Thank you for participating in Finding Your Church’s Why: Building the Story That Inspires Generosity.

I hope our time together encouraged you to think differently about financial campaigns—not simply as fundraising efforts, but as opportunities to tell the story of God’s work through your congregation.

Download the Presentation slides (PDF)

Which contain:

• Discovery Questions
• Five Whys exercise
• Additional reading and resources

As you begin planning your next stewardship campaign, capital campaign, legacy giving initiative, or special appeal, I encourage you to gather your leadership team and try the same process we used in the workshop:

Ask “Why?” until you discover the deeper purpose behind your campaign.
Identify a person whose story embodies that purpose.
Begin your invitation with the story, not the project.

Remember:

Mission statements define our purpose. Stories show us that purpose in action.

Thank you for the ministry you share in your congregation and community.

Grace and peace,

Rev. Michael Erwin
Church Campaign Services