Congregational Vitality

Thank you for joining us for Christmas Lights at Lutheridge. This recording features the story of Jesus' birth and your favorite Christmas carols. Enjoy while you drive and see the lights.If you'd like to learn more about summer camp at Lutheridge or how you can host your meeting or event here go to lutheridge.org. THANK YOU!Support the show (https://novusway.org/ways-to-give/)

This week Mitzie Schafer from NovusWay and Mike Ward from GSB Fundraising talk about capital campaigns. Is now – during a pandemic and down market – the time to start or suspend your capital campaign? You will hear from Mike and Mitzie about:1. When are you ready for a campaign?2. What if we were thinking about a campaign before the pandemic?3. What are the 3 most important considerations to help assure success in a campaign?Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity, can be purchased here. Mike will be leading a Congregational Vitality retreat at Lutheranch this fall, November 13-15, 2020. Click here to learn more and register. NovusWay wants to be your go-to ministry for helping you plan retreats and programs that serve to strengthen your community. We have 4 sites around the Southeast, Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, and Lutheranch that can accommodate large and small groups. They each have their own personalities and gifts. To learn more about hosting your event and retreat at our sites visit us here.Support the show (https://novusway.org/ways-to-give/)

This week Mitzie Schafer from NovusWay and Mike Ward from GSB Fundraising talk about planned gifts. Is now – during a pandemic and down market – the time to be encouraging planned gifts? You will hear from Mike and Mitzie about:1. What is a planned gift? And who is likely to leave one?2. What does your congregation need to be ready to receive a planned gift?3. Is now the appropriate time for encouraging planned gifts?Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity, can be purchased here. Mike will be leading a Congregational Vitality retreat at Lutheranch this fall, November 13-15, 2020. Click here to learn more and register. NovusWay wants to be your go-to ministry for helping you plan retreats and programs that serve to strengthen your community. We have 4 sites around the Southeast, Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, and Lutheranch that can accommodate large and small groups. They each have their own personalities and gifts. To learn more about hosting your event and retreat at our sites visit us here.Support the show (https://novusway.org/ways-to-give/)

This week Mitzie Schafer from NovusWay and Mike Ward from GSB Fundraising talk about how and why to examine your giving in your congregation. We will answer the age-old question about whether or not a pastor should know what people are giving, but we will also discuss trends. You will hear about:1. What does it mean to examine your giving? 2. What can a trend or fluctuations tell us? 3. Should pastors know what people are giving? Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity, can be purchased here. Mike will be leading a Congregational Vitality retreat at Lutheranch this fall, November 13-15, 2020. Click here to learn more and register. NovusWay wants to be your go-to ministry for helping you plan retreats and programs that serve to strengthen your community. We have 4 sites around the Southeast, Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, and Lutheranch that can accommodate large and small groups. They each have their own personalities and gifts. To learn more about hosting your event and retreat at our sites visit us here. Support the show (https://novusway.org/ways-to-give/)

This week Mitzie Schafer from NovusWay and Mike Ward from GSB Fundraising talk about the difficult decisions which face many congregations and non-profits during these times, and still connect with your members' and donors' desire to make an impact in the world. You will hear about:Critical information necessary to make an informed decision How to model generosity for members and donors during these times. Including how to care for employees. Sharing the message of cuts with the community. Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity, can be purchased here.Mike will be leading a Congregational Vitality retreat at Lutheranch this fall, November 13-15, 2020. Click here to learn more and register.NovusWay wants to be your go-to ministry for helping you plan retreats and programs that serve to strengthen your community. We have 4 sites around the Southeast, Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, and Lutheranch that can accommodate large and small groups. They each have their own personalities and gifts. To learn more about hosting your event and retreat at our sites visit us here.Support the show (https://novusway.org/ways-to-give/)

This week Mitzie Schafer from NovusWay and Mike Ward from GSB Fundraising talk about congregations and non-profits using the "Poor Pitiful Us" appeal during these times, and how instead to appeal to your members' and donors' desire to make an impact in the world. You will hear about:Why do people give to your church or organization? IF and WHEN you should play the Poor Pitiful Us Card.How should you play the card? Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity, can be purchased here.Mike will be leading a Congregational Vitality retreat at Lutheranch this fall, November 13-15, 2020. Click here to learn more and register.NovusWay wants to be your go-to ministry for helping you plan retreats and programs that serve to strengthen your community. We have 4 sites around the Southeast, Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, and Lutheranch that can accommodate large and small groups. They each have their own personalities and gifts. To learn more about hosting your event and retreat at our sites visit us here.Support the show (https://novusway.org/ways-to-give/)

This week we talk with Mike Ward, CFRE about the first steps your congregation or non-profit should take in these times to ensure a stable 2020. You will hear Mike and Mitzie share with you about:What's different in this moment?What's the theological grounding for shifting our financial conversations and practices?What are the three immediate next steps your congregation or non-profit should take?Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity, can be purchased here.Mike will be leading a Congregational Vitality retreat at Lutheranch this fall, November 13-15, 2020. Click here to learn more and register.NovusWay wants to be your go to ministry for helping you plan retreats and programs that serve to strengthen your community. We have 4 sites around the Southeast, Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, and Lutheranch that can accommodate large and small groups. They each have their own personalities and gifts. To learn more about hosting your event and retreat at our sites visit us here.Support the show (https://novusway.org/ways-to-give/)

Congregational Vitality is a new podcast from NovusWay Ministries.At the camps of Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, and Lutheranch we provide places apart where congregations and leaders can take time to grow in their mission as they serve their community. Now in this time of social distancing, we want to provide a place where you can reflect along with some of our most trusted partners in ministry.Our first six-episode series will be with Mike Ward, CFRE, who will explore what congregations can be doing now to ensure an impactful 2020 in these unprecedented times.To learn more about Mike Ward and about the Congregational Vitality series go to novusway.org.Support the show (https://novusway.org/ways-to-give/)