Resources
Here are the groups we have worked with most closely while conducting the work of the EMU
National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders
The New Jersey Synod was invited to participate in this initiative and the EMU project was the result. This page includes a detailed description of the initiative and resources outside the ELCA
Lake Institute on Faith and Giving
The Lake Institute is part of the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. It is the only academic program in the Nation studying living in a religious context
Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising is offered on line and in person for pastors and lay leaders who want to dig deep into funding religious institutions
Cultivating Generous Congregations is offered Through the ELCA for congregational groups who want to grow in their own generosity as disciples.
a values-based financial literacy program for congregational groups wihci is offered online through the ELCA.
Portico is a Ministry of the ELCA providing Medical Insurance and retirement plans for Congregations in the ELCA. They have retirement planning and individual financial well being tools on their web site.
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
L.S.S. of Minnesota provides Financial counseling to Portico members. They also are the place for Pastors to look for help with Federal Student Loan forgiveness.
In addition, EMU has hosted these authors here in the New Jersey Synod to came to discuss their books on congregational mission, leadership and finances.
Bonnie Ives Marden – Church Finances for Missional Leaders
Michael Girlinghouse – Embracing God’s future without forgetting the past