Date: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 2:00 p.m. ET
Sponsors: Generis and Church Solutions
Speakers: Jim Sheppard, CEO and Principal, Generis; Patrick Johnson, Vice President, Strategic Partners and Church Services, The National Christian Foundation
Host: Karen Butler, Group Editor, Church Solutions
A free webinar brought to you by Generis and Church Solutions
While most newscasts are reporting on the recession, and Americans are cutting back on everything from vacations to groceries thanks to high gas and food prices, church giving does not have to experience a similar decline. As such, this is the prime time for church leaders to focus on their ongoing ministry funding and capital campaigns. In addition, the local church has an unprecedented opportunity to expand ministry efforts into the community.
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Solutions and Generis for a one-hour free webinar to find out how your church can continue to thrive despite a recession. Church experts will share their knowledge on these pertinent topics:
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Connected, healthy ministry efforts influence church giving more than a slow economy.
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Strong leadership and a clear vision positively influence church donations.
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This is not a time to be ruled by fear as leaders begin planning 2009 ministry funding – for capital needs, ongoing ministry funding or both.
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Many church members need assistance learning to be good stewards of all their resources.
Featured Speakers:
One of the leading church consultants in America, Jim Sheppard has led 98 capital stewardship campaigns, including 24 that raised more than $10 million, and has helped his clients raise over $740 million since 1992. A proven leader and inspirational speaker, he has successfully adapted to a variety of contexts and cultures, demonstrating sensitivity to both clergy and laity perspectives. Represented among his clients are some of the largest church capital campaigns in America.
Patrick spearheads the work of the NCF with Strategic Partners and Church Services. He assists churches in creating cultures of generosity and crafting disciples that are high-capacity givers. Through his work, Patrick is constantly in touch with emerging trends in the church as they relate to giving. He also works with key strategic partners to create catalytic initiatives that promote generosity in various contexts. Prior to joining NCF, Patrick spent four years at Generous Giving overseeing the church channel and the Generous Community Initiative.
