In Episode 379 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Ed discuss how and when to raise funds for a future church plant. Here is today’s question:
“In three years time, I plan to move with a team to Rhode Island to plant a church. When should I start raising funds for that endeavor? ”
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- The best time to start fundraising for a future church plant
- The importance of building relationships and partners while fundraising
- Key factors to be aware of when fundraising in the church you attend
Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):
- “In a sense, you are raising funds for all three years. But, you are giving the official ask a year before.” – @edstetzer
- “You aren’t just going after their wallets. You are asking for them to partner with you.” – @danielsangi
- “Don’t say no for people.” – @danielsangi
- “Be aware of who you are asking.” – @danielsangi
- “Fundraising takes place in the context of relationship.” – @edstetzer
Additional Resources:
- Take a look at Bill Dillon’s People Raising
- Text “newchurches” to 888-111 for 5 FREE E-books on multiplication
- Listen to the EST Church podcast with Sam Rainer, Micah Fries, and Josh King
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Published April 18, 2019