Church Leadership

This comprehensive manual from the Episcopal Church Foundation shows clergy and lay leaders the most effective ways to encourage legacy gifts

A booklet of the Catechism?the basic Episcopal teaching document.

Explains the historical and biblical roots of lay involvement, outlining how to promote lay leadership to change and grow the church.

Details how to set up a pooled income fund through the Episcopal Church Foundation and provides the necessary forms for starting a fund.

Explains how charitable remainder trusts work, details some of their features, offers an example, and lists where to get more information.

Provides prospective donors with in-depth information about the Episcopal Church Foundations' charitable remainder trust program and how individuals can set up such a gift.

Provides prospective donors with information about the Episcopal Church Foundation's charitable gift annuity program and how individuals might create such a gift.

Describes how these annuities work, details some of their features, offers an example, and suggests where to get more information.

Provides the necessary information on setting up a medical directive, planning your funeral service, and preparing to write your will.

Gives a basic understanding and describes the different ways of giving through immediate, deferred, or life income gifts.

Includes helpful suggestions about the steps to take before, during, and after writing a will, as part of planning for the end of life.

Describes how pooled income funds work, details some of their features, offers an example, and explains where to get additional information.

Introduces popular options for planned giving including a bequest in a will, life income gifts, gifts of real estate, and more.

This resource offers a path to integrating stewardship into all aspects of our lives

In this pamphlet, Scott Gunn offers an introduction to the Episcopal Church and its basic beliefs and practices.

Explores The Twelve Steps of Humility, the heart of The Rule of Saint Benedict, revealing how this ancient guide leads to wisdom, strength, and love.

Explores the meaning of spiritual growth as well as presents a plan for growth that can guide both congregations and individuals.

Esta guía, en versión revisada, es una lectura esencial para toda persona que participa en una junta parroquial.

Whether you're a new vestry member or a seasoned veteran the Vestry Resource Guide is essential reading.

Scholar Derek Olsen explores liturgical spirituality and how the prayer book serves as a repository of Christian wisdom and spiritual practice stretching back to the beginnings of the Christian movement.