Momentum Campaign Full Notebook 2017

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Stan Toler, Terry Bates, Michael Goldsmith, Jerry Twombly, Catherine Tobey, Authors

MOMENTUM 

Section One .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 

Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 

Pre-Campaign Phone Call ........................................................................................................................................ 5 

Vision Team Agenda ................................................................................................................................................. 6 

Key Questions to Help You Prepare .......................................................................................................................... 6 

Vision Casting Tools ................................................................................................................................................... 7 

Creating your Campaign Theme ................................................................................................................................ 9 

Sample Campaign Strategic Planning ..................................................................................................................... 10 

Sample Campaign Vision Statement (Case Statement) ......................................................................................... 11 

Establishing the Financial Goals .............................................................................................................................. 12 

Planning the Budget - Vision Team Pre-Campaign Worksheet ................................................................................ 13 

Leadership Team Meeting Agenda ........................................................................................................................... 14 

Critical Path Schedule .............................................................................................................................................. 15 

List of Events .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 

Key Dates ................................................................................................................................................................ 17 

Section Two .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 

Biblical Entrepreneurship Introduction and Overview ................................................................................................ 2 

Generosity Initiative: Legacy Giving to a Momentum Campaign ............................................................................... 6 

Gift Giving Instruments That Can Benefit Your Local Ministry ................................................................................... 8 

Hearing from God Introduction and Overview ............................................................................................................ 9 

Section Three ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1 

Senior Pastor - Campaign Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 2 

Identifying Recommended / Specialized Campaign Teams ....................................................................................... 3 

Identifying Potential Team Leaders ............................................................................................................................ 3 

Selecting Potential Team Leaders .............................................................................................................................. 3 

Responsibilities of all Team Leaders .......................................................................................................................... 4 

Momentum Campaign Team Leader .......................................................................................................................... 5 

Biblical Entrepreneurship / Generosity Initiative Team Leader .................................................................................. 7 

Hearing from God Team Leader ................................................................................................................................ 8 

Communication Team Leader ................................................................................................................................... 9 

Children and Youth Team Leader ............................................................................................................................ 11 

Follow-up Team Leader ........................................................................................................................................... 12 

Section Four ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 

The Worship Service .................................................................................................................................................. 2 

Incorporating Children & Youth into Worship ............................................................................................................. 2 

Preaching ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 

Small Group Discussion Questions ........................................................................................................................... 8 

Section Five .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 

Campaign Vision Tools by BGW | Studios ................................................................................................................. 2

MOMENTUM OVERVIEW 1 

Section One 

Momentum Overview


Overview 

Welcome to the beginning of your BGW | Momentum campaign! There are three significant programs that are 

a part of this journey: 

1. Biblical Entrepreneurship (BE) for adults and youth 

2. Planned Giving - G.A Repple Generosity Initiative 

3. Hearing from God - BGW Stewardship Solutions 

The following section addresses the big picture of where we are going and the key preparation items essential to the 

campaign’s success. The preparation phase is aimed at getting your core leaders on the same page; this will help the 

congregation engage in what’s ahead without reservation. With that in mind, we encourage you to make time among 

your core team for conversation, questions, and prayer - this time is crucial to leading the congregation well in what’s 

to come. 

The Big Picture 

Keep in mind that the overall approach of your Momentum campaign is about raising disciples. We are not looking 

for donors or partners - we are here to develop relationships and to the degree we are successful at developing 

relationships we will not lack for partners or funding. The Momentum campaign has 3 Phases: 

1. Preparation Phase – Core Vision and Team (2-6 weeks) 

The preparation phase of your capital campaign helps you determine your readiness, vision, goals, and 

plans. It is in this stage that we make a commitment to connect with each other, establish a foundation of 

prayer, and commit to asking questions about where we’re headed. As you develop the team on the ground, 

we will help you develop the campaign schedule and prepare for the next phase. 

2. Public Phase – Biblical Entrepreneurship and Hearing From God (8 weeks) 

The public phase of the Momentum campaign is launched with a 16 hour comprehensive, transformational, 

business discipleship course called Biblical Entrepreneurship 1 (BE 1). BE I gives your business leaders, 

ministry members, and entrepreneurs the foundational principles upon which to build Kingdom Businesses, 

as well as biblical direction in managing our money. While the course is designed for business leaders and 

individuals desiring to start and operate a business, the stewardship principles apply to everyone in your 

congregation and full participation of adults and youth is encouraged. The course helps participants learn 

how to identify opportunities, take calculated risks, solve problems, earn biblical profit, and exercise 

stewardship, while developing a Christ centered character and attitude. G.A Repple’s Generosity Initiative 

is a part of BE 1 and offers your congregation insight into and opportunities regarding Planned Giving. 

The other defining characteristic of a BGW | Momentum campaign is our spiritual devotional series entitled, 

“Hearing from God.” This is built on our deep-seated conviction that as people spend time Hearing from 

God, their hearts will become more acclimated to be influenced by the Spirit of God. This emphasis has 

been powerfully used by the Lord to make the campaign experience spiritually rewarding and enriching in 

churches across the country. 

The campaign process has been designed to increase each participant’s commitment to God, others, the 

Ministry, and the surrounding community, while deepening his or her relationship with Christ as a disciple. It 

is our goal for each member of the congregation to participate in the campaign process and our hope that 

they would look back at this time as one of great spiritual growth. 

3. Follow Through Phase – Building People to Touch their World (36 months) 

The ongoing success of the Momentum campaign depends heavily on follow-up activity. The BGW | 

Momentum campaign helps you continue to raise up the disciples who began to gain momentum during the 

high-energy, early public phases of the campaign. The final phase encourages you to secure your last gifts


and extend the vision of the campaign to new members as they join the Ministry. The follow-up process 

extends throughout the commitment period (typical campaign terms are 3 years) and includes the following: 

• Annual Bash and Hearing from God Launch - Informal celebratory dinner and games to update 

congregation on progress and launch additional opportunities for fasting, journaling, and discerning 

participation in campaign 

• Monthly Discovery Class - Introduction to church and building project designed for newcomers 

• Monthly Brain Trust Breakfast - Intergenerational leadership and entrepreneurship fellowship 

• Change-makers - Youth-directed biannual community assessments and monthly service projects 

What This Campaign is Not 

By shifting away from the world’s away of capital campaigns, we believe your congregation will be more likely to 

participate, grow, and give. We believe a capital campaign is an opportunity to provide education, foster relationships, 

and get back to the basics of each person’s (and the church’s) call from God. 

This campaign is not… 

• A campaign that “twists arms” or pulls a “bait and switch.” Instead, our goal is to provide education on 

biblical stewardship and prayer and ways how to live that out practically in a 21st century economy and 

culture. 

• A campaign that necessitates many volunteer hours, committee meetings, home meetings, etc. Rather, 

we value the importance of coming together as a body of Christ, learning, praying, and seeking God’s will 

together, practicing authenticity, integrity, and humility. 

• A campaign that is focused primarily on money. Instead, our focus is on changed lives, honoring God, and 

stewardship of all our resources. Our focus is primarily on biblical education and practices and becoming more 

embedded in your community. 

• A campaign that spends significant money on videos, dinners, and consultant fees. Alternatively, we 

provide extraordinary resources at competitive rates, rather than on a commission based model. We seek to 

empower you to create substantial change and momentum in your congregation, rather than emotional highs 

or manipulation. 

• A “campaign in a box.” Rather, a BGW Stewardship Campaign is customized to your ministry culture, history, 

movement, and identity, and your vision for what’s next. 

Key Factors to Success 

• Stick to a Schedule: It is of crucial importance to set dates for accomplishing each item, and creating a 

campaign calendar or gantt chart to make sure everyone stays on schedule. 

