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Capital Campaign Principles
There are some campaign principles, critical to all stewardship campaigns, that are true regardless of the size of the church or the complexity of the project.
Process
A well defined process is necessary to optimize efforts and will lead to significant financial commitments.
Faith and Prayer
The campaign plan should have a prayer team that will surround every step of the process with prayer.
Compelling Vision
To be a compelling reason for people to give, the vision must be more than a building; it must be changed lives.
Committed Leadership
The congregation must see passionate, visible participation by leadership as the campaign will not only work to develop current leaders in the church but also help identify new leaders.
Ownership
As the campaign serves to create a new sense of ownership and responsibility, people will become owners of the church and its vision rather than consumers of the church’s ministries.
Widespread Participation
A well-designed campaign will make efforts to include everyone in the process.
Teaching Stewardship
Good stewards make good givers. The campaign should focus on and teach biblical stewardship principles, reaching all age groups; children, teens and adults.
Charismatic Leadership
People are more likely to give when they are inspired by leadership. A pastor that is passionate about the project is imperative to the success of a campaign.
Phil Drost
Senior Consultant
MasterPlan Stewardship Campaigns