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Radical Welcoming and Hospitality

CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP. Radical Welcoming and Hospitality. Regional Stewardship Education Meetings Summer 2013.

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Radical Welcoming and Hospitality

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  1. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Radical Welcoming and Hospitality Regional Stewardship Education Meetings Summer 2013 Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  2. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP “What I do with what I have when I believe in God.” Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  3. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Tonight’s focus… …weekend experience as first-time newcomers join you for Mass. Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  4. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP “The weekend experience is the number one opportunity for people in the community to connect with church. You can grow a healthy parish by looking beyond the people in the pews to the people who are NOT there.” ~ Fr. Michael White Rebuilt Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  5. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP What would it be like for your newcomers if someone addressed them by name already the second time they came? Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  6. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP “When he gives me communion, he says my name. I was surprised he remembered my name. It just makes it so special.” ~Agnes Magnaye, St. Susanna parishioner noting a favorite personal moment from the times Archbishop Tobin celebrated Mass during the pilgrimage to Rome to receive the pallium. Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  7. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Father White describes his own parish in Timonium, MD, Church of the Nativity… “…no effort was made to think from or speak to the perspective outsider. And, far from appreciating, much less celebrating them, new comers and guests at Nativity weren’t even greeted or acknowledged. In fact, with predictable regularity, the culture revealed its inbred hostility toward them.” Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  8. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  9. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  10. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP “…lost people might be shallow and unsure in their faith. … But, at some level these people are seeking God. And if we don’t help them find Him, not only are THEY lost, (but) We are too.” ~Fr. Michael White Rebuilt Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  11. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Matthew Kelly’s 4 Step Inviting Approach 1.) Nurture friendships. 2.) Pray for the people you are trying to reach. 3.) Share your own life-changing story. 4.) Invite your friend to church. Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  12. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Jesus never blamed the lost for being lost, he just wanted to find them. Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  13. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP A Plan for Engagement(Intentionality in Ministry) • Define and communicate the mission • Teach stewardship, discipleship and gratitude • Create a stewardship commission • Be accountable Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  14. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Define and communicate the mission. What are the unique charisms of your parish? What are your “three great things”? Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  15. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP “Being a welcoming parish is one of the pre-conditions to becoming a stewardship parish.” ~ Dr. Charles Zech Professor of Economics Villanova University Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  16. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  17. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP The Parish Embrace Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  18. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  19. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP “…encouraging parishioners to be welcoming has a greater impact on volunteer time, spiritual time, and outreach time than does employing greeters…” ~ Dr. Charles Zech Best Practices in Parish Stewardship Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  20. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP Our goal should be to work so hard and diligently at hospitality and gratitude that … our parishes will … become not just where people go, but places where people want to be. Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

  21. CREATING A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP “My dear fellow Christians, I believe we have something to talk about this morning. Perhaps its time to review our welcoming and hospitality.” ~Adapted from Justin Clements book, “Time, Talent, & Treasure” Office of Stewardship and Development· 1400 N. Meridian Street · Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 · 317-236-1425 · 800-382-9836, ext. 1425 · www.archindy.org/stewardship

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