• Gather a Team: Passionate, but humble. ready to commit to the campaign, ask questions - get others excited 

- get any hesitations out in open, so they can fully commit 

• Communicate: You may also consider creating a list of congregants and contacts whom each team member 

is responsible for getting in touch with personally, especially in advance of Biblical Entrepreneurship. In each 

of these conversations, there are a variety of “asks,” including asking someone to participate in BE 1, share 

details on social media with their network, commit to being a leader in the campaign, etc. 

• Go all in, and make sure everyone knows it: It’s time to use the social capital you’ve been accumulating. 

Participation in BE 1 is of pertinent to understanding the entire campaign and the ministry’s sustainable


direction. The amount of effort that must be put forth to welcoming congregants to participate in this class 

cannot be underestimated. It is crucial that you prepare your networks for the campaign - that includes 

everyone from those who show up consistently on Sundays to those who stay keyed in via social media. 

Everyone should know the details of how to get involved in each stage of the campaign and why their 

participation matters. 

Understanding The Journey — Key Events in the Pre-Campaign Process 

1. Pre-Campaign Initial Consultant Phone Call with Pastor – Action Item Checklist 

Your consultant will contact the Pastor to review an action item checklist to help get the process off to an 

early start. 

2. Pre-Campaign Vision Team: Casting the Vision 

Your congregation’s Vision Team is comprised of core Ministry leadership members who will make the early 

decisions that set the campaign’s direction. The Vision Team will carefully select a campaign name, theme, 

logo, tagline, etc. and give oversight on communications, signage, video, and other collateral materials used 

in the Momentum campaign as vision casting tools. 

3. Pre-Campaign Leadership Meeting 

Your leaders will be invited to gather for a meeting to learn about the campaign vision, BE 1, and 

involvement in the Hearing from God Program. This will be the first on site meeting with your BGW 

Consultant. The welcome is wide to this meeting - invite those you consider leaders. This may be board 

members, ministry leaders, congregants with influence, etc.


Pre-Campaign Phone Call 

Action-Item Checklist 

______ Review entire campaign process, asking questions wherever needed 

______ Review Pastor Responsibilities 

______ Review Dates for BE 1 

______ Schedule 1st Consultant Visit for strategic planning and Leadership Meeting 

______ Assemble Vision Team of core decision makers responsible for campaign decisions 

______ Review Vision Team Worksheets and begin to prepare information for the Hearing from God journals 

______ Select Momentum Team Leader (Campaign Coordinator) 

______ Begin working on and praying over Momentum sermon series


Vision Team Agenda 

The Vision Team is typically comprised of a smaller core-group of congregational decision makers. This team 

includes the Pastor and may include individuals in various key leadership roles who are passionate about the 

upcoming project and the opportunity for discipleship within the campaign, and who are able to hold together the 

tension of short and long term goals. 

Review Vision Team Duties 

1. Review “Key Questions to Help You Prepare” 

2. Discuss questions under “Getting to the Point” 

3. Create goals on Strategic Planning Worksheet that relate to your discussion 

4. Complete Vision Statement (Case Statement) 

5. Establish Financial Goals 

6. Plan Campaign Budget 

7. Select Campaign Team Leaders 

8. Plan leadership meeting 

Key Questions to Help You Prepare 

Vision Preparation 

As you prepare for your Momentum campaign, one of the most important things you can do is to articulate your 

vision. Remember that your vision goes beyond any project for which you may currently be seeking financial support. 

The vision creates the rationale for what you do, your passion for the lost, and a desire to impact your community. It’s 

why you do what you do. 

Begin dreaming together. Dream about what could be and the differences that might occur as a result. Live for a little 

while in a new world of incredible accomplishments and imagine how things would be if God were to enable you to 

see the full dimensions of your mission realized in the lives of those you serve. 

Once that vision is articulated, begin sharing it with others. It will be a compelling vision that will be used of God to 

capture the hearts of men and women. And it will be that vision that will bring depth and dimension to the need for 

which you seek to raise money and engage members in building ministry Momentum. 

Getting to the Point 

Here are a series of questions that will help articulate your vision. 

1. What would a member of our Ministry look like in ten years from now, if we were 100 percent successful in 

fulfilling our mission? What would they know? How would they be functioning in their world? Their family? 

Their Ministry? Their community? 

2. What would our community look like in ten years if we were totally successful in fulfilling our mission? What 

would be different? In what areas of our community would the “fingerprints of God” be seen? 

3. What would our Ministry look like? Who would be there? What size would it be? What kinds of things would 

we be doing? 

4. What would our Ministry staff be doing? How would they be engaging congregants in discipleship?


Having considered these questions, you can put this information together in a number of different ways. Perhaps a 

short but description paragraph would bring this to life for your community. You may also choose to create a diagram, 

which may aid many in your community in understanding. Here you could place a compact vision statement in the 

middle of a page, with members, community, ministry, and staff branching off from it. Then you could write out a 

succinct vision for each section, list examples below it, and even draw a picture or two. 

Whatever you decide, make sure it is clear so that it may be understood by your community and helpful to you as you 

write your Vision Statement. 

Vision and Strategic Planning 

Only 10 percent of Christian ministries have a strategic plan, a written document that specifically states the things 

that would need to happen this year, next year, and the years thereafter, in order to bring them from what they are 

(reality) to where they want to be (vision). 

The defining characteristic of a strategic plan is that it is quantifiable. Anything short of that is little more than a good 

idea. Your Vision Statement (Case Statement) is the basis of strategic planning and your campaign objective is only a 

step to where you want to go. Let people see the big vision of where you are heading and invite them to participate 

now in this phase of your planning! 

You may find the SMART criteria helpful in creating your strategic plan. For each goal, make sure it is: 

Specific – target a specific area for improvement. 

Measurable – quantify or at least suggest an indicator of progress. 

Assignable – specify who will do it. 

Realistic – state what results can realistically be achieved, given available resources. 

Time-related – specify when the result(s) can be achieved. 

BGW would be happy to review and comment on your vision and strategic plan as they are developed. As you 

develop these SMART Goals, your next step is to ensure the leaders are committed to them then making these goals 

public to your ministry participants. Make sure you offer practical ways for each person in the ministry to be involved. 

As you work towards these goals, don’t forget to take the time to celebrate what you are achieving and what God is 

doing through you. This will help your community stay enthusiastic and focused on what’s ahead. 

Vision Casting Tools 

Preparing and communicating a well-defined campaign vision to the congregation is essential for a successful 

campaign. The following vision casting direction will help you get to where you want to go with this campaign. BGW 

can assist each ministry in graphic and video development, but if you already have local resources to do so, it would 

be a great way to get someone involved in the campaign and gain a sense of ownership. 

1. Campaign Vision Statement (Case Statement) 

Defining the campaign vision begins with writing a Campaign Vision Statement that is reflective of the congregation 

and its campaign goals. The following page in this notebook includes a worksheet for the Vision Team that lists items 

to include in the Campaign Vision Statement. This will be very helpful as the Hearing from God journals are created. 

2. Campaign Vision Casting Video 

In order to get the word out and raise excitement about the campaign, you may consider creating a short visual 

presentation to be shown during worship in the weeks (or months) leading up to BE 1. This does not exempt the 

pastor from making announcements and speaking directly to the congregation about the campaign, but it is a great 

start.


Vision Casting Video 

If possible, create a short video. It may be between 1 and 4 minutes, but a 2-3 minute video is ideal. In the video, 

assume the viewer is completely out of the loop. Tell viewers who you are, briefly describe the project and why it 

matters, and elaborate on the future you imagine - what you hope to achieve through this project. Convey what 

gives you the passion/commitment to lead this charge. This is not a commercial, but a storytelling opportunity - 

you are building a short narrative that culminates with an invitation to participate. It’s also not the time to play it 

cool - the more you show yourself to be a champion of this effort, the more others will want to take part in it. 

Consider adding pictures of the project and utilizing music appropriate to the emotion you’re trying to convey. 

