Faithful Stewards Commission

The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana offers resources to strengthen stewardship ministry for Annual, Planned and Special (such as Capital) Giving. Bishop Douglas Sparks created the Faithful Stewards Commission to coordinate this effort. The Commission’s mission is to serve as a resource to promote, explain and celebrate the spiritual growth and ministries of our faith communities and the wider church that result from honoring God as faithful stewards of His abundance.

Our Network for Episcopal Stewardship (ONES)

ONES includes stewardship ministry representatives from all of the faith communities within our diocese. ONES representatives receive special emails and workshops offering ideas and resources to enliven year ‘round stewardship activities.

Please reach out to your ONES Deanery Coordinator with any questions you may have regarding your stewardship campaign.

Western Deanery: Pamela Harris
Central Deanery: Tim McLaughlin
Eastern Deanery: Steve Wilson

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS)

The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana is a member of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS). This membership provides additional stewardship resources such as annual giving campaign plans. The Diocese provides access to this membership at no cost to our faith communities. Contact the Faithful Stewards Commission Chair, Linda Buskirk, for the membership login information.

Stewardship Resources

The Faithful Stewards Commission has compiled a valuable list of online resources and book recommendations that will inform and strengthen your annual, planned, and special giving campaigns.

Do you have a suggestion for a resource to include on the list? Please submit your ideas to the Faithful Stewards Commission Chair, Linda Buskirk.

Commission Members
Linda Buskirk, Chair (Trinity - Fort Wayne)
Pamela Harris (St. Andrew’s - Valparaiso)
Tim McLaughlin (St. Michael’s - South Bend)
Rev. Clark Miller (Trinity - Logansport)
Meg Moss (Christ the King - Huntington)
Brenda Rigdon (St. Anne’s - Warsaw)
Steve Wilson (St. Andrew’s - Kokomo)

Diocesan Representatives
Bishop Douglas Sparks
Canon Christopher Hillak