by Rusty Lewis | Mar 21, 2010 | Initiatives
In the previous post we explored the first three considerations for achieving strong results during the giving phase of your capital initiative. I refer to this giving period as Campaign Enhancement (CE). Here are the next three considerations: 4. Setting Expectations...
by Rusty Lewis | Mar 1, 2010 | Initiatives
Congratulations to St. John’s Lutheran Church in the St. Louis metro area. February marked the end of their 3-year capital giving initiative. They finished the effort by collecting 99.6% of the total amount committed back in March 2007! Last week I was on-site...
by Rusty Lewis | Feb 12, 2010 | Initiatives
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to assist Morning Star Church, O’Fallon, MO with their annual giving appeal. This is my second initiative with the church, having led a capital project there two years earlier. We have a toolbox full of strategies that assist...
by Rusty Lewis | Oct 5, 2009 | Leadership
This past weekend, Andy Stanley of North Point Community Church unveiled the next step in their campus development – and it has access to parking as its primary focus – building a bridge for $5,000,000. Now that’s exciting isn’t it? I’ve...
by Rusty Lewis | Dec 1, 2008 | Initiatives
Even in trying times, generosity can flourish! Remember to thank your congregation for their faithfulness in giving to Kingdom initiatives. Living Word Church, in Wildwood, MO engaged us for help with their annual stewardship initiative this fall. Here is news of...
