{"product_id":"abundance-michael-r-ward-9781506461403","title":"Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book by pastor and certified fund raising executive (CFRE) Michael R. Ward provides church leaders a resource to lead their congregations to a new culture of generosity and abundance that raises more money as well as more disciples. Written specifically with pastors, congregation councils, finance committees, and stewardship teams in mind, this book encourages and guides a process of study, reflection, and action that is clear and practical. Ward taps into years of experience fundraising in the nonprofit sector to address the ongoing challenges of financing ministry. His goal is to empower congregations and other nonprofit organizations to expect and plan for generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book moves from grounding stewardship ministry biblically and theologically to setting up the basic building blocks for strong stewardship, including board development, stewardship planning, and strategic planning. From there, it addresses practical tactics, such as case development, communication, donor mentality, roadblocks, volunteers, and steps to a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal-life stories and examples of growing stewardship programs and capital campaigns are provided along with practical hands-on tools to help groups plan, develop, and implement stewardship plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael R. Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1506461409\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781506461403\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fortress Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.60d","brand":"Michael R. Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48065662845183,"sku":"9781506461403","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_946c522b-9e70-4d43-80b8-5a8aced3a711.jpg?v=1768676453","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abundance-michael-r-ward-9781506461403","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}