Episcopal Church Foundation Vestry Papers - for leading congregations

Are you interested in practical, spiritually grounded resources for your congregation?

Subscribe to ECF Vital Practices: A collection of articles, tools, and resources by and for congregational leaders. With a subscription, you’ll receive 12 issues of Vestry Papers as well as the monthly Vital Practices Digest delivered to your inbox.

In this month’s Digest, we’re offering 5 ways to help your newly forming vestry get off to a strong start, with the 5th resource to help your congregation strengthen your practice of year-round stewardship.

1. You’re a New Warden: Now What?

Have you been elected (or soon to be elected) a warden in your parish? “You’re a New Warden: Now What?” offers some suggestions on how you exercise this important ministry in the life of your congregation.

2. Hog, Bog, and Frog

Naming some of the habits that can suck the energy out of a meeting, “Hog, Bog, and Frog” is one way to draw attention to behavioral problems without finger pointing.

3. The Lord Broke Through

Are members of your vestry skeptical about the value of prayer and Bible study? “The Lord Broke Through” shares how for one small congregation, prayer led to a huge transformation..

4. Statistical Data on Episcopal Congregations

Do you know your congregation's statistics? "Statistical Data on Episcopal Congregations" shares how to download free reports about your congregation’s finances, membership, average Sunday attendance, and a twelve point study of demographics around your church.

THIS MONTH IN YEAR-ROUND STEWARDSHIP

5. Consent Agendas

In Do you need to be a better steward of your vestry's time? “Consent Agendas” introduces this method and offers a sample of agenda items for those considering adopting the use of consent agendas.

Church Leadership Conference

February 19-21 at Kanuga. Teams of 6 or more receive at 15% discount!

Presented by the Episcopal Church Foundation and Kanuga, this conference offers a retreat format designed to help vestries come together and discern what God is calling them to do in their mission and ministry. It’s a time and space for vestries to ask the big questions facing their congregations, featuring outstanding speakers and workshop leaders presenting ideas and resources, not only to inspire, but also for practical tools in ministry.

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