CCMA Stewardship

From Ed Varnum
Director of Stewardship Education

One of my favorite cartoons is from an issue of Leadership Journal and shows a church sanctuary in chaos. People are jumping out of their pews, fleeing down the aisles, staggering, shocked and stunned. Why? The preacher has just announced a ten-part series on stewardship!

I am writing you today with this conviction: understanding the breadth of biblical stewardship will change the attitudes represented in that cartoon. As leaders within the Christian Church, we need to help our congregations better grasp the dynamic relationship between authentic stewardship, spiritual growth, and a vital, growing faith.

It was with this conviction that the Mid-America Region Council of Areas approved a Regional Ministry of Stewardship Education at their January 19, 2008 meeting. This ministry is being funded through the calendar year of 2008 with this big, audacious goal:

I am truly excited about my responsibilities as Regional Director of Stewardship Education, with my first two duties being to:

• Offer workshops on the nature of biblical stewardship for each of the four regional areas
• Assemble a regional constituency made up of clergy and laity who are passionate about stewardship education

You can be an essential part of this important ministry through:

• Publicizing and attending the workshop in your area (note that the workshop is a gift of the Mid-America Region, with the only cost being lunch)
• Sending me the names, addresses, and e-mails of those within your church who share this passion for Christian stewardship (feel free to include your name, if appropriate!)

If you have questions or concerns regarding this new ministry, please contact Ed Varnum at (573) 499-0466, or by email: edvarnum@centurytel.net

Stewardship Opportunities

Congregations, individuals and organizations may contribute support to numerous established ministries of the Region. Here is a listing of currently active support programs: Christian Ministry Scholarship Fund, Vision Builders, Regional Capital, Designated Capital, Disciple Mission Fund (including Disciple Mission Fund congregational Budgeted giving, Special Day Offerings at Easter, Pentecost, Thanksgiving and Christmas), and Special Offerings for Week of Compassion and Reconciliation. The ministry of the Mid-America Foundation is also available for permanent and long term gifts by congregations or individuals.

Details of each ministry support program are available by clicking on the program link on the right.

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Christian Ministries Scholarship Fund

Vision Builders

Regional Capital

Designated Capital

Disciples Mission Fund

Reconciliation Mission

Mid-America Foundation