To make the 33 Days of Stewardship a significant journey for your church, simply follow these 10 basic steps:
1. Choose the Dates for Your 33 Days Program
The 33 Days of Stewardship can be conducted at any time of the year. The choice is up
to you. Select the dates that work best in your church's calendar.
2. Determine the Number of Participants
How many of your members will participate in the 33 Days program? Experience has shown
that a reasonable estimate is approximately 40 to 50% of your total weekend
attendance.
3. Order Your 33 Days Materials
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4. Prepare Your Leadership for the Launch
Get your leaders on board prior to the public announcement of the 33 Days of
Stewardship. Have them read the book and review the Discovery Guide. Engage everyone
in prayer for this important endeavor.
5. Announce and Promote the 33 Days Program
The first public announcement of the 33 Days of Stewardship should occur a few weeks
before the start of the program. Encourage every member to get involved in this
venture of faith. Communicate the priority of participation and use the
specially-designed bulletin inserts and posters for your promotional efforts.
6. Distribute Books and Discovery Guides
Two to three weeks prior to the program launch, begin to distribute copies of The 33
Laws of Stewardship and the 33 Days of Stewardship Discovery Guide. These are the
essential resources for the program.
7. Launch the 33 Days of Stewardship
Most churches designate a Tuesday or Wednesday as Day 1 of the 33 Days program. On the
weekend prior to Day 1, the sermon and the worship service are a preparation for the
launch. This motivates members as they begin the journey.
8. Stay on Course and Finish the Journey
Each day of the 33 Days, every person reads a brief chapter in the book and does a
brief exercise in the Discovery Guide. This is the "3 R's" strategy-a daily Reading,
Reflection and Response. This has proven to be very effective in transforming the way
Christians think about stewardship. Each weekend, there are sermons and lessons that
reinforce the daily discoveries.
9. Celebrate the Commitment
Day 33-the culmination of the journey-is a celebration of commitment by the entire
church. Not just financial commitment, but commitment to prayer and service as
well.
10. Complete the Commitment
After the commitment comes the completion. The 33 Days program includes follow-up
strategies, motivational letters and other materials to ensure that the commitment
truly leads to completion.
For the most effective, most meaningful stewardship emphasis, there is simply no better program than the 33 Days of Stewardship. Act now to ensure that your church experiences this great journey.
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