Across decades, many Stewardship Leaders of the church have contributed their wisdom, teachings, and ideas in the form of blog posts, articles, and videos. TENS maintains this library for all. We frequently add new material, so please check back often.
Our resources fall into four categories:
Do you have an idea for a resource you would like to see included? Or perhaps have a tool that you have developed and want to share? Email davey@tens.org and let’s talk!
Annual Spiritual Check-up
“Your view of money is the chief spiritual issue of your life,” says Bruce Rockwell, former Assistant to the Bishop for Stewardship, Diocese of Western
Created in the Image of God
When we truly believe we bear God’s image, how do we think of ourselves? Of others? Of our relationships?
Show and Tell
Learning how to tell our personal stories about money and meaning is difficult and humble work.
Intentional Hospitality
The link between hospitality and stewardship is clear. How do you put these principles into practice?
Stewardship Spirituality & Formation
Annual Spiritual Check-up
“Your view of money is the chief spiritual issue of your life,” says Bruce Rockwell, former Assistant to the Bishop for Stewardship, Diocese of Western
Created in the Image of God
When we truly believe we bear God’s image, how do we think of ourselves? Of others? Of our relationships?
Show and Tell
Learning how to tell our personal stories about money and meaning is difficult and humble work.
Intentional Hospitality
The link between hospitality and stewardship is clear. How do you put these principles into practice?
Principles for Effective Responses: Planning Your Pledge Program
These detailed pointers will help you create campaigns that achieve great results!
Virtual Stewardship 201
Topics Covered: Why your congregation should offer online giving options Best practices for using social media, websites, and mobile campaigns for faith-based fundraising Round-up of
Pledge Campaign Tools and Best Practices
Principles for Effective Responses: Planning Your Pledge Program
These detailed pointers will help you create campaigns that achieve great results!
Virtual Stewardship 201
Topics Covered: Why your congregation should offer online giving options Best practices for using social media, websites, and mobile campaigns for faith-based fundraising Round-up of
Being in Jeopardy
Walter Bruggeman explores the readings of First Advent, Year C and the relationship between fear and hope.
A Stewardship Litany
Stewardship is a journey of faith and response. This tool is a powerful one to shape a congregation’s focus on generosity. You may also download
Epiphany: A Feast of Stewardship
When we give our most valuable gifts, we never know how they will be received.
A Scriptural Stewardship Call and Response
Join in the refrain: “Lord, help me to do all that you ask, in the way that you ask, for as long as you ask,
Liturgical Resources for Stewardship
Being in Jeopardy
Walter Bruggeman explores the readings of First Advent, Year C and the relationship between fear and hope.
A Stewardship Litany
Stewardship is a journey of faith and response. This tool is a powerful one to shape a congregation’s focus on generosity. You may also download
Epiphany: A Feast of Stewardship
When we give our most valuable gifts, we never know how they will be received.
A Scriptural Stewardship Call and Response
Join in the refrain: “Lord, help me to do all that you ask, in the way that you ask, for as long as you ask,
TENS Topics
Ten-Minute Conversations on Stewardship Themes
The Role of Youth and Young People in Stewardship
What’s at stake for young people in church budgets? Why should they care? How do we form our young people in the ideas and values
The Relationship between Hospitality and Stewardship
How does our understanding of abundance and scarcity impact our ability to be hospitable? What traits to generosity and hospitality share? What makes you feel
Storytelling and Stewardship
How do we tell the story of our money and meaning? What impact to our personal stories have in pledge campaigns? What is the role
What is Stewardship? A Conversation
Join in a conversation between three members of TENS as they discuss the theology, praxis, and spiritual facets of our relationship to God, Community, and
TENS Topics
Ten-Minute Conversations on Stewardship Themes
The Role of Youth and Young People in Stewardship
What’s at stake for young people in church budgets? Why should they care? How do we form our young people in the ideas and values
The Relationship between Hospitality and Stewardship
How does our understanding of abundance and scarcity impact our ability to be hospitable? What traits to generosity and hospitality share? What makes you feel
Storytelling and Stewardship
How do we tell the story of our money and meaning? What impact to our personal stories have in pledge campaigns? What is the role
What is Stewardship? A Conversation
Join in a conversation between three members of TENS as they discuss the theology, praxis, and spiritual facets of our relationship to God, Community, and
