This dvd consists of two presentations for the Stewardship and Evangelism event held on March 3, 2007:
1. "Are You Ready to do Whatever it takes to Grow the Church?" by Bishop Jonathan Keaton.
2. "Fundamentals for Success" by Wayne Barrett and Dennis Buwalda of United Methodist Foundation in Michigan.

Do you wake up every day knowing exactly why you were created? Groeschel introduces chazown - Hebrew for "vision" - God's unique plan for your personal fulfillment. Discover your core values, realize your spiritual gifts, and learn to use past experiences to form your future. Filled with stories, self-assessments, and step-by-step guidance for making God's dreams your own. This DVD, entitled Financial Life, is one of 5 in the series.

This video-assisted curriculum by Bill Martin and Wes Tracy is an interactive plan that will help you take charge of your financial life. This course is not a get-rich-quick scheme. Rather, it is about defeating the unholy trinity of financial misery - the demons of debt, undisciplined spending, and greedy consumption. You'll find the peace and joy that come from simple living, saving, investing, and giving. Subtitle is: Managing Your Money and Your Life From a Biblical Perspective. Eight Sessions on two videos.
Tape 1 of 2
Lesson 1: Loosen Your Grip
2: Work Diligently and Live Simply
3: Use Debt Cautiously
4: Give Generously

Tape 2 of 2
Lesson 5: Develop a Financial Plan
6: Invest Wisely
7: Provide for Those You Love
8: Experience Financial Freedom
Subtitle is: Managing Your Money and Your Life From a Biblical Perspective.

An overview of various forms of United Methodist giving: Apportionment, Designated giving (Advance) and Special offerings (Special Sundays).

Ted & Lee, as disciples Peter and Andrew, explore Jesus' parable of the master and his three servants and figure out that they shouldn't "sit on their stuff." They lead us to a discussion of what to do with our own "stuff" - our time, money and talents. Tangled Blue, guitarist/drummer (husband/ wife duo), Joel and Aimee Pakan, perform their original song, "Gift of Grace," bringing fresh twists of interpretation to two stories of giving and grace - the story of Mary washing Jesus' feet with expensive perfume, and the parable of the widow who gave all of her money at the temple. Cloverdale (VA) church of the Brethren youth share what happens when giving means reaching out to a member of the group who has cancer.

Our nation is experiencing what many have described as the “American Nightmare.” Increasing consumer debt, declines in savings, lower income growth, rising housing costs and a volatile stock market are all contributing to economic insecurity. We live in a society that tells us “you deserve it now,” whether or not we can afford it or really even need it. Simplicity, Generosity and Joy leads participants to examine their own values and habits around wealth, spending, discipline, giving and contentment.

This six session video study features Reverend Adam Hamilton presenting:

-Introduction: Faith in the Midst of Financial Crisis
-When Dreams Become Nightmares
-Wisdom and Finance
-Cultivating Contentment
-Defined By Generosity
-Bonus video: To Be A Blessing

Dave Ramsey - "We Americans love our stuff. We’re living in a fast-paced, me-first, instant-gratification world, and it’s finally catching up to us. Debt is out of control, homes are in foreclosure ... even banks are going out of business. What the world needs today is the message of contentment and simplicity, and that’s exactly what Pastor Adam Hamilton delivers in Enough."

Additional DVD with stewardship program, including printible artwork, bulletin samples, video clips, and other helpful resources.

Stewardship, one of the most misunderstood concepts of the Church, too frequently is related only to financial contributions. This video presents the concept as addressing all the gifts of God and looks at how we can expand our giving to every facet of our lives, including our time, our skills and talents, our physical and spiritual environments, and our money and possessions.

Based on more than 16 years of ministry and teaching at Willow Creek Church, this curriculum has been tested and retested to help others establish a life-changing ministry. This resource addresses the challenging topic of finances in a grace-filled, life-giving way. This comprehensive kit consists of three parts: Church Leaders Kit, Church Members Kit, Volunteer Counselors Training Workshop Kit. 1.Church Leaders Kit: This will give church leaders guidance and tools to envision and equip fellow leaders to launch and lead a year-round stewardship ministry. Includes Good Sense Implementation Guide & Casting a Vision for Good Sense video
2.Church Members Kit: The 6-session Good Sense Budget Course trains every believer to integrate biblical financial principles into their lives - spiritually and financially. Includes Budget Course Leader's guide, Participant's guide, video, and CD-ROM.
3.Volunteer Counselors Training Workshop Kit: The full-day workshop trains and equips laypersons to provide free, biblically-based, confidential counsel to assist families and individuals with financial questions or difficulties. Includes Leader's guide, Participant's guide, Counselor Training Workshop video.

Tape 3 of 6.
Does money cause you problems? How important is having the right clothes? What's money good for? Does your faith have anything to say about money and things?