Includes bibliographical references

Contents:

pt. 1 Raising money in religious communities

What kind of people do we want to become

The typical pledge drive, alas!

identifying and overcoming obstacles to stewardship

What can churches ask parishioners to give

The budget isn't really that important

The minister's role in fund-raising

pt. 2 Putting a long-term stewardship program in place

The essential-checklist: important things to know

Implementing a 12-month stewardship plan