What Do I Own and What Owns Me?: A Spirituality of Stewardship - Tapa blanda

The question this book poses is key to understanding and practicing stewardship as a way of life. Author Dan Conway believes that when all is said and done we own nothing because we are possessed wholly and completely by “a good and gracious God.” Stewardship is one of the chief characteristics of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. This basic insight, among others, was essential to the stewardship message of Archbishop Thomas Murphy, to whom this book is dedicated. To clarify and exemplify his message, Conway offers insightful reflections, moving stories, and practical reflection questions for individual and group use. What Do I Own and What Owns Me? is invaluable for parish stewardship committees, parish counselors, pastoral ministers, and all who have a profound desire to live as disciples of Christ.

Dan Conway Senior Vice President for Planning, Marketing and Advancement, Marian University, Indianapolis, Indiana An internationally known author, speaker and consultant on stewardship themes, Dan Conway has more than thirty years of experience helping Catholic organizations in strategic planning, communications, stewardship education, and development. Dan joined the staff of Marian University in May 2012 following 20 years of consulting with Catholic organizations in the areas of strategic planning, communications, stewardship education, and development. He served as chief stewardship and development officer for St. Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary (1979-88), the Archdiocese of Louisville (1988-93), the Archdiocese of Indianapolis (1993-97), and the Archdiocese of Chicago (1998-99). Dan recently served as Consultant for Mission Advancement to the Most Rev. Robert J. Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis. Mr. Conway taught in the International Catholic Stewardship Council's Institute for Stewardship and Development for many years beginning in l993, and he writes a regular column on stewardship themes, The Good Steward, for diocesan newspapers and other publications. During the past 15 years Mr. Conway has provided consulting services to more than 30 Catholic organizations, including archdioceses, dioceses, seminaries, Catholic schools, and religious communities. A graduate of Saint Meinrad College, he earned a Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Indiana University and a Master of Religious Education from St. Meinrad School of Theology.