Ensure the camera is steady, the area is well lit, and that clear audio is captured. Use natural light if possible, but 

avoid background noise. Draw the viewers in quickly and speak clearly and in easy to understand terms. Explain 

how their participation will make an impact and why you need their help. Make a clear ask, inviting viewers to 

participate in BE 1, and to open their minds and hearts up to how God will work through them in the coming 

months. Finally, express your gratitude! 

You may also create an alternate ending, so that the same (or similar) video may be used throughout the 

campaign. Finally, don’t forget to speak directly to the camera! 

Please note, BGW can also connect you with a professional producer, if you do not have the in-house capacity 

to create your own video. We are also available to create an architectural animation of your actual project. See 

last page of the manual for more information.


Creating your Campaign Theme 

The following list is meant to help you brainstorm a campaign theme that is right for you and fits in with the culture of 

your congregation. The goal is to come up with a theme that reflects your vision and allows your congregants to 

connect with it. Ideally, gather a small group of people who are willing to throw all their ideas out there, even the 

crazy ones, write as many ideas as you can up on a whiteboard or big sheets of paper. Don’t overthink it. 

Consider starting with metaphors or images; let yourself be inspired by lines from your favorite worship songs. What 

colors come to mind when you think of the upcoming project? What are some of your guiding Scriptures? Think about 

some Bible stories that get at the heart of your mission - start with the story and put it into your own words, or choose 

a phrase directly from Scripture. 

As you start to narrow in on a theme, don’t forget that the more concise you can keep it, the more memorable it will 

be. Another thing to keep in mind is making sure that your theme doesn’t exclude any subsets of your congregation. 

Finally, frame it in a positive light. 

With those ideas in mind, get started brainstorming! A theme, and perhaps even a logo idea, will come to you before 

you know it. 

Building Tomorrow’s Church Today 

For Such a Time as This 

Forward in Faith 

Coming Home 

Abundant Life 

All In 

Make Room for More 

Putting Down Roots 

Growing for Tomorrow (Joshua 3:5) 

From the Ground Up 

Seeds to Branches 

Called to Boldness 

More than Bricks 

Be a Part of the Story 

Greater Expectations 

Boldly [church name] 

[church name] Forward 

The Legacy Project 

All Things New 

Come Together 

Stand By Me 

Lead Us Home 

Here I am 

You Make Beautiful Things 

Gather Us In 

Let There Be Light 

Therefore, Go 

You are My Disciples 

Land of the Living 

Shake the Dust 

For Those Yet to Come 

Where You Lead 

Heart of (for) the City 

Writing Our Story 

Imagine Fearless (Eph 6:19) 

I Have a Dream 

A Great Adventure 

Here’s to the Dreamers Beyond (Eph 3:20) 

A Vision for Tomorrow 

Momentum 

Rise Up and Build 

Sacrifice for Success


Sample Campaign Strategic Planning 

Vision Team Pre-Campaign Worksheet 

After briefly stating the goal, fill out the SMART criteria below. Then offer ideas for ministry participation and a communal 

celebration. 

1. Goal #1: 

S: 

M: 

A: 

R: 

T: 

Opportunities for participation: 

Celebration: 

2. Goal #2: 

S: 

M: 

A: 

R: 

T: 


Celebration: 

3. Goal #3: 

S: 

M: 

A: 

R: 

T: 


Celebration: 

4. Goal #4: 

S: 

M: 

A: 

R: 

T: 


Celebration:


Sample Campaign Vision Statement (Case Statement) 


The following is a list of items to include in Campaign Vision Statement document. This should be a concise, clear, 

and kind document which presents an “elevator description” of who the ministry, where you have been, where you 

are headed, and an invitation to be a part of it. 

(Note: The % number indicates time and space given, for each of these topics). 

1. Mission of the Ministry (5%) – This part of your story should explain the mission of the Ministry to its 

members, the community, and the world. 

2. Brief Ministry History (15%) – The story of the Ministry should be told. This should include historical 

pictures as well as current things taking place in the congregation. 

3. Vision of the Ministry (50%) – This would include a description of what would be different in the Ministry 10 

years from now, both within the congregation and within the wider community the Ministry is a part of. 

4. Strategic Plan (20%) – Time should be devoted to building your case to share a clearly defined plan to 

accomplish your vision. This may include a detailed description on the focus of this campaign and how it fits 

into the bigger picture of where you are going. If you are building something, renderings should be included. 

5. Immediate Need (5%) – This section focuses on need for which we are seeking support; in most cases, this 

is a financial need. 

6. The Ask (5%) – The invitation to the Hearing from God program. 

7. Campaign Theme – It is important to select your campaign theme to set the tone for all communication and 

events.


Establishing the Financial Goals 


Level One: 

Victory Goal $ 

1 x Annual Income 

Level Two: 

Challenge Goal $ 

2 x Annual Income 

Level Three: 

Miracle Goal $ 

3 x Annual Income


Planning the Budget - Vision Team Pre-Campaign Worksheet 

Funds Currently on Hand for the campaign $ 

Available Cash from Other Sources for the campaign $ 

TOTAL MOMENTUM CAMPAIGN RESOURCES $ 

EXPENSES 

BGW | Momentum Contract $ 

Printing Hearing from God Campaign Journals $ 

Printing BE 1 Student Manuals $ 

Drinks & Snacks for BE 1 Workshop $ 

Child Care for BE 1 Workshop $ 

Vision Casting Video $ 

Direct Mail / Email / Texting Service $ 

Signs & Banners / Graphic Development $ 

Miscellaneous Items $ 

Additional BGW Services $ 

TOTAL EXPENSES $


Leadership Team Meeting Agenda 

Your leaders are invited to gather for this meeting to learn of the campaign vision and learn more about involvement 

in the Hearing from God process and Momentum Campaign. Your consultant will be present at this meeting, most 

likely onsite but possibly via video, to share about the upcoming BE 1 class and promote attendance. 

1. Welcome leaders. 

2. Introduce campaign vision as defined in the Campaign Vision Statement. 

3. Introduce BE 1 and invite leadership to promote and attend. 

4. Set aside time for questions, clarifications, and more information. 

5. Dedicate time to prayer for the leadership, for the congregation, and for the campaign.


Critical Path Schedule 

The BGW | Momentum schedule may include four to eight weeks of pre-campaign planning, for the Preparation or 

Team-Building phase (involving Leadership); six to ten weeks in the Public Phase (with the Congregation) and 24-36 

months in the Follow Through Phase using the First Sunday of each month as Discovery Sundays. 

The goal is to get 100% of your youth and adult congregation to participate in this campaign. 

List of Events 

I - Preparation Phase 

This phase will include the following steps, but be sure to consider each of the team member responsibilities later in 

the manual. 

Step 1 

▪ Initial Phone Call with BGW | Momentum Consultant 

▪ Completes Pastor’s Action-Item Checklist 

▪ Schedule Generosity Initiative on board process with G.A. Repple for Planned Giving 

Step 2 

▪ Strategic Team Planning / Vision Team Meeting 

▪ Vision Team meets and prepares Campaign Vision Statement and sends it to your Consultant 

▪ Vision Team prepares Vision Budget – reviews campaign options 

▪ Vision Team creates Campaign Vision Theme 

▪ Vision Team selects Campaign Team Leaders and invites to upcoming meeting(s) 

▪ Planned Giving Team works with G.A. Repple for back-end information to be established (website, 

collateral, etc.) 

Step 3 

▪ Date is selected for BE 1 and promotions for BE 1 begins to take place (allow 4 weeks) – BE teacher can be 

available for promotional purposes through a live feed video or digital message prepared for your church. 

▪ Leadership Meeting is held 

▪ Hearing from God Team leader finalizes Campaign Journal w/ BGW consultant 

▪ Communication Team Leader finalizes BE flyer, and prints journals, flyers, and BE workbooks (consider 

finding a local printer or checking prices online (http://www.rushflyers.com)), and begins to communicate 

about them heavily. 

