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Stewardship

Listed below is a bibliography and additional information and links in the area of stewardship. *The resources and links listed are suggested as sources of further exploration. They do not necessarily imply endorsement.

Bibliography

Stewardship (pdf) coming soon!

Resources Available

• Covenant Resolution on the Environment (1992)
• Loving and Giving - produced by the Stewardship Commission of the Evangelical Covenant Church and available through the online Covenant Bookstore. Order copies now!
• Pledge Commitment Card - produced by the Stewardship Commission of the Evangelical Covenant Church and available through the online Covenant Bookstore. Order copies now!
• Stewardship Bible Studies - produced by the Stewardship Commission of the Evangelical Covenant Church and available online as a pdf. Download now!
• Financial Manual -  prepared by leaders of The Evangelical Covenant Church to assist local church financial leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities.

For a complete listing of Covenant produced resources available to order, click here!

Seminars | Events

• Good Sense -  This program developed by Willow Creek Association seeks to offer solid, biblically-based teaching and practical, easy–to–use tools for developing healthy financial habits. Good Sense also provides personalized attention from experienced counselors in a small group environment and in individual one-on-one settings.

Other Sources | Websites

Stewardship Commission of the Evangelical Covenant Church - The Stewardship Commission is formed out of the Executive Vice President's Office and consists of 6 members and 8 advisors that meet biannually to strategize, develop, and promote stewardship resources.

Stewardship of the Earth - This section of the ECC's Stewardship Commission website highlights books and other literature concerning our environmental stewardship.  

Covenant Trust Company -  Provides trustee and management services for most revocable living trusts and various types of irrevocable trusts arranged by Covenant Estate Planning Services.

Building Church Leaders - Find various resources through Building Church Leaders' Stweardship topic page.  

Crown Financial Ministries - Ministry aimed at providing a Christian perspective on debt management, budgeting guides and help with personal finances.

Ecumenical Stewardship Center - A network of growing stewards whose vision is to lead the Christian community in growing faithful stewards.

Generous Giving - Biblical perspectives on generosity and giving.  

Good $ense Ministry - A financial stewardship ministry based in the local church which supports the ministry of encouraging congregations to honor God with their money and possessions.

Leadership Network - This network fosters church innovation and growth through strategies, programs, tools and resources. 

Three Simple Rules -  A practical manual that can be used to improve your finances.

Environmental Stewardship Internet Resources:

• Evangelical Environmental Network - www.creationcare.org
• Target Earth - www.targetearth.com
• Au Sable Institute - www.ausable.org
• Evangelicals for Social Action - www.esa-online.org
• Natural Resources Defense Council - www.nrdc.org
• Sierra Club - www.sierraclub.org
• Wilderness Society - www.wilderness.org
• National Park Service - www.nps.org