tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14229312.post112784969719437835..comments2023-05-13T09:16:17.585-06:00Comments on FollowingFrodo: On Giving (and getting gifts)Gordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03767921257861340046noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14229312.post-1128170305309023862005-10-01T06:38:00.000-06:002005-10-01T06:38:00.000-06:00This resonates so loudly with me, it has almost ma...This resonates so loudly with me, it has almost made my head hurt. On Thursday I came home from an excellent conference, arranged and funded by the diocese, to feed clergy and laity and inspire us with a "Passion for God's People". That same evening my church council debated whether or not they could afford to contribute to a "mutual support fund" which the diocese is creating, to enable richer parishes (which definitely includes us) to help to support the ministry of those who can't fund their own mission. They so don't get it. Passion for God's people? Enthusiasm for sharing the Gospel? It's devastating, really...where to begin, beyond alot of prayer...But you're right, until they've got the point of the exercise, stewardship campaigns are going to be heavy going at best.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171138485811816831noreply@blogger.com