I don’t know about you, but I get emotional every time I hear the National Anthem and see our flag. I realize how blessed we are to live in this great nation where we have such freedom. We are gathered here with no fear of reprisal as we are free...
When it comes to raising funds, the one thing you need to know is that it's all about the vision! Nothing else is as important as helping people see what you see, the vision God gave you for your church. How much you will raise depends to a great degree...
We’ve always done it that way before. Those are the seven deadliest words in church life. They are also the words that I often hear from those in my industry and from many church leaders when it comes to raising capital. I have a Brooks mantra that applies to this...
This morning, each of us has an opportunity to shape eternity and the destiny of scores of children and students! Here at YOUR CHURCH NAME; we exist to STATE YOUR MISSION STATEMENT OR MATTHEW 28:18-20. This summer, we will be active in multiple missions and ministry opportunities. Here are just a...
Dennis Moses of Church Capital Resources has been my go-to guy when it comes to all things bank related. Dennis has over thirty years of experience in the banking industry having served as the Vice President of Church Lending for Bank of the West for many years. Now he serves...
“What are the banks telling you?” That was my question to a group of lay leaders at a church a few years back that was considering building a new facility. Let me preface by saying that top-level financial guys were around the table, many of whom ran Fortune 500 companies,...
Today is Father's Day! Thank God for fathers! Some of you have fathers still living, and for others of you, your father has gone. Yet, living or passed, we celebrate their lives today. What gifts do we get for our fathers? Traditionally, it has been ties. Given the pandemic, I am...
In my over twenty years of helping churches hold capital campaigns, I have found that the majority of mistakes made, happen BEFORE the campaign even starts. To help you avoid these mistakes let me show you what you need to know and do BEFORE your next campaign. So, let’s get started...
Most churches doom their capital campaign long before they even unwrap it before the congregation. That has been my experience in the last twenty-plus years of working with top 100 churches and churches running 100. Church leaders inexperienced in the process of project development often make critical mistakes early in...
The following is a personal opinion piece by Mark Brooks “How will that impact giving?” That is the question I always ask as a stewardship minister. When the economy goes south, I ask this question. When weather cancels a service, I ask that question. When a crisis such as Covid-19 appears,...
