Here at churchplants.com, we understand that raising funds is one of the hardest things you’ll do. So we’ve gathered the greatest insights for fundraising ideas that work from years of talking to leading church planters who did just that–raise funds.
“One of the greatest fears of the church planter is running out of money
before the new church is self-sufficient. This is especially true for the urban church planter…
The fear of dwindling money can serve to create a scarcity mentality
making you see your fundraising partners solely as bags of money.”
Aaron Monts, founding pastor of IKON Christian Community in San Francisco
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Let’s begin with step #1. The most important thing when you’re starting a church is to ensure that you are called by God!
Why? Because what you’re doing is not going to be easy:
- You’re in a spiritual battle for the lives and souls of people.
- The world is set against you.
- Giving is down in churches and you’re asking for MORE.
Turn to those who’ve gone before you–to those who’ve led the way!
