Stewardship & Finance Resources
Stewardship
Bible study: A Word About Money by Pastor Donald C. Porter for the MN South District
Biblical Stewardship Principals (Congregational Stewardship Workbook 2000) by LCMS, Dept. of Stewardship Ministry
Christ's Love Compels Us based on 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
Planning Whole Life Stewardship (Congregational Stewardship Workbook 2000) by LCMS, Dept. of Stewardship Ministry
What About...Christian Stewardship by Dr. A. L. Barry
Tithes & Offerings
Tithes and Offerings (Congregational Stewardship Workbook 2000) by LCMS Dept. of Stewardship Ministry
Ten for Ten (Teaching a Lutheran Perspective on Tithing) by Stewardship Advisors
Fundraising
Chocolate and Envelopes: Should we allow fundraising at church? by Corinna Audriulaitis, The Canadian Lutheran, April 2004
Budgeting
Principles of Congregational Budgeting (Congregational Stewardship Workbook 2000) by LCMS, Dept. of Stewardship Ministry
RETIREMENT PLANNING
Lutheran Church Extension Fund > where investments build ministry
The LCMS Foundation - linking Christians with giving opportunities
Tax-Exempt Information
For IRS 501c3 information, read the LCMS Congregational Treasurer's Manual, or contact the LCMS International Center by calling 888-THE-LCMS (843-5267) or by emailing infocenter@lcms.org.