Step 4 

▪ Hearing from God Team Leader appoints a Small Group Coordinator to help coordinate small groups 

▪ Children and Youth Team Leader invites youth to BE and seeks out child care workers from outside the 

church for the course 

▪ Worship Team Leader prepares for upcoming services and begins thinking about scheduling prayer vigils 

▪ Sermon Series is finalized 

II - Public Phase 

*Pastor may select a different message series (Theme Sundays) from those outlined in Momentum. 

▪ 

Week 1 - Vision Sunday 

o Communication Team gets Hearing from God Journals ready for distribution the following Sunday, 

checks on Campaign Vision Casting visual presentation.


o 

Pastor makes final push for BE 1 for upcoming BE to be held Thursday night, Friday night, and 

Saturday. 

▪ Week 2 

o In sermon, pastor sets the stage with the ministry’s story and Nehemiah’s story with Nehemiah 1. 

o Pastor introduces Hearing from God personal journal to congregation, invites participation, distributes 

them to the congregation. 

o Hearing from God small groups begin with HFG week 1 

o 

Any special events within the next 6 weeks are announced. 

▪ Week 3 

o In sermon, pastor continues with Nehemiah 2:1-10 and Matthew 28:16-20, taking up the question of 

faith. 

o Hearing from God small groups continue meeting with HFG week 2. 

▪ Week 4 

o In sermon, pastor continues with Nehemiah 2:11-20, and also introduces the story of David and Goliath 

(1 Samuel 17:1-49), focusing on the idea of ownership. 


▪ Week 5 

o In sermon, pastor continues with Nehemiah 4, and introduces Ephesians 6:10-20, focusing on our 

preparation to serve God. 


▪ Week 6 

o In sermon, pastor continues with Nehemiah 6:1-19, focusing on the idea of staying the course, even 

when it’s risky and others don’t understand. 


▪ Week 7 

o In sermon, pastor continues with Nehemiah 7:70-8:8 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:13. This week 

congregants will consider how they are being called to invest in the Ministry. Consider what discipleship 

looks like for your congregants and what motivates them to participate in it. Issue a call to action, so 

that they would earnestly ask God how to use their finance, time, and skills for His glory. 


▪ 

o 

Goal-Setting cards are to be printed and handed out. These should be two-fold, enabling individuals 

and families to keep half the card as a reminder of their goal. 

Week 8 - Celebration Sunday 

o This day should be especially high energy, as you ask congregants what God has put on their hearts in 

the previous 6 weeks. Are they being called to pledge or dedicate something to this building project? 

o Goal-Setting cards handed out again and congregation has opportunity to turn them in. 

Begin First-Fruits Season to collect as many initial donations as possible - while also leaving the opportunity 

open for more Momentum Goal-Setting Cards. 

III - Follow Through Phase (From End of Capital Campaign - 3 Years) 

Extended First-Fruits Season: 

▪ 

Keep the Generosity Initiative before the church (tools, workshops, website will be offered over 3-year 

period.


▪ Begin First-Fruits Season of at least 30 days (up to 60 days) to collect as many donations as possible - 

while also leaving the opportunity open for more Momentum Goal-Setting Cards. 

▪ 

▪ 

We recommend all loose offerings go to Momentum. This will stimulate giving by those who did not make a 

pledge. 

Determine a plan for keeping the congregation updated on your progress. 

o In the past, churches have made announcements, included inserts or blurbs in bulletins, or made a 

thermometer filling in red marks for what has already been received. Perhaps these make sense for 

your context. At minimum, make an announcement during worship one time a month. If you have an 

email newsletter, leave a small section for campaign updates. 

o 

o 

You may also consider offering opportunities for congregants to offer a brief story or testimony to why 

they are giving to the project and why they are committed to it. Perhaps you could invite people of 

different economic brackets who participate in vastly different ways. 

A visual representation of your progress isn’t a bad idea in itself, it’s just the classic thermometers that 

may leave a bad taste in people’s mouths. Think outside the box! And don’t hesitate to reach out to us 

to bounce off ideas or ask for help. 

The emphasis during the First-Fruits Season should be: 

1. Continue collecting goal-setting cards/pledges/commitments for the campaign. 

2. Receive as much cash as possible to launch the campaign. 

3. Focus on the total number of cards received and/or number of households that have participated "to date,” 

possibly based on percentage. For example, we have received Momentum goal-setting cards from 65 of our 

100 family/giving units. This places us at 65% participation and our goal is 100% participation. 

4. Weekly updates with the emphasis on 100% participation. 

After completing the "First-Fruits Season" (30-60 days) the attention should be turned to the remaining months of the 

campaign (typically 36 months), by using the First Sunday of each month as a Discovery Sunday. More information 

about this can be found in the Follow Up Manual. 

Key Dates 

For your convenience, you may find it helpful to enter dates in the spaces left of sermons and events. They may not 

necessarily follow this pattern, particularly the prayer vigils, but the goal is to establish a good calendar so you know 

what’s ahead and can get others on board accordingly. 

Date: 

________ Sermon 1: Vision Sunday 

________ Biblical Entrepreneurship Course 

________ Sermon 2: “Responding to Bad News” - Nehemiah 1 (HFG week 1 to follow, so you will pass out the HFG 

booklets this week) 

________ Sermon 3: “Preparing to Meet with God” - Nehemiah 2:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20 (HFG week 2 to follow) 

________ Prayer Vigil 1


________ Sermon 4: “Motivating Others” - Nehemiah 2:11-20, 1 Samuel 17:1-49 (HFG week 3 to follow) 

________ First-Fruit Offering 

________ Sermon 5: “Preparing for Battle” - Nehemiah 4, Ephesians 6:10-20 (HFG week 4 to follow) 

________ Sermon 6: “Too Busy in the Work of the Lord” - Nehemiah 6:1-19 (HFG week 5 to follow) 

________ Sermon 7: “Responding to God” - Nehemiah 7:70-8:8, 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:13 (HFG week 6 to follow) 

________ Prayer Vigil 2 

________ Sermon 8: Dedication/Celebration Sunday

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1 

Section Two 

Biblical Entrepreneurship, 

Generosity Initiative, and 

Hearing from God


Biblical Entrepreneurship Introduction and Overview 

Biblical Entrepreneurship 1 is a program designed by Patrice Tsague, Chief Servant Officer of Nehemiah Project 

International Ministries. BGW has made a special partnership with NPIM in order to bring BE 1 to ministries across 

the country. 

NPIM is an international Christian business training and coaching organization headquartered in Lake Oswego, 

Oregon. They provide accredited, comprehensive, transformational Bible-based business education, training, and 

business coaching for Christian entrepreneurs and organizations around the world. Their mission is to build and 

equip Kingdom businesses globally. Their vision is to transform the marketplace with the gospel of the Lord Jesus 

Christ, one entrepreneur at a time. 

Program enrollment is currently available online and in various cities throughout North and South America, Africa, 

Eastern Europe, and Asia. The curriculum is translated in French, Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian, and Malagasy. 

BE FAQ


Q: What is BE? 

BE is a comprehensive, transformational, business discipleship course that provides a strong mix of core business 

concepts and biblical principles. It is designed to teach how to use the Word of God as a guide to exercising 

stewardship over His resources. This 3-part course includes the following classes: 

• Principles of Biblical Entrepreneurship (BE I) 

• Practices of Biblical Entrepreneurship (BE II) 

• Planning a Kingdom Business (BE III) 

Q: Is BE only for people in business? 

No. BE 1 is for everyone in a church/community. While the course leans toward those who are in business or want to 

start a business, the curriculum focuses on biblical stewardship (God’s ownership) where the concepts of faith, work 

and economics intersect. BE 1 will look at four key components: 1) The principle of ownership 2) The principle of 

responsibility 3) The principle of accountability and finally 4) The principle of reward. The concept of stewardship is 

one of the most exciting and life-transforming concepts in the entire Bible, yet it is very poorly taught in churches and 

even more poorly understood among believers. BE helps believers understand and apply this compelling truth, 

transforming every area of their lives – home, careers, and church. 

