When it comes to raising funds for a major project, whether it’s building a new sanctuary, expanding community outreach, or upgrading facilities, the process can feel overwhelming. I’ve often wondered how some churches and faith-based organizations manage to not only meet but exceed their fundraising goals. The secret, I’ve found, often lies in partnering with a seasoned church capital campaign consultant. These professionals bring a wealth of experience and insight that can

When I first encountered the concept of faith promise offerings, I was intrigued by the deep spiritual commitment it represented. It’s more than just a financial transaction; it’s a heartfelt pledge that reflects trust and hope. For churches, schools, ministries, and faith-based organizations, understanding this practice can open doors to new ways of supporting missions and projects that matter deeply. So, what exactly is a faith promise offering, and why does it hold such si

“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Prov. 29:18 A few years ago, I visited Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The birthplace of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s famous flights in a man-made airplane. Replicas of 1903 Wright Flyer and the Wright Glider are on display at the little museum. I found it interesting that these men were from Dayton, Ohio and built engines not airplanes. The inspiration and vision to build “flying machines” came from some individuals who were succes

Have you ever attempted to drive at night without your car lights on? It’s scary and super dangerous. Who likes to walk into a dark room, stumble around, and have your shins hit something you can’t see? We do a lot of things in life by blind faith. Everything today works by algorithms, data points, micro-chips, and sensors, and we just go on our merry way figuring it will all work. When it comes right down to it, that’s a lot of faith in systems. Well, rooted deep in the cor

We landed at the airport in Lisbon Portugal as young upstart missionaries, and didn’t have a clue. All we had was youthful exuberance, some vision, and a heart for God and His Kingdom. Oh, some years of Bible school and learning about missions from books and the stories of others was helpful. But we knew the moment we got on a plane full of people with a language we didn’t understand, we were in trouble. We were right. Little by little, mistake after mistake, we learned and b

So, someone in the group came up with the idea that you should do a capital campaign? Let me guess, with quizzical looks they said, good idea? Um, what’s a capital campaign? “A capital campaign is a structured, time-limited, and intensive fundraising effort by a nonprofit to secure small, medium, and large gifts for a specific major project, such as building construction, renovations, land acquisition, or expansion of some nature. These campaigns usually span 2-3 years and ty

“Faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains” Matt.17:20 "Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?" Matt. 8:26 For a ministry, a “Faith Promise” is a “step of extraordinary faith” pledge or commitment mechanism to procure small, medium, and large gifts for a defined period of time for a specific purpose. For the individual, a “Faith Promise” is a prayer-based commitment made between you and God. It’s asking God to reveal what you should commit financially to a sp

1 Corinthians 12:12-13: "For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body..." 1 Corinthians 12:25 "...so that there should be no division in the body…” If you have been involved in a capital campaign or any significant fundraising effort, you’ll notice the “donor by gift level” approach. That is, depending on the level of gift a person