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Articles to help you develop and lead your stewardship ministry, and stewardship tips you can pass on to your congregation.

How to Talk About Money, pt. 2

Some folks in our congregations need more than general stewardship principles – the “why” and the “what”. They need help with the “how” – putting those principles into practice in their situation. That’s where financial coaching comes in. Host James Lenhoff explores the importance and the how-tos of financial coaching.

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Benevolence and Stewardship Ministry

The Benevolence ministry provides a great hand in times of need. But how do you get beyond giving a person a fish to teaching them to fish? A stewardship emphasis can help a benevolence ministry to empower beneficiaries to a life of financial freedom.

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Issues in Stewardship Coaching

Stewardship coaching isn’t always smooth sailing. A number of issues can arise to complicate the relationship and hinder results. Learn how to identify, forestall, and address some common problems.

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Identifying Coaching Clients

In addition to coaches, your stewardship coaching ministry needs one other key ingredient: clients! Learn how to identify clients who would benefit from stewardship coaching in your church.

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Training Good Sense Coaches

What makes a successful financial coach and an effective coaching program? James Lenhoff discusses the Good Sense Coaches Training program with Leo Sabo of Christian Stewardship Network.

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