Grow Your Church with a Building or Capital Campaign
Our team has noticed something recently, the churches that are raising funds to expand their vision are the churches that are adding more people.
We've put a lot of thought to the subject and at first it seems counterintuitive. For many years, church growth experts taught that generosity initiatives would repel guests and seekers. But that's not what we're seeing! The question is why.....
Generosity initiatives communicate permanence
When your church raises money for a long-standing vision you are communicating "we are here to stay." In a world where many people have temporal relationships, long-term church relationships are very important. Initiatives solidify the long-term sustainability of the church.
Generosity initiatives clarify vision
When a pastor shares an appeal for funds, the leader is forced to clarify vision. Teams have to press in on where the church is going, how it will get there, and how much it will cost. These clarifying conversations galvanize a church and provide tremendous opportunity for focus.
Generosity initiatives prune the superfluous
Churches that do generosity initiatives well focus their calendar and ministries on the initiative. This kind of alignment gives leaders a chance to prune superfluous ministries and free-up resources. Pruning makes way for growth.
Generosity initiatives unify a staff
Everyone wants to be part of something world changing. The momentum created by sacrificial giving will unity your team. There's just nothing like it!
Generosity is the language of leadership
People want to be on a moving train. As you cast vision for the future during a generosity initiatives, this vision will attract new leaders. The church rises and falls on leadership, so this is an amazing step to growth!