Table of Contents: Fall 2007
Editorial - Richard Kauffman
Features
The manna among us
by Meg E. Cox
A case study in mutual accountability.
Habitual generosity
by John H. Neufeld
Developing the biblical virtue of consistent generosity for a lifetime.
Writing money autobiographies
by Sally Weaver Glick
How writing a money autobiography helps us know and change our financial lives.
Economics for pastors
by Mark L. Vincent
Helping pastors understand basic economics that impact congregational economics.
Creating and managing a benevolence fund
by Mennonite Mutual Aid
Congregations can establish a benevolence fund to help people in financial
need as well as those people who want to help others.
DEPARTMENTS
Pastoring God’s People – Preaching the dreaded stewardship sermon
by Jim Brown
Forming Faith – Money at life’s milestones
by Jeff Steckle
Engaging the World – Thinking beyond the offering plate
by Marty Lehman
Pondering the Word – Advent promptings
by Jennifer Davis Sensenig
Leader tips and Sidebars: Questions to consider before preaching on stewardship; Writing money autobiographies; Helping people manage unpaid medical bills; Avoiding affinity fraud
Worship resources: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany 2007-2008 – Introduction and guidelines; Reproducible resources
Resources for leaders