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The Power of Asset Mapping: How Your Congregation Can Act on Its Gifts, by Luther Snow (Alban Institute, ISBN 1-56699-294-X, 2004) Asset mapping isn't a new system or theory. It's a way of thinking, a doorway into an "open-sum" perspective rooted in the Bible and common experience. The Power of Asset Mapping, by long-time community developer Luther K. Snow, shows congregational leaders how to help a group recognize its assets and the abundance of God's gifts and to act on them in ministry and mission. Congregations will find the book easy to read and immediately useful. Leaders can begin with the tested Quick and Simple Asset Mapping Experience to strengthen and inspire any group in the congregation in as little as an hour. Further tips, techniques, stories, and lessons drawn from the experience of diverse congregations will help readers discover how asset mapping works. Finally, Snow provides lessons about why asset mapping strengthens faith and community.

The Great Permission: An Asset-Based Field Guide for Congregations
This easy-to-read guide includes theological background, case studies and how-tos for congregational leaders—all directed toward an asset- based approach to congregational life. Augsburg Fortress Item No: 6000169604, 2003. The Spanish language version of The Great Permission is titled Dones de Gracia: Guía de acción para congregaciones.

For a listing of more resources related to this subject of Asset-Based Planning, go here.

The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time, by Jeffrey D. Sachs. A landmark exploration of the roots of economic prosperity and the path out of extreme poverty for the world’s poorest citizens.

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Teaching Stewardship - TENS Bibliography of Resources for
Stewardship Formation

Compiled by Bruce Rockwell and Tom Gossen

This extensive bibliography has been developed over several years and is offered for your use. We welcome your suggestions on items that you think should be added to future editions of this resource.

Click on the titles below to go to the individual sections of this bibliography.

1. “How To” Resources For The Congregation

2. Booklet Resources for Every Member of the Parish

3. Stewardship Curricula

4. Theology and Practice of Stewardship

5. Faithful Management of Personal Finances

6. Will Our Children Be Stewards? Books to Read With Children

7. Videos

8. Other Useful Resources

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