STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES
“As Christian stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord.” – USCCB
Teaching stewardship and growing giving can be intimidating for pastors, church administrators, and volunteers new to the field. We are here to help guide you through the process of securing funds for your parish and ministry needs without fundraising.
Our parish capital campaigns follow the same principles of discernment and engagement that you will find in the stewardship resources and guides we provide for free below. If you are getting started with a church capital campaign, building project, preparing for an annual stewardship campaign, or just trying to grow a culture of generosity at your church, you’ll find what you need to get started here!
CHURCH CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS EBOOK
INSTANT DOWNLOAD RESOURCES
The Stewardship System eBook
Church Planned Giving Manual
Stewardship Strategic Plan
Stewardship Resources Blog
Education on Stewardship, Annual Appeals, and Capital Campaigns
Ultimate Guide to Community & Prayer-Based Church Capital Campaigns
What is a capital campaign in a church? A church capital campaign is a time-limited community project to raise significant funds for a particular cause, often a new building, renovation, or debt payoff. Capital campaigns differ from fundraising in that the financial...
Plan An Annual Stewardship Campaign
Most churches plan an annual stewardship campaign in the fall. A well-run, thoughtful campaign will take you 5-6 months at a steady pace (or at least 3 if you’re sprinting).
36 Stewardship in Scripture Passages, Parables & Prayers
Educate church members on the meaning of stewardship with bulletin inserts, sermons, homilies, and reflections based stewardship in scripture.
28 Interview Questions for a Fundraising Consultant
You’re looking at firms to hire for a church capital campaign. Below is a selection of questions to help guide your request for proposal and interview process when deciding upon a fundraising consultant.
Sample Church Capital Campaign Calendar Plan
Above is a sample church capital campaign calendar for organizing your activities. Our capital campaign process is tailored for each individual...
How to Market a Church Capital Campaign
How to market a church capital campaign: spread the news to your community about your project with best marketing practices.
6 Hidden Costs of a DIY Church Capital Campaign
6 hidden costs of a DIY church capital campaign include decreased profit, annual giving income loss, staff resources depleted, lost rapport..
You Need Volunteers in a Church Capital Campaign
You need volunteers in a church capital campaign. Engagement is highly correlated with life satisfaction and participation in giving.
What Is Stewardship?
Church stewardship is the intersection of prayer and action. Good stewardship makes fundraising unnecessary.