Full transcripts are not available. Contact the GC office for further direction or consult our 2014 Online Conference videos via this site to view the full content of some of these presentations.
The Hard Questions
This presentation is intended to provide Biblical insights and principles that may assist us in our delivery of stewardship education and to increase our learning capacity in the area of financial stewardship education.
Download PresentationChristian Time Management
How can we be better stewards of our time? This seminar will help you realize what your “time eaters” are and assist you in separating what is important from that which is urgent. (8 hrs)
Download DOC (456 KB)Ezra, a Leadership Model
Nehemiah accomplished a miracle in 52 days by repairing the walls of Jerusalem, yet God called him to rekindle Israel’s spiritual life. Which task was more important? This seminar explores the attributes of spiritual leadership. (4 hrs)
Download PPT (2.2 MB)Learning to Walk with God, Part 1: Joseph’s Journey into Egypt
This seminar follows Joseph’s journey from Canaan to Egypt and reveals how he developed his character and his relationships with his brothers, his masters, and above all, the God who was with him. Study a holistic approach to stewardship through Joseph’s example. (12-16 hrs)
Contact Us to Request This ResourceLearning to Walk with God, Part 2: Jesus’ Way
After looking at the human model of “Joseph,” Scripture points to a better model, “Jesus.” More than a model, He is Himself the source, the strength, and the only way by which man can expect to master his life and change his character. (8 hrs: Can be presented independently from Part 1).
Contact Us to Request This ResourceStrategic Church Budgeting
In the past, the church budget was the sole responsibility of the church treasurer.This seminar will help you to involve the whole church in building a budget that is mission driven. (2 hrs)
Download PPT (248 KB)Temperaments
By investigating four biblical characters, you will explore four different temperaments and see how these people were transformed. (5 hrs)
Download DOC (125 KB)Stewardship Quotes
An excellent compilation of stewardship quotes by Jean-Luc Lézeau, presented in PowerPoint format.
Download PPT (1.6 MB)Let God Be God: Biblical Stewardship Foundations
Discover the key strategic elements that make stewardship ministry successful. This seminar explores a return to the biblical roots of stewardship as a ministry and focuses on reaching and implementing biblical stewardship in your church.Especially for pastors and church administrators. (18 hrs)
Download PPT (11.9 MB)Discipleship—Tuning Hearts to God
Focus on the principles and skills of discipleship and the spiritual walk with God. This seminar explores what it means to be a disciple and lists five dimensions where discipleship growth needs to take place. It also explores spiritual disciplines that serve as “tools” to help open your life to the presence of God. (20-23 hrs)
Download PPT (10.9 MB)Increasing Discipleship in Stewardship
Stewardship without discipleship has no future or power. This seminar explores the need for increasing the focus on discipleship in stewardship ministry. It identifies the rational and meaning of discipleship, and explores the basic ingredients of growing disciples. (3 hrs)
Contact Us to Request This ResourceLordship & Family Resources
When we accept the lordship of Jesus Christ, it transforms our daily lives. When we apply these principles to our marriage and family, they transform our homes. This seminar explores how to apply the principles of biblical stewardship as a lifestyle to our families. (15 hrs)
Download DOC (912 KB)Lordship in Everyday Life
This is an introductory seminar for everyday life. Explore the goal of making disciples and how people grow spiritually. (2-3 hrs)
Download PPT (1.4 MB)Normal Christianity: Biblical Life Management
Church members explore a biblical approach to daily life in this seminar. Here is an opportunity to look at your lifestyle in the context of Christ as Lord and Savior—“Letting God be God.” (8-10 hrs)
Download DOC (575 KB)Nurturing the Leader’s Spiritual Life
This seminar emphasizes the importance of spirituality for leaders and identifies key factors confronting a leader’s spiritual life. Explore ways to make the Lordship of Christ integral to your leadership life!
Download DOC (225 KB)Pastoral Role in Stewardship Education
This seminar focuses on the role of the pastor in a local church stewardship strategy. It looks at the pastor as leader, educator, and communicator. It is part of the larger seminar—Strategic Church Finances. (2-3 hrs)
Download DOC (225 KB)Prayer Pointers
This practical seminar focuses on the importance of prayer and gives pointers for strengthening daily prayer life with new ideas and methods. (2-3 hrs)
Download DOC (324 KB)Spiritual Leadership
There is a difference between management and leadership. There is an even greater difference between leadership and spiritual leadership. This seminar explores ways of growing as a spiritual leader, developing spiritual leadership skills, and leading people spiritually. (18-20 hrs)
Download DOC (865 KB)Strategic Church Finances
This seminar is a comprehensive look at the financial side of the local congregation. It includes material on the role of the pastor in a stewardship program and explores the different ingred-ients which need to be included in a church’s financial ministry. Time is given to explore basic principles of biblical stewardship and to understand how church finances work at the different levels of the church organization. (10-12 hrs)
Download DOC (590 KB)Tithing in the Writings of Ellen G. White
An abridged, concise PowerPoint presentation of the comprehensive and inspirational study by Dr. Angel Rodríguez, prepared by Claire Eva, Assistant Director of GC Stewardship Ministries till 2005. The presentation is based on the primary influence that shaped Ellen White’s understanding of tithing—the Word of God—and lists the basic theological concepts that she discovered and shared with her readers. (2 hrs)
Download PPT (1.3 MB)Tithing in the New Testament and the Christian Church
This abridged presentation summarizes Dr. Angel Rodríguez’ book by the same name. The question is posed: “Is there any evidence that early Christians supported the gospel ministry through their tithes?” The work investigates this important question in order to reveal the biblical basis for the practice of tithing in the Christian church. (1 ½ hrs)
Download PPT (258 KB)