Developing a Giving Church

Based on the foundational premise that stewardship is the management of time, talents, and treasure, Stan Toler and Elmer Towns set forth a vision for pastors and church leaders to shape the thinking in the pews with biblical principles. Developing a Giving Church is designed to merge these principles with proven methods for creating a climate for giving through stewardship education.

Today pastors and church leaders have an unparalleled opportunity to shape a biblical vision for Kingdom giving. According to a Christian Stewardship Association survey, there has been a 26-year decline in giving percentages among evangelicals. Christian giving has shrunk one and a half to three and a half percent, with "only 1 or 2 out of 10 Christians" giving 10 percent of their income to the Lord's work.

A vital stewardship resource, Developing a Giving Church includes guidance for shaping a giving environment, suggestions for developing committed steward leaders, counsel on stewardship strategies, insights from respected leaders, and testimonies from joyful givers. Also included are stewardship sermons, anecdotes, and quotes.

Beacon Hill Press, the book publishing arm of Nazarene Publishing House, is a leading provider of Wesleyan Christian books, Bible studies, and Bible commentaries. Beacon Hill Press exists to provide inspiration and support with biblically sound materials that are relevant to the Church’s changing needs. Through encouraging literature, personal devotion, and small group resources, Beacon Hill Press equips Christ-followers with engaging books that inspire and minster to the Body of Christ.

• Publisher: Beacon Hill Press
• Author: Stan Toler & Elmer L. Towns
• Pages: 208
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 1999