From The Stewardship Journal Team
Do you know the difference between a sermon series on stewardship and one on capital campaigns? After reading this issue of the Stewardship Journal, you will! We are in the midst of a series entitled Giving Away the Farm, giving you free capital campaign advice so you can raise the funds you need to equip […]
From My Desk to Yours
Do you know the difference between a sermon series on stewardship and one on capital campaigns? After reading this issue of the Stewardship Journal, you will! We are in the midst of a series entitled Giving Away the Farm, giving you free capital campaign advice so you can raise the funds you need to equip […]
The Power of the Pulpit
The average church member spends one and a half hours at church, including worship. I remember seeing that statistic a few years before the Chinese virus hit our shores. Post-COVID studies are showing an even greater decline in church engagement and attendance. This is why, when raising capital dollars, one of a pastor’s greatest tools […]
A Sample Capital Campaign Preaching Schedule
One of the greatest challenges I face is helping pastors plan their preaching for a capital campaign. I’m often asked how long a sermon series should run for a capital campaign. The answer depends upon many factors, but I have found that four to six weeks is the best length. The following is a thumbnail […]
Attracting the Next Generation of Donors
The following is reprinted with permission and can be found at https://www.onlinegiving.org/support/attracting-the-next-generation-of-donors The future of church giving is at a crossroads, demanding a strategic shift. Currently, most churches in America are heavily dependent on financial support from Baby Boomers, a generation that is now entering retirement. But what happens when this generation passes the torch? […]