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Titles by: Adam J. Copeland

Author: Adam J. Copeland

Adam J. Copeland is Director of Stewardship Leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he teaches and directs the Center for Stewardship Leaders.

Beyond the Offering Plate 
A Holistic Approach to Stewardship
By Adam J. Copeland
Everyone knows that stewardship is more than money and finances. Nevertheless, seldom do we give time to explore the profound concept of stewardship in its many dimensions, including stewardship of time, work, body, mind, spirit, community, technolog...
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By Adam J. Copeland
It's true: most people don't enjoy talking about death or funerals. They're such significant life experiences, that it can seem better to not mention them too often. Yet the rituals we practice and the prayers we say when someone dies aren't improvis...
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By Adam J. Copeland
It's true: most people don't enjoy talking about death or funerals. They're such significant life experiences, that it can seem better to not mention them too often. Yet the rituals we practice and the prayers we say when someone dies aren't improvis...
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$12.00

Faithful Budgeting 
Connecting Our Spending Habits to Our Beliefs
By Adam J. Copeland
Most youth spend money every day-for lunch at school, songs for an iPod, text messaging fees-but they do not often discuss how their faith connects to those purchases. Jesus didn't give his disciples instructions about which brands to buy, but Jesus ...
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Same-Sex Marriage 
For Better or for Worse?
By Adam J. Copeland
The idea of same-sex marriage and the question of its appropriateness is prevalent in our culture and media today. It's also important for the church to be willing to address this topic with youth and discuss their questions and concerns. This one- s...
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Tattoos 
A Good Idea?
By Adam J. Copeland
Tattoos have been used by various cultures and religions for thousands of years. They appear everywhere today and are frequently seen on models, singers, and yes, even preachers. How should Christians evaluate this practice, especially if considering...
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By Adam J. Copeland
Oh, the youth mission trip. Smelly youth. Late nights. Hard work. Opportunities to see God in new ways. Chances are, your group's last mission trip took more time than expected to plan and some last-minute changes made life complicated for the leader...
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