Q: Why are we doing BE 1 in our church to start our capital campaign process? 

It is vital that everyone has a foundational understanding of what it means to be a steward of the resources entrusted 

to all of us. In addition, many churches are looking toward sustainable projects (business on their church campus) 

and we want everyone to be on the same page and understand why and how the church should be stewarding these 

businesses. While there is great information shared in the class, it is the individual transformation that we are 

looking for in the life of every person within the church in relationship to their stewardship responsibilities. 

We also know that business leaders who tend to be the top 20% of givers within a local congregation often feel left 

out of many discipleship programs with little practical guidance for their daily life in business. BE changes all of that, 

allowing transformation for everyone. 

Q: Is it important to reach those who consider themselves Entrepreneurs? 

Yes. Business leaders and potential business leaders are not only foundational in a community; they are also 

foundational in the life of a church. Entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to make positive global changes while 

remaining profitable. They have the power to change lives and livelihoods in the communities and countries where 

they operate. We see them as the conduit for real change and development – a ripple effect that begins with the 

business and moves into the community at the grass roots level. BE will teach them God’s way rather than the 

world’s way of operating their business. 

Q: Would BE appeal to business leaders outside of our congregation? 

Yes. Some churches are encouraging members to bring one person they know in business for free to take the course 

with them. This also is a great opportunity to introduce people in business to your local church. Many entrepreneurs 

who take BE often join the local church they attend the class at. So not only are you blessing your own church, you 

can also bless your community. 

Q: Is there a cost to B.E? 

That depends on the local church. BGW is offering BE 1 as part of the capital campaign process. Some churches are 

choosing to charge a nominal fee to help offset their expense. Others are simply including it for all members. The 

normal cost for BE 1 is $495.00 per person. If individuals choose to take BE 2 and BE 3 they would pay for that cost 

themselves. BE 2 and BE 3 are not offered under BGW but are available nationwide with NPIM.


Q: Will BE 2 and 3 be offered? 

Yes, if a churches chooses to offer 2 and 3 they can do so outside of the BGW capital campaign process. BE 2 and 3 

really are for those who want to start a business or are in business and for that reason they are not part of the BGW 

capital campaign process, but they are very helpful in the continual discipleship process of business leaders and a 

great way to continue to build the local congregation. BGW will provide further information on upcoming class 

opportunities and allow for your local church to host those classes if desired. 

Q: Can we rebrand the flyers for promotional purpose of the class? 

Yes, BGW is here to help with our graphics department, but each church is encouraged to message the branding 

according to the culture of their church. 

Q: How long is the class? 

The class is 16 hours, but depending on participation we can complete the material between 14-16 hours. 

Q: What is the class format like? 

The class is a highly interactional with plenty of opportunity for discussion. We try and engage all styles of learning 

with plenty of breaks. The class is usually taught on a Thursday and Friday night from 6:00 – 9:30 and then all day on 

Saturday from 9:00 – 5:00. Times may be adjusted according to the needs of each local church. 

BE 1 Table of Contents 

The Table of Contents for BE 1 is available in a separate PDF, but it is available on the next page so you may briefly 

review the content.


Table of Contents 

Chapter One — Introducing Biblical 

Entrepreneurship (BE) 

I. Building God’s Way 

II. The Purpose of Wealth 

III. 12 Principles of God’s Economy 

IV. What is Biblical Entrepreneurship? 

V. The Difference Between Biblical and 

Secular Entrepreneurship 

VI. Biblical Entrepreneurship Principles 

VII.An Example of a Biblical Entrepreneur 

Chapter Two — Biblical Entrepreneurship 

Attitude 

I. What is Attitude? 

II. An Example of the Difference Between 

Attitude and Altitude 

III. The Attitude of a BE 

IV. Developing a BE Attitude 

V. The Rewards of Having a BE Attitude 

Chapter Three — Biblical Entrepreneurship 

Characteristics 

I. The Character of the Call 

II. How to Identify a Money Changer 

III. The Characteristics of a BE 

IV. How to Develop BE Characteristics 

Chapter Four — How to Identify 

Opportunities 

I. A Biblical Example of Identifying 

Opportunities 

II. Key Facts about Opportunities 

III. What Are Opportunities? 

IV. How Do You Identify Opportunities? 

Chapter Five — How to Take Calculated 

Risks 

I. What Are Calculated Risks? 

II. How to Take Calculated Risks 

III. Two Things that Hinder People from 

Taking Calculated Risks 

IV. Biblical Entrepreneurship Advantages 

Chapter Six — How to Solve Problems 

I. What is Problem Solving? 

II. Biblical Entrepreneurship Problems 

III. How to Solve Problems 

Chapter Seven — Understanding Business 

Stewardship 

I. The Gift of Dominion 

II. What is Business Stewardship? 

III. God’s Plan for Business 

IV. Pros and Cons of Being a Business 

Steward 

V. Business Stewardship Versus Ownership 

VI. Biblical Examples of Business Stewards 

Chapter Eight — Understanding Biblical 

Profit 

I. What is Biblical Profit? 

II. Godly Proft vs. Worldly Profit 

III. Types of Ungodly Profit 

IV. The Dangers of Ungodly Profit 

V. How to Profit Biblically 

VI. The Purpose of Profit 

Chapter Nine — Biblical Entrepreneurship 

Goals And Responsibilities 

I. The Biblical Entrepreneur as an 

Ambassador for Christ 

II. Understanding Goals and Responsibilities 

III. The Responsibilities of a BE 

IV. How to Set Goals from a Biblical 

Perspective 

V. The First Goal 

Biblical Entrepreneurship 2: Practices of 

Biblical Entrepreneurship 

Biblical Entrepreneurship 3: Planning a 

Kingdom Business


Generosity Initiative: Legacy Giving to a Momentum Campaign 

Most giving to a Momentum campaign is done in cash; however, we should not overlook two very important facts: 

1) 91% of the personal resources of Americans are held in non-cash assets, such as stocks, bonds, mutual 

funds, property, or similar assets; and 

2) Some persons lack the ability to give large sums of money to a Momentum campaign when it actually 

occurs. 

Consequently, every Momentum campaign should provide ways for prospective donors to participate in ways other 

than just cash gifts. 

Since most personal resources are non-cash, it is only logical to assume some would be interested in donating these 

types of assets. An added incentive is the fact there may be significant tax benefits in making such gifts to a local 

Ministry. Many denominations have established foundations to assist donors with this type of giving. We encourage 

you, as a pastor, to contact your denominational headquarters to learn if it has established a foundation. If so, contact 

this organization directly. They should be happy to assist you. 

Deferred giving can be a boon to your Momentum campaign. It could be a donor wants to set aside a portion of his or 

her assets for future distribution to your Ministry. The establishment of such a gift can be as simple as a bequest in a 

will or a living trust. Such a gift might also be provided through a deferred gift made through a charitable gift annuity 

or charitable remainder trust. These two options can be especially attractive for senior donors with limited incomes or 

for those who would like to maintain income-producing assets during their lifetimes. 

Planned giving is an excellent way to support the efforts of a ministry through financial and in-kind gifts. There are a 

number of options donors have when providing cash or non-cash assets to a ministry. 

Confidential meetings with a G.A. Repple Planned Giving Consultant can be helpful to determine a donor’s estate 

planning and planned giving aspirations. G.A. Repple’s financial advisors and planned giving consultants often work 

with a donor’s attorney, Certified Public Account or with a donor’s financial advisor in order to help meet a donor’s 

philanthropic goals as part of their overall estate planning and planned gift giving execution directives. 

Financial goals of individual donors are taken into consideration in order to best meet their current and future 

financial objectives as well as meet their philanthropic goal to help provide funding and sustainability to an 

organization, multiple organizations, their heirs, and/or to other designated beneficiaries. 

