MISSION
To provide on ongoing, year-round program of stewardship education; to invite all members to participate according to their means in the financial support of the congregation and of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; to encourage planned giving; to challenge all members to offer their time and talents in the support of the work of the church.

MEMBERSHIP
The task force will consist of up to six members of the congregation, including at least one council member, and a chair ratified by the Congregation Council.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop education programs through which all members of the congregation can grow in their understanding of themselves as stewards of all God's gifts.
• Annually provide a program through which people make a commitment to financially support the congregation.
• Ensure confidential recording of members' giving, analyze trends, and challenge members to grow in their giving.
• Interpret to the congregation the mission and work of its synod and of the ELCA as a whole; encourage the support of the ELCA through prayer, financial support, and other ways.
• As appropriate, plan and carry out programs that support giving to special needs of the congregation, the ELCA, or other causes that have been endorsed by the synod.

TIME COMMITMENT
The term of service on the task force is normally one year, renewable. The task force meets as needed. Those serving may also serve as liaisons to other task forces and committees.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING

• The task force will provide regular reporting of its accomplishments and recommendations to the Congregation Council.
• The task force will prepare a written report for the annual congregational meeting.
• The task force will submit an annual budget request.