Every successful capital campaign has several phases with specific strategies for each one. If you go step-by-step through the correct sequence of each phase, you’ll set up your campaign so it’s most likely to reach (and even surpass) the goal. Each step in these processes is essential. You can’t rush them. You can’t shortcut them. And […]
Create a Unique Approach to Your Church’s Capital Campaign A building is not as accessible to those who have handicapping conditions. An expansion to be more welcoming could create a new environment for fellowship and hospitality. An update to key areas for ministry for children and youth. An opportunity to purchase neighboring property for future […]
The Hidden Benefits When most people think of a church capital campaign, their thoughts turn to a process that must be endured or as a necessary evil—something similar to undergoing a root canal. However, there are many benefits—oftentimes hidden—to a successfully planned and executed campaign … not to mention the potential for Kingdom expansion. What Is Vision? First, […]
Our team of lending experts offer a wealth of experience to assist churches with the growth of their missions and ministries. After a loan is made, it is customary for the loan officer to follow-up with church leadership on processing loan payments and nurturing the relationship. The focus of these contacts is to coach leaders […]
Many churches have great visions, either to expand ministries, renovate facilities, build new structures, pay off debt, or other major projects to better serve church members, their community and the world. As we already know, these visions cost tremendous capital resources. How do we make these visions turn into reality? One effective way is to […]
As you continue to plan your stewardship or capital campaign, it is important to know where you want the campaign to get you. And to know that you need to know where you are. There are some figures you need to have a handle on to figure that out. Group 1: Congregation numbers These are […]
There are many places to invest your money! But what are you really investing in? Is it something you can believe in? How will it impact eternity? When you invest with The Virginia United Methodist Development Company, LLC, your money builds churches. It provides worship spaces for growing congregations, classrooms for children to learn about […]
“Methodists Helping Methodists” has been our motto at The Virginia United Methodist Development Company, because it embraces helping and supporting one another to advance the work of Christ by investing our connectional church of that mission to make a real impact in the mission/vision of your church and its ministry outreach to your communities. We […]
Church debt is often considered a negative mark on a church. Some leaders feel like ‘debt’ is the ultimate four-letter word. For others, a church’s debt gets set – and then added to the budget for minimum payments – and then promptly forgotten. Why? Because the church’s finances are tight to begin with … or, […]
The Development Company (DevCo) is here to assist churches and church families with finding ways to maximize the return on your investments and increase the availability of operating cash flows. What better way to celebrate successful missionary than to expand your ministries and outreach into your communities? During the past three years, we have been […]