Economics is something most of us run away from, but understanding people in your church’s relationship to money, as well as your own, is critical to the financial success of your church.

Uncover the underlying assumptions that shape your comfort or discomfort with money.  Identify the core values that shape your own approach to money.  See how these values and money story color your approach to stewardship at the congregational level.  Explore biblical models of financial stewardship including Jesus’ own relationship to money.  This safe, interactive workshop is designed to increase your confidence in dealing with money, and in addressing financial issues with your congregation. In Spiritual Economics, you'll discover your personal money story and how it impacts your leadership in the church.  You will: 

• Uncover the underlying assumptions that shape your comfort level with money.  

• Identify the core values that shape your approach to money.  

• See how these values color your approach to stewardship at the congregational level.  

• Explore biblical models of financial stewardship including Jesus' own relationship to money.  

Your facilitator for this program will be Rebekah Simon-Peter, who is the author of The Jew Named Jesus, and a workshop called Creating a Culture of Renewal. There are several recordings of her presentations, to watch an example of this remarkable speaker’s ability, go here.   Learn more about her ministry.

This four-session webinar will begin at noon on January 23^rd for one hour, subsequent one hour meetings will be on January 30, February 6 and 13.  The cost for this program is $99 and is sponsored by the Missouri United Methodist Foundation’s Clergy and Church Financial Ministry program, and funding from the Lilly Endowment.  To register, click here or contact Chris Bouchard at cbouchard@mumf.org or (573) 268-4440.