{"product_id":"9780881777734","title":"Stewardship in African-American Churches: A New Paradigm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"When the church embraces the responsibility of living as faith managers of God's vast resources [as Psalm 24:1 teaches], the community of faith will prosper.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo begins this practical and theological study of stewardship, both in the context of the African-American church tradition and beyond. After all, a systematic approach to stewardship undergirds the ministry and mission of the church universal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA stewardship consultant, Amerson draws upon his experience to help churches  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003edevelop a theology of generosity;  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edefine stewardship leadership roles;  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecelebrate the offering each week; and  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eestablish endowment giving.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhile recognizing still-relevant traditions, he also points to newer tactics and strategies convenient to both members and congregations—including electronic giving, contribution statements, and year-end giving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA highlight of the book is Amerson's explanation of the development of a narrative budget\/narrative spending plan. He also writes about stewardship education at multiple levels. This book is a solid resource for financial stewardship education.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upper Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47113137783024,"sku":"9780881777734","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780881777734_p0.jpg?v=1763854214","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780881777734","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}