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Bridge to Tomorrow
Now there is help for the smaller congregation—those who average less than 125 in attendance for Bible study.
Through Bridge to Tomorrow, the smallest church has the ability to follow step-by step instructions in capital fund raising. This self-led program is on a CD-rom available for a moderate cost contacting Jim Swedenburg direct at 334.613.2283, toll free at (800) 264-1225 ext. 283, or via email at jswedenburg@alsbom.org.
Forward in Faith
A short-term capital funds program, Forward in Faith should be used only if the church’s financial need is less than one-third of its annual budget. Collected in a one-day offering, this method can be useful to churches seeking to purchase property, perform emergency church repairs, replace equipment or begin debt retirement plans.
Church leaders begin this fund raiser four to six weeks prior to the offering date by setting a capital fund goal and developing materials that will be posted throughout the church and mailed to members, including brochures, banners, offering envelopes and commitment cards. Letters are mailed to members, testimonies and sermons on giving are shared with the congregation and there will be Sunday School lessons on sacrifice.
On Forward in Faith Day after specific prayer time and a sermon on the joy of sacrifice, the offering is received. At the close of morning worship, a report is given on the amount received and committed to the church. Later, follow-up and acknowledgment letters are sent to members.
For Forward in Faith information, contact Jim Swedenburg direct at 334.613.2304, toll free at 1 (800) 264-1225 ext. 304 or via email at jswedenburg@alsbom.org.
Free resources are available to Alabama Baptist churches who give through the Cooperative Program at CooperativeProgramResources.org.
Other Stewardship Resources/Links
LifeWay Envelope Service
Electronic Giving
Crown Financial Ministries
Southern Baptist Stewardship Development Association
Pastor Life (stewardship sermon resources)
Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee
Stewardship Solutions
2021 Financial Issues Booklet
Capital Fundraising
Challenge to Build
Stewardship Sunday School Lessons
Introduction, Lesson Titles and Writers
SERIES ONE
Priority Living
Personal Giving
A Parable on Management
Principle of Generosity
SERIES TWO
Overview and Wealth Management
Managing Time, Family and Work
Entertainment – Pleasure and Joy of Giving
Being Rich By Giving
Being Rich Towards God
SERIES THREE
Defining Stewardship
Stewardship of Life
Stewardship of Time and Talent
Missions and Cooperative Program and Stewardship
Stewardship of Finances
LESSONS FOR CHILDREN
Defining Stewardship
Stewardship of Life
Stewardship of Time and Talent
Missions and Cooperative Program and Stewardship
Stewardship of Finances
LESSONS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Total Stewardship Preschool Resources and Sunday School Lesson 1
Total Stewardship Preschool Sunday School Lesson 2
Total Stewardship Preschool Sunday School Lesson 3
Total Stewardship Preschool Sunday School Lesson 4
Total Stewardship Preschool Sunday School Lesson 5
LESSONS FOR YOUTH
Defining Stewardship
Stewardship of Life
Stewardship of Time and Talent
Missions and Cooperative Program and Stewardship
Stewardship of Finances
Download all the Sunday School lesson files at one time by clicking here (.zip).
“It’s A New Day” is about stewardship! It’s about the lordship of Christ over everything in our lives! It’s about getting out of debt! It’s about being ready to fulfill God’s call upon our lives! The Alabama Baptist Convention State Board of Missions and the SBC Executive Committee are pleased to present this New Stewardship initiative to Alabama Baptists with faith and excitement for its potential. Imagine what churches could do for the kingdom if their members were not burdened with debt. Imagine what could be accomplished if church members were free to fulfill God’s call of ministry. There has never been a better time than NOW to experience true joy and liberty that comes through financial freedom!
Partnership with Crown Financial Ministries http://www.sbc.net/newday/alliance/
Resources http://www.sbc.net/newday/resources/
For more information about hosting this event contact Ministry Assistant Lori Lockett direct at 334-613-2304, toll free1-800-264-1225, ext. 304 or via email at llockett@alsbom.org.
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