Resources for leaders

Resources for Mission staff have assembled this list of tools to equip and inspire clergy and lay leaders as they seek to foster generosity in their parishes.

Recommended reading list
An alphabetical list of excellent books on stewardship—all tried-and-true favourites of the Resources for Mission staff.

Top Ten Little Known Stewardship Verses
From Exodus to 1 Timothy, these verses highlight the Bible’s constant theme of generosity.

A Program to Encourage Sacrificial Giving in Your Parish (fourth edition)
This useful booklet was produced by the Stewardship Development Department of the Diocese of Toronto.

Sunday by Sunday
These reflections on stewardship follow the Revised Common Lectionary and are written by Archdeacon Michael Pollesel, former General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Canada.

Developing a parish vision
This facilitators guide, produced by General Synod, helps parish leaders as they develop a parish strategic plan.

More inspirational material, prepared by Archdeacon John Robertson, national gift planning officer.