From My Desk to Yours
Welcome to another Stewardship Journal. Imagine the power of never having to rely on a capital campaign consultant again. Is it worth your time to delve into this edition of the Journal? Our current series, Giving Away the Farm, is a treasure trove of insights that can empower you to successfully lead your own capital stewardship campaign. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in this edition.
Mark Brooks, The Stewardship Coach, writes a post entitled Capital Campaign Boot Camp. Mark challenges the traditional approach to capital campaigns as an outdated 20th-century program that doesn’t fit in the 21st century. He refutes the idea that building multiple teams will, in and of itself, raise additional dollars. In our busy times, this is an important read.
Mark’s Bonus Section, Capital Campaign Overview, is a practical guide that provides an overview of the key elements of a successful campaign. Mark generously shares a page from his planning meeting notes, a 30K overview of the process of a capital campaign, to equip you for the task ahead.
Our final post is entitled Capital Campaigns Are Different, Not Dead. The post states, “You will be disappointed if you are still attempting to raise capital dollars with 20th-century strategies. Times have changed, and so have our strategies. Capital campaigns in this COVID-impacted 21st century must be different to be effective!” Find out why campaigns are not dead.
This edition provides more information to help you plan your next campaign. Remember that all our posts are available online for anyone in your church. If you are thinking about a future campaign, the Journal is a great resource. All posts are accessible at https://stewardshipjournal.com. The Journal exists to help our churches raise the dollars they need to do Great Commission Work.
Dr. Shawn Parker