rob fennell, atlantic school of theology [email protected] the stewarding self
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OverviewOur faith in a self-giving God The character of giving in the Bible
The ways in which human nature and
Christian identity are formed by giving
A few quick pollsShort videoTime for group interactionQuestions and commentsWrap-up within about an hour
Poll #2:
Speaking for yourself, how much is your personal giving impacted by your sense of who God is or what God is like?
Giving in the Bible Gen 18:1-15 (Abraham & Sarah’s
guests)1 Kings 17:7-16 (the widow of
Zerephath) Luke 21:1-4 (the widow’s mite)Matt 14:13-21 (the loaves and
fishes) Luke 19:1-19 (Zaccheus’
hospitality)Luke 8:1-3 (Joanna, Susanna, et
al)Matt 25:31-46 (sheep and goats)Acts 2:42-47 (apostolic sharing)
“Learning how to give - with no thought of return, with no conditions attached, with no hesitation - is the core spiritual exercise of practising how to love as we have been loved by God.”
“Generosity and empathy are built-in human instincts. But translating these instincts into daily practices requires nurture."
- David Ewart, "Giving as God Gives,” Observer New Series 78, no. 5 (Dec 2014), 44
Poll #4:
The next time you talk to someone or a group about faith, discipleship, following Jesus, or a related subject, how likely are you to include a few words about giving?
Short video
Drew Melby, “Growing Up in a Generous Family”
Source: http://vimeo.com/22080086orhttp://www.generousgiving.org/allvideos
Group interaction
Possible topics:
What resonated with you in Rob’s remarks,
or in the video?What made you say, “um, no”?What would you add about the
relationship between the giver and giving?
Stewarding Our Stewards: THE NEXT CONVERSATION
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Tatamagouche Centre, Tatamagouche
February 20-22,Friday 7pm – Sunday 1:30pm
Thanks for sharing this time. Blessings!
Rob Fennell
Atlantic School of Theology
www.creedalandlovingit.wordpress.com