Capital Stewardship Campaign

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Capital Stewardship Campaign
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Who we are About you Our services Our
approach spiritual emphasis Phases
timelines Why work with CMI? Next steps
Agenda
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Canadian company founded in 1986 Worked with
over 250 churches in 38 different denominations
mainly in Canada and the East/Central United
States Helped raise over 250,000,000 for the
work of the Lord Worked in churches with
attendance of 65 to 5000
Who we are
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What has impacted you the most as a result of
attending here? What to you see as your greatest
challenge?
About you
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• Capital Stewardship campaigns
• Stewardship enhancement programs
• Envisioning and strategic planning workshops
• Transformational leadership development

Our Services
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We believe that a truly successful stewardship
emphasis will lead a church to a higher level
of giving but more importantly a higher level
of living.
Our Philosophy
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We believe that what got you here will not get
you where you want to go.
Our Philosophy
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Fund-raising approaches

• Subtle approach
• Pressure tactics
• Budgets
• Special appeals
• Bingos, bazaars, etc.

Other approaches
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THE TRADITIONAL
APPROACH
Mortgage Bonds Private Loans D.I.Y. 20
Other approaches
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A SPIRITUAL APPROACH
Sacrificial giving Spirit-led giving Faith giving
Our Approach
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FAITH
Is taking a step into the edge of darkness and
then
taking one more step
Spiritual Emphasis
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And then
THE
LIGHTS
COME ON!
FAITH
INVOLVES
RISK
Spiritual Emphasis
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Success Criteria

• 1. A new, high standard of giving
• Sacrificial Giving
• Faith Giving
• Over and Above Giving

2. Wide-spread participation 60-90
of your people will be involved!
Spiritual Emphasis
Philosophy
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INFORMATION
Approach Built on spiritual need to give
Scripture Raising money for temple and
tabernacle
Need Worthy cause must be translated in lives
Spiritual Emphasis
Leadership Principles
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INSPIRATION

• A personal dream
• Lord, where do I fit into the vision?
• Ownership takes place when you are part of the
  vision.

A vision of the future
Spiritual Emphasis
Leadership Principles
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FELLOWSHIP

• A sense of belonging
• Visits
• Meetings
• Banquets

Shared needs Shared learning Shared experiences
creates shared commitment.
Spiritual Emphasis
Leadership Principles
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CHALLENGE
THE
OPPORTUNITY
TO ACT!
And .
Spiritual Emphasis
Leadership Principles
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THE
EXPECTATION
TO PARTICIPATE!
Spiritual Emphasis
Leadership Principles
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CHALLENGE
If we are not challenged, we will never rise to
our potential.
REMEMBER
Spiritual Emphasis
Leadership Principles
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WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP?
God owns everything We are accountable We are
managers
Parable of the talents Matthew 2514-30
Spiritual Emphasis
Biblical Principles
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NOT EQUAL GIVING,
BUT EQUAL SACRIFICE
Over and above giving
SACRIFICIAL
GIVING

• A change of life style
• Re-arranging priorities
• Personal Cost

Spiritual Emphasis
Biblical Principles
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Ask Have I prayed? Is it a true sacrifice? Is
faith present?
A PERSONAL JOURNEY
A PROGRAM OF GIVING
Spiritual Emphasis
Biblical Principles
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A SHARED JOURNEY
Leads people together through a process of
prayer, challenge, expanding their faith and
vision of what could be.
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Significant personal spiritual growth The shared
journey fosters ownership of the vision and a
deeper commitment to God and the
church Individual focus changes from self to
God Campaign focus changes from money to God
Spiritual Emphasis
Results
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Preparation Phase Organization Phase Spiritual
Cultivation Phase Challenge Phase Commitment
Phase Celebration Phase Follow-up Phase
Phases Timeline
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PREPARATION PHASE
2-12 weeks
Pastors preparation Set the calendar Recruit
steering committee Leadership orientation Personal
ize campaign
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Leadership Orientation
1 day intensive

• Leadership fundamentals
• Levels of leadership
• Process of leadership
• Unpacking your vision
• Aligning your purpose
• Communicating your passion

Phases Timeline
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ORGANIZATION PHASE
3-4 weeks
Training Leaders Church presentation Enlist team
leaders Mobilize congregation
Phases Timeline
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SPIRITUAL CULTIVATION PHASE
3-5 weeks
Home visitation or, Family group sessions 12/24
hour prayer vigil
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Pastors sermon Banner created Poster
contest Publicity materials Sunday school
lessons Small group materials Leadership
luncheon All-church banquet Childrens party
CHALLENGE PHASE
4-5 weeks
Phases Timeline
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COMMITMENT SUNDAY
Finalize Commitments
Phases Timeline
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CELEBRATION SUNDAY
ANNOUNCE
TOTALS
First Fruits offering
Phases Timeline
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FOLLOW-UP
Ensures program visibility Incorporates new
families Update materials Special offerings
156 WEEKS
Phases Timeline
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A Proven Structure
Organization
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You dont have to re-invent the wheel Model for
any major church undertaking Organization builds
on itself Strengthens personal and
organizational capabilities of your
people Helps the church stay focused Ensures
all activities stay on track Builds and keeps
momentum
Why Choose CMI?
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Our primary concern is the spiritual vitality of
the local church individually and
collectively. Our approach provides
encouragement and counsel to leaders in a
challenging area of spiritual life development
while removing the added burden of developing and
executing a stewardship emphasis on top of normal
demands. Our proven campaign organization and
strategic leadership focus ensures success in
capital stewardship campaigns and, more
importantly, in achieving your mission and
purpose. Our personalized approach ensures we
meet your unique needs and circumstances.
Why Choose CMI?
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Banquet(s)
Printing
Our Fee
What are the costs?
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Expected Campaign Results
2.5 3 times annual giving Increased
tithing Increased leadership All-church
alignment Increased individual engagement and
commitment to vision Momentum to build on
What benefits?
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Questions
Next Steps