Stepping Into Stewardship

Last week I was in Orlando, Florida for the "Stepping Into Stewardship" National Conference co-sponsored by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and our closest denominational cousin the United Church of Christ. It was a fabulous event with tremendous keynote speakers, enlightening workships, faithful conversations on stewardship best practices...and its own hashtag!

So here are a couple of my favorite Twitter-based reflections on the Conference.

The conversation has started! Talking church, money & joy together! #Faith #Giving #SISGenerosity pic.twitter.com/em6UkPyEfa

— Aimee A'Laine (@newjoynjourney) March 31, 2016

Let's do talk about money. And Justice. And Love. We can't honor God any other way. Live your faith. #SISGenerosity #Reflections

— Aimee A'Laine (@newjoynjourney) March 31, 2016

People give because 1.Belief in mission 2.Regard for leadership & 3.Fiscal responsibility. #SISgenerosity

— Brigit Stevens (@brigitstevens) March 31, 2016

If you don't believe you are making a difference - why should your donors? #sisgenerosity

— FaithandGiving (@FaithandGiving) March 31, 2016

If the Budget is the first thing on the board agenda, it speaks clearly that our churches mission is to balance the budget #sisgenerosity

— Liz F. DeWeese (@lizdeweese0624) March 31, 2016

Irreverent observation: Stewardship folks come more professionally dressed than any other church group gathering. #sisgenerosity

— Jim Thomas (@b74eqcm) March 31, 2016

"Stewardship is not fundraising... It is spiritual discipline." Bruce Barkhauer. #sisgenerosity

— Brian Frederick-Gray (@bfrederickgray) April 1, 2016

Thanks to all leaders and participants in Stepping Into Stewardship-especially UCC partners. Great Conference! #sisgenerosity

— FaithandGiving (@FaithandGiving) April 1, 2016

Keep up with the whole conversation at twitter.com/#SISGenerosity