Perspectives – Spring 2019 Issue

Welcome to the Spring 2019 edition of our online newsletter. We are delighted that you continue to follow the services our firm provides to churches throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.

Warmer weather is finally here and it was definitely worth the wait! Spring always brings wonderful gifts and we couldn’t be more grateful for the gifts we have in the clients we serve. Our Directors are passionate about the consulting services they provide. Having a full-time, on-site consultant at your church to guide your leaders each and every day during your campaign will certainly ensure success. We hope that the services we offer provide your church the gift of bright and thriving future.

We hope you will take the time to read the articles written by our dedicated consultants in this issue of “PERSPECTIVES”. Our goal in providing this online newsletter is to educate our readers of the in’s and out’s of capital campaigns as well as share with you our own personal experiences regarding campaigns and how we handle them. We hope that we can shed some light on your next steps.

We hope each of you enjoy the holiday season and that it wraps you in joy, happiness and love. 

Blessings to all,

Erin West

As congregations, and their leadership, consider undertaking a Capital Campaign, they must inevitably ask themselves, “What does it take to be successful?” And they need to feel confident in that answer before committing to going forward.

There are the obvious answers to the question of what does it take to be successful, such as a compelling need, a strong case-statement and a solid plan. These responses tend to focus on what could be accomplished through a successful capital campaign. Stated in the opposite, church members won’t support things they don’t consider vital, crucial or required. Read more…