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The Church is at its best when _____________________________. How would you finish that sentence? In my early years of ministry my answer probably would have pointed to worship, financial stability, or attendance at Sunday School and small groups as the key indicator of a thriving church. However, after nearly three decades of serving in and… Continue reading The Church at its Best

Your church has dreamed of new ways of pursuing its mission.  You’ve meticulously planned a major project for years.  You’ve carefully selected a Capital Campaign Consultant. You’ve prayerfully set the financial goal.  Now, the next critical step will determine whether your campaign thrives or falters in the coming months: building the Leadership Team. The Role of… Continue reading Building an Effective Leadership Team for Your Church’s Capital Campaign

When you hear the term “capital campaign”, it may evoke thoughts of aggressive tactics or secular fundraising methods. However, the Bible provides guidance for gathering resources to fulfill the mission of making disciples. Grounding your church capital campaign in biblical principles is essential to growing disciples as you set out on a capital campaign. Let’s… Continue reading Five Biblical Foundations for a Church Capital Campaign

Sometimes it can be difficult for a church to reach consensus on a campaign. Sometimes it is unclear whether the congregation fully supports the project. Sometimes the leadership simply wants more objective data to help make an informed decision. In these cases a Congregational Feasibility Study can be a very helpful tool.  Even if you… Continue reading Should We or Shouldn’t We? Everything Your Church Needs to Know About Congregational Feasibility Studies