2 3 4 5 6 *FINRA 2016

GOA Retirement Savings 16% of Clergy have $0 saved for retirement 53% of Clergy have less than $49,000 saved for retirement 1 2 3 4 5 6 15% 15% 16% 16% 18% 21% 0% 7% 14% 21% 28%

Total Personal Savings Outside of Retirement 28 % of Clergy have $0 saved 49% of Clergy have less than $5,000 saved 35% 28% 21% 14% 7% 0% 49% 28% 21% 21% 18% 13% 1 2 3 4 5

How frequently do you live paycheck to paycheck Percent 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 About 60% of Clergy generally live paycheck to paycheck All the time Sometimes Rarely Never

Clergy Long Term Planning 52% do not have a will 81% do not have an estate plan 49% have never consulted a financial advisor

In Which Areas Would Clergy Like Further Education Metropolis of Atlanta Strategic Plan Goal 2.1 Clergy Development Pastoral Skills 44% Parish Administration, finances, 39% budget & Office Administration Spiritual Growth 39% Grief & Bereavement 35% Leadership & Team Building 34% Mental Health Issues 34% Clergy were asked to identify 5 areas out of 19

Top 7 Clergy Needs From National and Metropolis Strategic Plans Clergy Development Clergy Continuing Education Clergy Mentoring Clergy Transitions Clergy Wellness Clergy Compensation Clergy Recruitment

Summary Conclusions of Studies Ministry is a deeply meaningful and satisfying calling There is growing evidence that Clergy (and families) are at significant risk for mental and physical problems including trauma symptoms Laity have underappreciated the financial strain on Clergy and their families Clergy are not yet well equipped to manage their personal finances or their congregations finances Clergy desire significant additional education and training on parish administration, leadership and parish operational topics, in addition to pastoral skills, bereavement and mental health issues

Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts The Serbian Clergy Initiative?

Your Always Free Parish Resource www.stewardshipcalling.com The 2 Serbian Clergy and Laity presentations and the Effective Church Model presentation can be downloaded under the Upcoming Programs Tab and Serbian Diocese page at: http://stewardshipcalling.com/serbian-orthodoxdiocese-new-gracanica-midwestern-america/ Send questions to: Bill@stewardshipcalling.com

One Stop Always Free - Forever Stewardship Resource www.stewardshipcalling.com Effective Church Model Stewardship Strategic Planning

1. Ancient Faith Radio 5 th Sunday Stewardship Calling live internet call-in program from 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. EDT (4-29-18; 7-29-18; 9-30-18; 12-30-18) http://stewardship calling.com/intern et-radio/ 2. Coming soon a 15 minute stewardship podcast series Bill@stewardshipcalling.com

This Evening s Presentation ~ What s changing in our world that our churches should consider ~ Facts and figures of what s happening in our churches ~ How Engaged Disciples and the 15 best practices elements of a Culture of True Stewardship can transform your church

We have been called as one of the 70 Disciples Luke 10:1