Start a Fundraising Campaign

Most churches have a fundraising campaign at some point in their ministry--to build or remodel, to hire new staff, or to develop new programs. Often, though, asking for money is the leader's least favorite part of the job. These articles from Leadership journal help you know when your church and congregation are ready for a campaign and when to ask for money. You'll learn tips for calling people to faithfulness and cultivating the gift of giving. There's also practical checklists for determining whether a consultant is necessary versus doing it yourself. Table of Contents: How to Feel Good About Your Stewardship Campaign Asking church members to give money is not fundamentally different from making an altar call or encouraging a parishioner to read the Bible. Ben Patterson God, Money, and the Pastor A LEADERSHIP Interview Ben Patterson Developing Generous Givers Money flows to the right causes. Wayne Pohl Getting the Pros, Not the Con A guide to getting the most for your money. Kevin A. Miller Raising the Money Yourself Follow these helpful suggestions. Marvin G. Rickard Ministry to Deep-Pocket Donors Just as people with the gifts of mercy, music, or leadership need cultivation and sometimes a challenge, so do those with the gift of giving. Wayne Pohl The Moneywise Pastor Whether we like it or not, the better we fulfill the fundraising part of our job, the more effective our ministries. Gary Fenton 'Flamingoed' for Missions Get creative when raising funds. Kevin Eckstrom A Fun-Raiser Fundraising doesn't have to be a chore. the editors of LEADERSHIP