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Out of the Closet?
Abstract: ELCA to foster open discussions concerning root of all evil.
"Conversations about money are out of the closet," said Ed Kruse, director for stewardship, ELCA Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission (EOCM). "People are really interested in hearing about money and finances, and money management."
The ELCA has launched a new resource intended to engage people in conversation and self-assessment concerning their feelings, knowledge, experiences and practices related to money.
Money Leadership for Thriving Congregations is a biblically based stewardship education resource that addresses people's eagerness to learn about and discuss financial topics, such as giving, saving, spending, debt reduction, financial life planning, personal financial profiles, and developing personal and congregational action plans
"Money Leadership" is intended for use by congregations in small-group settings. Group leaders can teach the program in six two-hour workshops or schedule an overnight retreat for participants. Available materials include a participant book, a leader guide and daily devotions. The resource was written by EOCM's stewardship team, and is available through Augsburg Fortress, the publishing ministry of the ELCA. Workshops are now available in all 65 synods to introduce the resource.
