Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session
April 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
during the Zoom Specialized Ministers Gathering
a.k.a. Beyond the Walls
from Noon to 1:00
A new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery
In September 2024, at the stated meeting of the presbytery in Waco, representatives from the Budget & Finance Committee, along with the Rev. Josh Kerr, Ministry Relations Officer with the Presbyterian Foundation, presented a new vision of stewardship and generosity in Grace Presbytery. In our work and witness as Christ’s church together, we are seeking to equip churches with the tools needed to grow a culture of generosity, grow in our connectional church relationships, and strengthen funding for local and regional ministry. The plan to implement our vision includes: listening sessions, financial health analysis, education with experts, regional opportunities, and local church support. We are excited to announce that the first phase of our shared vision begins now!
You are invited! Please join us for an upcoming Stewardship and Generosity Listening Session
The first phase of our plan calls for listening sessions focused on stewardship goals, challenges, and practical ideas for churches in different contexts. We will listen well and take notes that will be used to plan resourcing and learning opportunities throughout the rest of 2025. Upcoming listening sessions will include both in-person and Zoom gatherings; some are regional and some are presbytery-wide.
Who should attend this listening session?
This session is designed for those serving in specialized ministries beyond the walls of the church. We recognize that many of you not only carry out ministry in these unique settings but also preach, moderate, and provide leadership within churches in the presbytery. This session offers a dedicated space to hear your perspectives and experiences.
Understanding the distinct contributions that specialized ministries bring to our shared vision of stewardship and generosity, we encourage you to participate—whether you are engaged in the financial health of these ministries or serve in various ministry contexts. Your insights are vital to this conversation.
Financial Health Assessments
The first phase of our plan also invites churches to complete a Financial Health Assessment, a tool provided by the Presbyterian Foundation to help congregations better understand their church’s financial health. This assessment is best done by a church treasurer, clerk, pastor, or finance chair. It is helpful, but not required, to complete this before attending a listening session.
Your presence and perspective matter! We hope to see you soon at one of our listening sessions. We are better together!
If you have questions about the listening sessions, please contact Christopher Lee, Josh Kerr, or your Regional Ministry Associate.
- Christopher Lee, Executive Presbyter, [email protected]
- Josh Kerr, Ministry Relations Officer, Presbyterian Foundation, [email protected]
- Lisa Wraith, North RMA, [email protected]
- Judith March-Hardie, South RMA, [email protected]
- Michele Goff, East RMA, [email protected]
- Sharon Curry, West RMA, [email protected]