The following is a brief overview of such giving instruments that can benefit your local Ministry. 

Gift Annuities 

A charitable gift annuity allows a donor to make a gift to support your Momentum campaign in the future, while the 

donor receives regular payments for life. 

What Is a Charitable Gift Annuity? 

A charitable gift annuity is a contract between a donor and a denomination’s foundation. In exchange for the 

charitable gift the foundation agrees to pay the donor a fixed payment for life. Following a donor’s death, the gift (less 

the payment the donor received) is then given to the local Ministry. 

How Is the Annuity Payment Determined? 

The payment to the donor is based on his or her age on the day the gift is made and the amount of the gift. The 

annuity may be paid annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly.


Implementing your Sustainability Initiative for the Long-Term: What They Do to Help You 

The G.A. Repple Home Office, their independent financial advisors, and client-organizations (your ministry) will work 

together to bring a 12-month (and beyond) planned giving initiative to your supporters. 

This planned giving initiative is called the Generosity Initiative – an estate planning and planned giving education and 

execution strategy that bring donors and ministries together to release financial assets in order to provide 

sustainability to your mission to further the Kingdom of God. 

As it relates to your ministry working with G.A. Repple Planned Giving Consultants, please contact G.A. Repple’s 

Home Office at 407.215.9646 when questions arise regarding the suggested 12-month process and ask to speak 

with the Planned Giving Department. 

G.A. Repple & Company – Financial Advisors & Planned Giving Consultants: What They Do to Help Their 

Financial Clients 

G.A. Repple was founded in 1982 and is uniquely positioned as a broker/dealer and financial advisory firm 

specializing in asset management and estate planning. After several decades of growth and expansion, G.A. Repple 

offers their services through 80 professionals across all 50 states. 

They have hand-picked the very best investment talent from a global network of institutional money managers who 

specialize in different sectors of the market. Every day we collaborate and work alongside some of the brightest 

minds in the areas of law, accounting, planning, insurance, tax planning, and investment. Each investment 

professional works to execute the seven principles of our investment philosophy: 1] Diversification; 2] Risk 

management; 3] Tax efficiency; 4] Portfolio structure; 5] Portfolio management; 6] Moral screening; and 7] Specialist 

managers. 

The advisors at G.A. Repple empower people both personally and professionally. They advise business owners on 

being more intentional about succession planning. 

They also build relationships with families to help them make wise decisions when it comes to selling land, real 

estate, stocks and businesses with little to no capital gains tax. Families also have unique opportunities with 

programs to help pass their wealth along like in G.A. Repple’s “Forever Planning and Intergenerational Wealth and 

Family Value Transfer.” Each advisor has been trained and equipped to work with families to help them establish their 

own unique value statement that will last for future generations. 

As a registered investment advisor, G.A. Repple support like-minded planners who desire to make a positive 

difference in all aspects of culture. Through G.A. Repple’s partnership with estate planning professionals throughout 

the United States, they’ve vetted the very best trust companies so that they can deliver state of the art planning. 

These companies date back to 1914 and were founded by members of some of America’s leading and most 

recognized families. 

One of the other unique services G. A. Repple provides are screening services that guarantee that each of their 

clients are investing in companies that align with their personal values.


Gift Giving Instruments That Can Benefit Your Local Ministry 

GIFTS YOU CAN MAKE NOW 

Your Personal Goal Your Gift Type How You Are Giving Your Potential Benefits 

Make a quick and simple gift. Appreciated Securities Transfer stock or mutual funds to your 

nonprofit of choice. This could be privately 

held stock or publicly traded stock. 

Donor avoids capital gains taxes and 

receives an income tax deduction; 

nonprofit of choice sells shares tax-free. 

Avoid capital gains tax on the sale 

of a home or other real estate. 

Appreciated Real Estate Donate property to your nonprofit of choice. Immediate income tax deduction and 

avoidance of capital gains tax. 

Make a gift that allows flexibility 

and your input on how funds will be 

distributed. 

Donor Advised Fund 

Create an agreement whereby Foundation 

manages your assets; you and/or family 

members advise the Foundation regarding 

charitable disbursements. 

Immediate income tax deduction, 

flexibility and an opportunity to practice 

philanthropy on a regular basis. 

Make a significant gift with little 

cost to yourself. 

Life Insurance 

Designate your nonprofit of choice as a 

beneficiary. 

Future gift to nonprofit of choice. 

Give your personal residence or 

farm, but continue to live there. 

Retained Life Estate 

Designate the ownership of your home to your 

nonprofit of choice but retain occupancy. 

Charitable income tax deduction and 

lifetime use of your home. 

IRA rescue strategy to avoid 

taxation on retirement plan assets. 

Retirement Plan 

Name your nonprofit of choice as beneficiary 

of the remainder of the assets after your 

lifetime. 

Avoidance of heavily taxed gift to heirs. 

Tax deduction for present value of 

a cash gift. 

Cash 

Major Gift giving or Endowment giving or 

Capital Campaign pledge-giving to a nonprofit 

over a set number of years. 

Reduction of tax implications. 

GIFTS YOU CAN DEFER 


Defer a gift until after your lifetime. Bequest in Will A bequest can be a specific amount or asset, 

or a percentage of your estate. A residual 

bequest assigns the amount left in the estate 

after all other distributions have been made. 

Your estate receives a tax deduction. 

The nonprofit of choice receives your gift 

when the estate is settled. 

Make a deferred gift, maintain 

access to assets, and avoid 

probate. 

Living Trust 

Donor places assets into a trust; retains 

control during lifetime. Foundation becomes 

trustee upon death of the donor, and makes 

distributions as directed by donor. 

Privacy, flexibility, control of trust for 

lifetime, possible estate tax savings. 

LIFE INCOME GIFT ARRANGEMENTS 


Supplement income with fixed 

annual payments. 

Charitable Gift Annuity 

Pays fixed payments for life and distributes 

remainder to nonprofit of choice and other 

charitable beneficiaries at death. 

Charitable income tax deductions, fixed 

annuity payments for life (portion taxfree), 

future gift to nonprofit of choice. 

Supplement income with fixed 

annual payments. 

Charitable Remainder 

Annuity Trust 

Create a charitable trust that pays you a 

Lifetime Fixed Income. 

Charitable income tax deduction, fixed 

income for life, future gift to nonprofit of 

choice. 

Create a hedge against inflation 

over the long term. Reduce tax on 

sale of stock, real estate or sale of 

business. 

Charitable Remainder 

Unitrust 

Create a trust that pays you a percentage of 

the trust's assets, valued annually. 

Immediate income tax deduction, annual 

income for life that has potential to 

increase. 

Reduce gift and estate taxes on 

assets passing onto heirs. Capital 

Campaign giving over a 5 year 

period; get a current tax deduction 

for present value of gift. 

Charitable Lead Trust 

Create a trust that pays a fixed or variable 

income to your nonprofit of choice for a set 

period of time, and then passes to heirs or 

back to yourself. 

Reduces size of taxable estate; keeps 

property in family, often with reduced gift 

taxes. Creates substantial current 

income tax deduction.


Hearing from God Introduction and Overview 

The defining characteristic of a BGW | Momentum Ministry campaign is our spiritual devotional series entitled, 

“Hearing from God.” 

This is built on our deep-seated conviction that as people spend time Hearing from God, their hearts will become 

more acclimated to be influenced by the Spirit of God. This emphasis has been powerfully used by the Lord to make 

the campaign experience a spiritually rewarding and enriching experiences for churches across the country. 

The campaign process has been designed to increase each participant’s commitment to God, others, the Ministry, 

and the surrounding community, while deepening his or her relationship with Christ as a disciple. 

It is our goal for each member of the congregation to participate in the campaign process and our hope that they 

would look back at this experience as one of the most spiritually enriching periods of their life. 

