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MONEY AND MISSION OF THE CHURCH (CL 4560)

Term: 2011-2012 Summer Session

Faculty

Charles R. Lane
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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM (6/18/2012 - 6/22/2012) Location: MAIN NW 230
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 12:30 PM - 2:20 PM (6/18/2012 - 6/22/2012) Location: MAIN NW 230

Description

Financial stewardship is essential to the life and mission of both congregations and wider church. This course includes a study of biblical texts related to giving and stewardship of resources, the meaning of money, one?s own attitudes regarding money and stewardship, theological under-girdings for financial stewardship, the importance of pastoral leadership in a congregation?s stewardship, analysis of stewardship programs, engagement with church leaders, and discussion of practical application to contemporary congregational life and preaching.