Building Expansion
Years ago, the U.S. Army had a recruiting slogan – “the toughest job you’ll ever love.” That’s how we view church capital campaigns – some seriously hard work, punctuated by thrilling moments of achieving the extraordinary.
Pastor Bill Rice
“We recently built a brand-new building, and we used Church Growth Services to help us raise our funds. They did an amazing job! Right from the beginning, they did a Feasibility Study for us and the numbers that they came in with were so close to what we ended up with. CGS provides everything you need along the way. They have a step-by-step process that is so organized and have people in the background working on your campaign. I highly recommend CGS if you're planning a fundraiser!”
5 Components
Do you have what it takes to succeed? Even a God-given vision will benefit from having a proven plan. In our experience the key components needed for success are:
Leadership
From your lead pastor to support staff and laypersons – there is no substitute for great leadership!
A God-given vision
Without it, not only do “people perish,” but capital campaigns fail to reach their potential.
Trust
Church capital campaigns proceed at “the speed of trust.” If trust is low, your campaign will struggle.
Stories of changed lives
People invest in people, not buildings. So, tell stories that give them a real reason to sacrifice; paint a picture of the faces of those who will be reached.
A compelling case statement
Simply put, you must clearly answer these basic questions: why this project and why now?