Spiritual Disciplines 

Godly men and women throughout the centuries have adopted practices in their pursuit of a deeper level of intimacy 

with God. These practices often referred to as the spiritual disciplines, have their roots in the Word of God. They 

include prayer, fasting, meditation, simplicity, solitude, worship, and celebration. 

For many in our culture the demand on our time has resulted in a reduced emphasis upon the spiritual disciplines. 

This loss has resulted in a relationship with Christ, which, for many, may be more superficial than functional. 

The Hearing from God Program 

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Centers around prayer and fasting through personal devotionals. 

Focuses on asking God questions and spending time in personal reflection. 

Encourages journaling as a means to chronicle what God is speaking to you. 

Appeals to the heart by elevating the priority of our relationship with God. 

Prayer 

Prayer is an integral part of our walk with God. As Christ’s disciples observed the prayer life of Jesus, they realized 

they had much to learn about prayer. Jesus heard their appeal, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1) providing rich 

insights into both the purpose and practice of this most significant of all spiritual disciplines. 

Fasting 

The Hearing from God program introduces a method of fasting more suitable to the lifestyles of those in our 

generation. Our prayer is that God might use this approach to re-introduce people to a discipline that may yield the 

kind of life Christ desires for us. 

“The One-Meal Fast Program” introduces the concept of taking one meal each week to fast. Individuals are 

encouraged to take a prolonged meal break, about 1-2 hours, and use that time to seek the heart of God on 

issues impacting their personal walk. 

Asking God Questions 

Many people have reduced prayer to a series of requests. While making our requests known is part of prayer, it is not 

the entirety of prayer. We have included questions for reflection written to assist us in becoming more eager to be 

aware of the Lord’s presence, and may cause us to become more reflective to determine God’s will and direction for 

our lives. This process serves participants in moving beyond merely making requests to the Lord. 

The Hearing from God program is built around prayer - prayer that seeks to determine the mind and heart of God on 

those issues of importance to Him. It focuses on asking God questions that are relevant to our need and taking the 

time to watch, wait, and listen for His direction.


The Hearing from God program is also built on the concept that God wants us to know Him and His will for our lives. 

This includes asking Him questions and providing Him the opportunity to respond to the questions of life. As people 

ask their questions and wait in quiet reflection, they cultivate the art of listening to God! 

Another unique aspect of the Momentum campaign is that each message in the sermon series poses questions that 

the entire congregation is invited to bring to the Lord. The whole congregation shares in the journey together. 

Journaling 

Individuals are provided a prayer journal as part of the Congregational Journal and are encouraged to write down 

details of their experience. 

Introducing Hearing from God 

Hopefully this process and your building development project won’t come as a shock to the congregation. Use the 

weeks leading up to Vision Sunday to set the stage for the campaign, as you advertise for BE 1. It may also be 

important to consider what your congregation needs to learn about fasting and prayer before this intensive process 

begins. These would be wonderful topics to take up in preparation. 

Vision Sunday is an exciting day for the congregation! 

It is a Sunday devoted to sharing the vision of what we believe God has called us to do. It provides occasion to reflect 

on God’s past faithfulness, the impact of the ministry throughout its history, and our vision for the future. Vision 

Sunday also provides opportunity to ask every member of the congregation to consider what it will mean to commit to 

skipping one meal a week. Explain the meaning of this commitment and what its purpose is: to talk to and listen to 

God about what God wills for them and their role within the Ministry. 

The Congregational Journal 

As mentioned, the Congregational Journal is distributed to the congregation on the week after Vision Sunday. The 

Journal serves multiple purposes: 

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It Shares History—The Campaign Journal takes on the look of a yearbook and devotional, including 

pictures and narrative that speak to the ministry and the history of the congregation. 

It Shares Vision—The journal also is effective in communicating our vision for ministry and how that vision 

will be enhanced by the particular focus unique to the campaign, e.g. a new sanctuary, educational week, 

youth center, etc. Renderings of plans help to paint the picture. 

It Shares Process—The journal speaks specifically to what is being asked in the campaign, so that each 

member and friend join together in seeking the mind and heart of God for the congregation as a whole and 

for each participant. 

It Helps Congregants Share — The people are encouraged to journal their experiences as a reminder of 

their personal encounter with God. 

The HFG journal is a key communication piece for your capital campaign. Your Consultant will provide a draft version 

of this journal for your review, when you communicate the Case Statement with them.

BUILDING THE TEAM 1 

Section Three 

Building The Team


Senior Pastor - Campaign Responsibilities 

A. Establishes the Vision and direction of the Ministry, in cooperation with appropriate Ministry leadership. 

B. Serves as the primary vision-caster while preparing and leading the congregation through the “Hearing from 

God” experience using a variety of means and methods: 

1. Personally shares the vision of the Ministry and reason for engaging in a stewardship solution to achieve the 

Ministry’s objectives. 

2. The pastor should give a personal testimony of his/her commitment for the vision to the congregation. 

3. The pastor must lead the way and be committed. The single most important decision the pastor will make 

during the course of this campaign will be the one concerning his or her own commitment. 

4. Coordinates with the staff and/or campaign team leaders to recruit others to give testimonies during the 

campaign. 

5. Incorporates the Momentum weekly themes, sermons and “Hearing from God” weekly questions. 

6. Leads the congregation to participate in the “Hearing from God” experience; evaluates their personal 

involvement in ministry; becomes intentional about people building relationships with others in their sphere 

of influence; and establishes financial faith goals. 

C. Leads the Campaign Vision Team / Pastoral Staff Meetings. 

D. Selects and appoints the Momentum Campaign Team Leader(s) before any on-site visits begin. 

E. Coordinates with the Campaign Vision Team / Pastoral Staff and Campaign Team leader in selecting the 

specialized Campaign Team Leaders. 

F. Participates in defining and finalizing the campaign schedule of events and timelines. 

G. Attends all Momentum Campaign Consultant on line meetings and/or appoints a staff representative to attend on 

his/her behalf. 

H. Leads the goal-setting event and victory celebration. 

I. Encourages Follow-up Team Leader to be faithful in giving a monthly update every Discovery Sunday for the 3- 

year duration.


Identifying Recommended / Specialized Campaign Teams 

The following list includes six recommended specialized campaign teams, recognizing that some Ministries may 

combine the specialized teams where they deem appropriate. However, it has been discovered that broad 

participation is a vital key for the success of the campaign; therefore, the first objective should be to utilize all six 

teams, if possible. 

It should also be noted that some Ministries may choose to have each team lead through a chairperson (if a larger 

team) or a democracy (if a smaller team). These may be existing staff members or volunteers. 

1. Momentum Campaign Team Leader(s) 

2. Biblical Entrepreneurship / Generosity Initiative Team Leader(s) 

3. Hearing from God Team Leader(s) 

4. Communication Team Leader(s) 

5. Children and Youth Team Leader(s) 

6. Follow-up Team Leader(s) (Organized after Celebration Sunday) 

The Momentum Campaign Team Leader(s) should be familiar with each Job Description for the specialized team 

leaders listed in the following pages. The Campaign Team Leader(s) will work closely with the Senior Pastor / 

Executive Pastor to potentially customize the specialized Job Descriptions in harmony with the ministry and culture of 

the local Ministry. 

Identifying Potential Team Leaders 

Some of the essential elements that should be considered in the selection of the specialized Team Leaders include: 

1. Existing commitment to the Ministry in attendance, giving, and serving. 

2. Enthusiasm concerning the designated project. 

3. Credibility and recognition in the Ministry. 

4. Responsibility and trustworthiness. 

5. Team player with a commitment to unity. 

6. Dedication to follow through on assignments and the specific Job Description. 

7. Willingness to make a personal financial commitment as a part of the campaign. 

These specialized Team Leaders may be easily identified by their involvement, participation, and service in current 

areas of ministry, which parallel the job descriptions. While the Momentum campaign is an excellent opportunity to 

recruit and train new leaders and develop new ministries, it is also an opportunity to build the campaign in harmony 

among existing leaders and ministries. 

