April 11, 2019
Vol. 5 Issue 2
April 13 is Stewardship Sabbath in NAD
Read our articles to learn how busy pastors and church elders grow stewardship
"I preached for six months on how Jesus gave all."
Malcolm Douglas, a pastor in Arizona, shares a case study of teaching Stewardship to one of his churches which when he arrived was in significant financial woes. Now, five years later, church giving is up, attendance has increased, and the church school is no longer in danger of closing. How did it all happen?

Are you a Trader, Taker, or Investor?
What does being a trader, taker, or investor have to do with stewardship? Find out in this engaging Stewardship Sabbath sermon by Gerry Christman. Follow the link to download the manuscript, PowerPoint, and children's story. Available in English and Spanish.

Gordon Botting, Michael Harpe, John Mathews, and Paul Smith honored by NAD Stewardship
NAD Stewardship awarded Gordon Botting, John Mathews, and Paul Smith with lifetime achievement awards. Michael Harpe received an Excellence in Ministry award. Thank you for your service to promote Christian stewardship!
Small Group Discussion starters: I am a Steward Video Series
God is Faithful Hear how health developments changed the missionary destination to the family farm for Kevin and Angelia. Share their story of stewardship and inspire your church.

Ask the Coach
The average American in the 56-61 age bracket has only approximately $163,577 in savings—enough to last them maybe five years. Here are a few retirement planning benchmarks to share with those you know who are in their 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's.

Why do some ideas go viral? Stories.
Jonah Berger from the Wharton School of Business researched why some things go viral and others don't. Stories are particularly effective because people love sharing stories. "We want to build stories that bring our message, or our idea long for the ride," says Berger. He continues, "craft a narrative that carries that message inside of it, and it'll be hard for people to forget it."

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Editor:  Bonita Joyner Shields
Editorial Assistant:  Kate Wolfer
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