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10 Steps to a Significant Journey
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To make the 33 Days of Stewardship a significant journey for your church, simply follow these 10 basic steps:
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1. Choose the Dates for Your 33 Days Program
The 33 Days of Stewardship can be conducted at any time of the year. The choice is up to you. Select the dates
that work best in your church's calendar.
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2. Determine the Number of Participants
How many of your members will participate in the 33 Days program? Experience has shown that a reasonable
estimate is approximately 40 to 50% of your total weekend attendance.
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3. Order Your 33 Days Materials
For a limited time, you can order the 33 Days Total Program Package at a
big discount. The Package includes everything you need to conduct an
effective program for a minimal cost per person. For only $9 per
participant you receive the following materials:
The 33 Days Total Program Package is priced at a discount of 70% off the
retail price. This is a cost-effective solution that works for nearly all
churches.
The Total Program Package provides everything you need to conduct the 33
Days of Stewardship.
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4. Prepare Your Leadership for the Launch
Get your leaders on board prior to the public announcement of the 33 Days of Stewardship. Have them
read the book and review the Discovery Guide. Engage everyone in prayer for this important endeavor.
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5. Announce and Promote the 33 Days Program
The first public announcement of the 33 Days of Stewardship should occur a few weeks before the start
of the program. Encourage every member to get involved in this venture of faith. Communicate the
priority of participation and use the specially-designed bulletin inserts and posters for your promotional
efforts.
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6. Distribute Books and Discovery Guides
Two to three weeks prior to the program launch, begin to distribute copies of The 33 Laws of Stewardship
and the 33 Days of Stewardship Discovery Guide. These are the essential resources for the program.
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7. Launch the 33 Days of Stewardship
Most churches designate a Tuesday or Wednesday as Day 1 of the 33 Days program. On the weekend prior to
Day 1, the sermon and the worship service are a preparation for the launch. This motivates members as
they begin the journey.
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8. Stay on Course and Finish the Journey
Each day of the 33 Days, every person reads a brief chapter in the book and does a brief exercise in the
Discovery Guide. This is the "3 R's" strategy-a daily Reading, Reflection and Response. This has proven
to be very effective in transforming the way Christians think about stewardship. Each weekend, there are
sermons and lessons that reinforce the daily discoveries.
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9. Celebrate the Commitment
Day 33-the culmination of the journey-is a celebration of commitment by the entire church. Not just
financial commitment, but commitment to prayer and service as well.
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10. Complete the Commitment
After the commitment comes the completion. The 33 Days program includes follow-up strategies,
motivational letters and other materials to ensure that the commitment truly leads to completion.
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For the most effective, most meaningful stewardship emphasis, there is simply no better program than
the 33 Days of Stewardship. Act now to ensure that your church experiences this great journey.
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