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Generation X giving

2009-04-28T20:47:00-06:00

“Generation X” includes people in the US born from about 1965-1981. A lot of churches seek to fill their worship centers with this 20- to 30-something group. If your church is successful in this, then the next step is getting them to give to your mission.

Are you ready to launch your capital campaign?

2009-04-13T20:45:00-06:00

The beginning of every capital campaign will undoubtedly bring a moment when anxiety takes over and every leader starts to ask, “What did I get myself into?”

From Fear to Faith download available

2009-03-27T14:03:00-06:00

With negative news hitting from all angles, even those in ministry leadership can get worn down. We want to help you direct your congregation’s thoughts from those of worry to those of hope. That’s why we have developed this leader’s guide, complete with outlines for four sermons designed to lead your congregation out of fear and into a deeper faith.

Bargain sales

2009-03-16T18:41:01-06:00

A bargain sale occurs when a member of a church congregation sells an asset (land, buildings, securities, vehicles, etc) to the church for less than market value. When this occurs, the church has received an “in-kind” donation.

Should a pastor know how much people give?

2009-03-03T20:07:00-06:00

In my work with churches and in particular with pastors, I often hear pastors declare that they make it a practice not to know how much people give. While their motivations are always right, I’m not sure this is always the best practice.

Church financial statements and you

2008-12-03T19:19:01-06:00

Did you know your church financial statements say a lot about you to the outside community? Most of the time, church financial statements are “in-house’ documents and are not normally read by the outside world. However, there are key events in the life of your church that would make it necessary to share your financial information with outside parties, such as banks and other lenders, outside funding agencies like private foundations or government agencies, and high net worth individuals who may wish to donate to your church, either currently or through their estates.

Before you build

2008-11-25T21:40:01-06:00

When beginning a building program, the church leaders must first define the vision clearly. Is the need for sanctuary capacity, school, office, all-purpose, dining, housing, or any combinations of the above? Research existing facility and property expansion possibilities to meet these needs, plus an additional 50%

Doing what comes naturally

2008-11-21T21:58:01-06:00

God’s natural instinct is to give. He proved that to us through the very best Gift this world has seen, or will ever see. When you accepted Christ as your Savior and Lord, His nature was imparted to you. Therefore, by nature, you are a giver.

Capital campaign principles

2008-11-14T22:09:00-06:00

There are some campaign principles, critical to all stewardship campaigns, that are true regardless of the size of the church or the complexity of the project.

Choosing a builder

2008-11-11T21:45:00-06:00

When choosing a builder, it is important to consider their experience and expertise. An RFI (Request For Information) can be created to both help qualify the builder and to discover the strengths you need in a building partner.