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Question: WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A CHRISTIAN LIFE AMBASSADOR? 
AnswerThe role of the Christian Life Ambassador is to serve as a catalyst for such a fundamental transformation in the understanding of Christian stewardship from fundraising to the free and joyous response of one's whole life to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

Become a Christian Life Ambassador . . . Training Provided

Calling all CNH pastors, and all those individuals who are interested in this exciting new program to benefit your congregation. Christian Life Ambassador's agree to be a part of a network of initiators, implementers, educators, and motivators for the purpose of developing participants in investing in all of life and life's resources for God's purpose as follows:

 (1)Educate and (2) motivate a congregation's growth in deeper faith and in understanding the Biblical teachings about how the Christian Life is lived. (3) Engage fellow members in their Christian stewardship of life. (4) Encourage lay leaders who have a strong desire to bring the kingdom of God to people both personally and as a part of a congregation by reaching out into the community with the Gospel. (5) Disseminate and (6) communicate with pastoral staff, church leaders, church committees, and lay individuals information received from resources provided. Attend sessions designed to (7) train and (8) equip lay leaders in spiritual growth as well as be a member of a support network of like Christians. (9) Initiate and (10) implement ideas from resources provided by the Christian Life Ambassador network and approved by church leadership.

The program provides resources for: Bible Study Stewardship (Priesthood) Resources Communication Resources Networking Resources If you are considering becoming a Christian Life Ambassador - please read the following material.

 1) Position Description

 2) Program Brochure

 3) CLA Covenant

If you are interested in becoming a Christian Life Ambassador, or would like additional information, please email/phone one of the Stewardship Task Force Members: 

  Rev. Tom Norris, Chairperson   925-685-7353 ext. 102

  Brian Hyde 209-613-2125

  Steven Conlin 925-432-6308

 

  Lynnette Campbell  925-685-8607

 

 

 

Christian Life Ambassador Resources:

1) Biblical Stewardship Principles (full text - English)

Working the Family Business (Stewardship) Resources List      (updated 10/5/07)

2) Communications Resources Toolbox

3) CLA Orientation (3/31/07) PowerPoint Presentation         pdf
    
(Rev. Dr. Robert Newton - Rev. Thomas Norris, Jr - resources/communications information.)

4)  12 Months of Congregational Stewardship - ORDER FORM (includes the companion volumne Ten for Ten)      Cost:  $100.00. (Thank you to Thrivent Financial who's grant is covering the cost of mailing the above 2 items.)

CLA Flash Bulletin Archive

Click on the date/link to view Bulletin:

1) FLASH 04/04/07

2) FLASH 04/05/07 (Survey & Evaluation)

3) FLASH 041307 (CLA Toolbox Announcement)

4) FLASH 04/18/07 - New Training & Resource Tools - Begin Prayers to Share

5) FLASH 05/03/07 -  'Who Are We"

6) FLASH 05/10/07 - TRIADS - "A Tool For Bridging Cultures"

7)  FLASH 05/17/07 - Technology: MP3 Play - What's Available for Church Leaders

8)  FLASH 05/31/07 - Insights Of An Ambassador

9)  Flash 06/06/07 - How to Recruit a CLA

10)  Flash 06/21/07 - Caution - No Spin Zone

11)  Flash 06/28/07 - "First Steps"

12)  Flash 07/03/07 - Resources for Reaching Out to "Those who Aren't Here Yet"

13)  Flash 07/12/07 - Know Thy Neighbor

14) Flash 07/19/07 - Priesthood is Really Stewardship

15)  Flash 07/26/07 - Church Budget Preparation

16) Flash 08/08/07 - Summertime Hospitality

17) Flash 08/16/07 - How's Your CLA Program Going?

18)  CLA Action Item - Spiritual Gifts Discovery process

19) Flash 09/06/07 - 12 Months of Congregational Stewardship

20) Flash 9/13/07 - CHANGES TO THE CLA INITIATIVE - SURVEY RESULTS

21) Flash 10/25/07 - God Calls Us to be His Workers

22) Flash 11/01/07 - Take Your Pastor to Lunch

23) Do all your members have a firm grasp on Biblical stewardship concepts?

24)  CLAs and 2008 Convocations

25)  Flash 01/23/08 - God's Abundance

26) Flash 03/28/08 - Whom Are You Looking At?

 

   
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