Stewardship Commission
Adopted February, 2001

Mission Statement

The Stewardship Commission of the church is made up of 2 elders currently serving on session and 3 or more members of the congregation. The purpose of the commission is to assist the session in fulfillment of it’s mission to teach others, welcome all, care for those around us, and provide for the worship of our Lord Jesus Christ. Specifically, the commission is to lead in the education of stewardship to the congregation, foster the development of individuals’ journeys of faith through participation in bringing witness of God’s call to the congregation, to plan for the culling of God’s resources offered freely for development of the annual budget, and to be lead by God’s purpose as Creator and owner of all things.

1. Education: Offer workshops lead by our staff once or twice a year. Advertise opportunities for stewardship education from presbytery or Princeton Seminary as they are made available.
2. Witness: Offer our individual stories of faith and call as directed by the pastor. Encourage members and friends to participate in bearing their witness to God’s work in their lives.
3. Planning and Participation in the planning and implementation of the pledge drive held each fall.
4. Implementation:
5. Stewards: Accept stewardship as a part of the journey of faith.
   Recognize that God, as Creator of all things, is ready to provide resources to fulfill God’s purpose to reach out to all creation.
   Grow and Change as God leads you.