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September 10, 2007
Stewardship Resurgence in Louisana
Michael Stewart is the Stewardship/Cooperative Program Strategist for the Louisiana Baptist Convention. Before coming to his current position, he pastored churches in Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana. He is a graduate of NOBTS. He and his wife Joanna have two children, Joshua and Meredith. Josh is a senior at McNeese State University and Meredith is a Junior at Mississippi State University.
Here's what's happening in the State of Louisana when it comes to stewardship and ministry:
During the first two weeks of August, two teams traveled to 11 locations across Louisiana presenting "A Season for Stewardship" conferences.
During the general session, we showed the "It's A New Day" videos and introduced our state Crown reps. At the break, the Crown rep handed each pastor the 4-week DVD kit personally. Our reps were elated to introduce Crown Financial Ministries to our 110 of our churches.
In the church treasure/finance committee break out session we provided a tax seminar with information about salaries, maximizing benefits, and correct reporting procedures with scheduled time for Q/A. Further, our pastors received detailed information on how to have an annual, effective stewardship emphasis with a prove the tithe day campaign.
Their bags were full of other stewardship resources from SBC, LBC, Crown, and SDA. They also had a scheduled time for Q/A.
The conferences were well received! A number of DOM's participated and have already scheduled events for 2008.
I am grateful God has allowed me to be a part of a "stewardship resurgence" in our convention.
The Lord said: “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge...?"
Luke 12:42a (HCSB)
Posted by bstroup at September 10, 2007 1:30 AM
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