Four Patterns for Stewardship
Given that your stewardship campaign should change from year to year, I want to name four common ways of going about obtaining pledges. All of these have their plusses and minuses and any of them done year after year may grow stale.
Every Member Canvass
Canvassers call upon prospective givers/pledgers, talk about the mission and work of the congregation, its role in the lives of those being visited, the canvasser’s own witness, and invite a financial commitment. Twenty years ago this was the most effective method. Today it is less so, but still a powerful strategy. Training for canvassers required.
Stewardship Banquet
This meal for the congregation is complete with special activities for the children, an engaging speaker, time for witness to the value of the mission and ministry of the congregation in the lives of members and the community, and an invitation to give as God is calling us to give. Training for table hosts required.
Home Meetings
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Personal Notes
Think of it as an every member canvass conducted on personal stationery. These are personal notes, written by members of the congregation to other members, not to be confused with the letter composed by the rector or senior warden mail merged through the computer (or, even worse, copied on the copier) and sent to everyone. Letter writers tell why they give and ask others to respond to their own call from God. Training for letter writers is critical.
What is your congregation doing that works well? Let me know and I will share your ideas with the Diocese. Please contact me at the diocesan office.
The Rev. Canon Frank Logue
Canon to the Ordinary
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