The congregation is not ready for the campaign. Many churches are in a hurry to do their campaign. Leadership has identified a project and communicated it to the congregation. However, while the congregation has heard about the project, they may not be convinced that the project is needed. Keep in mind, the grapevine may be saying something else. It takes…
Churches that conduct their own campaigns tend to produce results that are about fifty percent (50%) of the professionally-led campaign. The lower result far exceeds the amount saved by “do-it-yourself” Capital Campaigns. In addition, after a church has had a campaign that failed to reach its goal, it may take months, or even years, to recover the lost momentum. A…
1. Building community as you raise funds: A Campaign must strive to bring the Christian Community closer together thereby enabling a greater ministry to its members and the community-at-large. From the beginning when the need is assessed, make it a goal that your community will be enhanced from this effort. It can be done; it should be done. All it…
At the beginning of a capital campaign, an often asked question by church leadership is how much can we raise? This question is usually followed by how successful are you at raising the goal? Before answering the aforementioned questions, consider how your capital campaign plans began. Well-meaning leaders have decided that there is need to expand and/or renovate. An architect…
Could your church use more members in the pews, more money in the offerings, or more space in which to conduct ministry? The answer to this question is a no-brainer. Could you use some fresh ideas and proven strategies to accomplish the above objectives? Most churches would say “yes”. Can you afford to hire a consultant to provide fresh ideas…
