TRIO

[Home]  [Index]   [Search]   [E-mail]

In most parishes the burden of giving is shouldered by a few. In many cases 10% of the congregation is responsible for between 65% and 90% of the direct giving. A case of:

"...so much being owed by so many to so few."

Unfortunately the 'many' are usually unaware of this fact. This points to one of the key reason why their levels of giving are so low:

IGNORANCE - little or no understanding of their church's finances.

If the 'many' are to be motivated to give more, they must be informed and encouraged - and that is what TRIO is all about.

TRIO

This simple approach is designed to INFORM members of the congregation about the finances of their church and to ENCOURAGE them to become more responsible in their giving, by helping them to recognise that, as far as the maintenance of the work, ministry and mission of their church is concerned...

The Responsibility Is Ours

Method

The main feature is a presentation to which all the congregation is personally invited. Normally it takes place during the main Sunday Service.

Approach

Facts are presented with the help of an overhead projector or Powerpoint presentation. The emphasis is on affirming what has been achieved, on helping the congregation to value their church and on encouraging them to take responsibility for its house-keeping.

Content

Following an introduction the presentation explains in simple terms the current financial situation:

• Weekly costs

• Weekly income

• Future needs

• Present patterns of giving

It will also explain the Parish Share/Assessment.

It will give clear guidelines on how a response can be made:

• PROPORTIONATE giving

• REGULAR giving

• TAX EFFICIENT giving

Three Essential Features

• Encourage good attendance at the presentation

• Follow up those not attending.

• Ask for 100% response and collect all outstanding responses.

SUCCESS WILL DEPEND ON THE AMOUNT OF ATTENTION GIVEN TO THESE FEATURES

Do It Yourself

The programme is available to parishes as a D.I.Y. pack

Alternatively ...

An adviser can work with the Planning Group and actually do the presentation.

Either Way ...

The Communications and Resources Department is always available for advice and can:

• Train visitors

• Print and supply personalised literature.

How Long?

Normally at least 6 weeks from initial planning to final response.

Finally

This programmes concentrates ONLY on MONEY. It is designed to encourage more responsible attitudes to GIVING. In the long term it is not substitute for a Christian Stewardship Programme which can lead to deeper commitment to Christ that will be reflected in a more generous giving of time, talents and treasure

TRIO can encourage MORE people to:

• give regularly

• give more

• make their giving tax efficient

 For further information, contact Communications and Resources

Back to top of page