Stewardship of Life

Giving Thought to a Narrative Budget

By ELCA Stewardship Resources, September 29, 2016

Almost there! Click above for the free pdf download from the ELCA, “Giving Thought to a Narrative Budget.

“There’s another way besides a line-item budget to present your congregation’s proposed annual spending plan. A Narrative Budget tells the story of how your church practices good stewardship of the gifts entrusted to it. It provides a vision of where the church hopes to be in the coming budget cycle. It reflects how the congregation spends its time, talent, and treasure rather than paying the bills. Check out this free 12-page resource to get started.

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