CAPTION: Rev'd Jeremy Putnam was a parish priest in Truro before taking up his new role with the Diocese of Exeter
New Giving Advisor Rev’d Jeremy Putnam Encourages Culture of Generosity
The Rev’d Jeremy Putnam has recently joined the Diocese of Exeter staff team as a Giving Advisor.
Jeremy recently moved to East Devon to take up a House for Duty post in the Honiton Deanery after spending the last seven years as a Priest in Charge in Truro.
In his diocesan role Jeremy will be supporting churches with mission resources, such as the Parish Giving Scheme, contactless giving and church grants.
Jeremy said “I am looking forward to visiting deaneries and PCCs and to helping support the mission of the church across the diocese.
A contactless giving device in St Raphael’s Church, Huccaby
“I think people are more aware than ever of the financial challenges facing so many people in our parishes and mission communities, as well as our churches too. That’s why one of the most common questions I hear is ‘how can we ask people to give to the church when so many are struggling?’
An Invitation to Step into a Deeper Relationship with God
“That’s why it is so important that our churches continue to develop a culture of generosity which reflects God’s heart for all of us, and reflects our heart for the communities we serve.”
Jeremy’s role is part-funded by the national church, and he will be working alongside Brigit Kiyaga and Sarah Owen in the Mission Resources team.
He added: “My role is to support our churches to think generously as well as strategically when it comes to resourcing our mission.
“Resources such as the Parish Giving Scheme and Contactless Giving points are more than just mechanisms for giving.
“They help our churches proclaim what we believe, in such a way that we offer other people an opportunity to participate with us in the mission of the church and God’s vision for the community we belong to.
“In other words, resources such as a Contactless Giving point, or a digital QR code for donating, are an invitation to step into a deeper relationship with God. I am delighted to be serving in this way and look forward to working with churches across the diocese.”
If you would like to know more about the Parish Giving Scheme, Contactless Giving or Church Grants you can contact Jeremy by email jeremy.putnam@exeter.anglican.org or by phone 07889 523766.
