Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Stewardship Development Campaign?
A Stewardship Development Campaign is a Bible-based, expertly organized spiritual journey that has financial results for your congregation. It establishes a giving program that is above and beyond the regular offerings of your church. It seeks to involve, inform, inspire and challenge every member to a higher standard of stewardship.

What makes the campaign so successful?
Our unequaled personal service and a genuine calling to stewardship ministry are the keys to our success. We spend more time on-site with your church and your consultant will, in effect, take on the role of Stewardship Minister to your church for the entire campaign.

How much money can my church raise?
Only God knows the potential of your particular congregation. Some campaigns have raised more than ten times the church's annual budget. However, experience reveals that most churches can expect to raise between one to four times its annual budget for new construction, relocation of current facilities, or retiring burdensome debt.

How will this campaign affect our regular offerings?
This stewardship campaign will strengthen your church's regular giving. While the campaign garners resources that are above and beyond the regular offerings of your church, the increased spiritual awareness about stewardship in your congregation cultivates a new and higher standard of giving.

What about follow-up during the three year giving phase of the campaign?
Stewardship Development Ministries has a stronger follow-up program than any other consulting firm we know of. In addition to helpful materials and frequent mailings, your consultant is available to help plan and execute regular new member events. This unique service allows your new members to be included in the campaign and helps solidify their inclusion in the congregation.