Extraordinary Money!: Understanding the Church Capital Campaign [Perfect Paperback]

Michael P. Reeves (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Unexpected expenses happen. Questions, anxiety and some confusion among the membership and church leaders are inevitable whenever a congregation needs to raise major funds. Reeves guides you in examining the issues of developing and carrying out a strategy for raising money for special needs. Extraordinary Money serves as a tool to help churches determine if a capital campaign suits your setting. You'll learn how to select an appropriate program and carry it through successfully. Find answers to these and more questions: * Why do capital campaigns work in some settings and not in others? * What's the theological foundation? * How do leaders build a consensus for an effective campaign? * What kind of leaders are needed? * How does a campaign really work? * What's a realistic financial goal?

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About the Author

Michael Reeves serves as senior associate pastor and director of strategic resources at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas. Prior to this, he was president and chief executive officer of the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana. As senior consultant with two national stewardship consulting firms, Reeves designed and directed more than 200 capital campaigns. He holds an MA in Religious Education and a PhD in both Church Administration and Foundations of Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Reeves is also an N.S.F.R.E. Certified Fund Raising Executive.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Discipleship Resources (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881773794
• ISBN-13: 978-0881773798
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #683,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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