Selecting Potential Team Leaders 

There are two basic approaches to selecting specific individuals to serve as Team Leaders: 

1. Pastor, Staff, and/or Campaign Team Leader create a list of potential individuals and select the best team leader 

based on their group discussions. 

2. Pastor, Staff, and/or Campaign Team Leader invite a large number of existing Ministry leaders and potential team 

leaders to the Campaign Orientation and Training meeting to gain an understanding of the overall campaign process 

and team assignments. At the end of the meeting, each person would be asked to fill out a card/form indicating two or 

three areas in which they would be interested in serving. You may ask them prioritize their selections 1, 2 and 3.


These cards/forms would then be reviewed by the pastor, staff, and campaign coordinator for final selection based on 

the responses of the participants. 

The Campaign Team Leader(s) or Senior Pastor/Staff will then contact each person, inviting them to serve in a 

specific are of leadership and describing the responsibilities therein. 

Responsibilities of all Team Leaders 

1. Participate in the Biblical Entrepreneurship course. 

2. Participate in Hearing from God devotionals. 

3. Attend required team meetings. 

4. Practice clear, compassionate, and reliable communication with other team members and congregation. 

5. Prayerfully make a personal financial commitment to the campaign.


Momentum Campaign Team Leader 

The Campaign Team Leader must champion the cause of the Momentum campaign. They serve in a strategic 

position, which elevates them before the Ministry congregation and leadership. As such, they have great 

opportunities for influence. 

1. The Campaign Team Leader will provide recommendations to the Senior Pastor/Staff regarding the selection and 

recruitment of the following additional Team Leaders. 

2. In cooperation with the Pastor/Staff, the Campaign Team Leader will call Team meetings as needed. 

The Team Leader will be responsible to schedule team meetings of all the specialized Team Leaders as needed 

for the purpose of accountability and motivation. The Team Leader will want to communicate with the Senior 

Pastor regarding these meetings and the agenda to be covered. 

It is especially important that the Team Leader be aware of the consultant’s on-site visits and phone/video 

meetings, and communicates with all team members concerning these important meetings. 

3. In partnership with the Pastor/Staff, the Campaign Team Leader will oversee the entire campaign process and 

should be knowledgeable about the complete Momentum campaign schedule and the phases of the campaign: 

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Phase One: Preparation. Duration is typically 2-6 weeks. 

Phase Two: Public. Duration is typically 8 weeks during which time there are a variety of sermons 

aligned with the Hearing from God process. Biblical Entrepreneurship typically kicks off this phase, 

and it comes to close with a goal-setting worship service. 

Phase Three: Follow Through. Duration is typically three years/ 36 months during which time the 

financial donations are received and other stewardship objectives are fulfilled. 

4. Monitors the planning schedule and checks for completion of projects with Team Leaders. 

This leader will need to be familiar with the campaign schedule and should meet with each team leader to create 

a checklist and target date for each team. Maintain a master list of checklists with updates, especially regarding 

time-sensitive assignments. 

The Campaign Team Leader(s) should be aware of each team’s progress in the completion of their assignment 

and should be in contact with other Team Members to conduct follow-up regarding each team’s assignments and 

objectives. 

5. Attends all meetings of Momentum and Hearing from God. 

The Campaign Team Leader is urged to attend all meetings of Momentum and Hearing from God. While the 

Campaign Team Leader is not expected to attend every meeting of each individual team, it would be beneficial to 

be aware of these meetings and the tasks accomplished in order to ensure the cooperative effort of all teams for 

the success of the campaign. Consider having a participant in those meetings keep notes to send to the 

Campaign Team Leader upon completion of each meeting. Further, the Campaign Team Leader is urged to 

make at least one appearance with each team for the purpose of inspiring, motivating, and explaining how their 

particular teams fit into the larger picture of the Momentum campaign. 

6. Gives supervision to all Team Leaders. The Campaign Team Leader should be a troubleshooter and problem 

solver where needed, keeping the Senior Pastor / Staff apprised of the progress and challenges of the 

specialized teams.


7. Speaks for the specialized Teams at all functions and Ministry services. 

The Campaign Team Leader(s) should be comfortable and confident in his/her communication skills in any 

setting, whether it be one-on-one, in small groups, or before the entire congregation. 

The Campaign Team Leader(s) must be aware of the specialized elements of the Momentum campaign as well 

as progress being made in order to give updates and pass along vital information. 

The Campaign Team Leader(s) is urged to be positive, enthusiastic, motivational and well-informed, especially 

when speaking before the congregation. 

8. Coordinates closely with campaign support consultant(s) through specialized campaign visits, emails and 

conference calls as needed. 

The Team Leader should keep the consultant apprised as to the progress of the specialized teams. 

The Team Leader should use the consultant to solve problems and troubleshoot any potential issues, which 

could hinder the campaign’s overall effectiveness.


Biblical Entrepreneurship / Generosity Initiative Team Leader 

1. The Biblical Entrepreneurship / Generosity Initiative Team Leader(s) will oversee this section of the campaign 

process. 

S/he should be completely familiar with the Momentum campaign process, and should be particularly 

knowledgeable about BE and the Generosity Initiative. In order to achieve this, the leader will communicate via 

phone and video chatting with your BGW | Momentum Consultant, who will connect him/her with the BE teacher 

and a representative from the GA Repple. 

2. Monitors the planning schedule for BE and is responsible for accomplishing it. 

This leader will utilize the BE checklist available, with his/her first priority being finalizing the location where BE 

will be taught. Once confirmed, s/he will fill out the course set up form through Nehemiah Project, available at: 

https://yv135.infusionsoft.com/app/form/b85e75d8c3562f9972c9ad30650a48c6. Please let your BGW 

Consultant know if you have any questions about registration. 

3. Attends all Momentum meetings up until the BE weekend occurs. Organizes all BE and Generosity Initiative 

meetings. 

4. Works closely with the Communication Team Leader in order to communicate about and promote the BE 

weekend to the congregation. 

5. Works with Catherine Tobey (ctobey@bgwservices.com) to coordinate the design of a promotional flyer for use 

within the congregation (optional). 

6. Personally invites the top givers and entrepreneurs in the congregation, or entrepreneurial friends of the 

congregation, to participate in BE. 

7. Coordinates childcare services for BE.


Hearing from God Team Leader 

1. The Hearing from God Team Leader(s) will oversee this section of the campaign process. 

S/he should be completely familiar with the Momentum campaign process, and should be particularly 

knowledgeable about Hearing from God. This leader should communicate via phone or email with your BGW | 

Momentum Consultant in order to review the material together. 

2. Determines if/how you will implement small group format to dialogue Hearing from God questions each week 

(such as Sunday School classes, existing small groups, after worship groups, daytime groups, or evening 

groups). 

3. Coordinates prayer vigils. 

4. Monitors the planning schedule for HFG and is responsible for accomplishing it. 

5. This leader will work with the Case Statement created by the Vision Team and your BGW | Momentum 

Consultant in order to edit the congregational journals. This includes the preparation of the following: 

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A Personal Invitation from the Pastor 

Ministry Mission 

Brief Ministry History 

Campaign Vision and Strategic Plan 

Immediate Need 

This leader will work with the Senior Pastor to ensure that any changes to be made to the HFG curriculum are 

made early on, and passed along to your BGW | Momentum Consultant, so that it will be placed in the 

congregational journals. 

This leader will make the final approval of the journal, before it is sent from BGW’s office to the Ministry, 

electronically, and will be responsible for printing it and disseminating it to the congregation. 

6. Organizes and leads all meetings relating to Hearing from God. 

7. Works closely with the Communication Team Leader in order to communicate about and promote HFG, before 

and during it. 

8. This leader will be responsible for creating, printing, and disseminating the Goal Setting cards.


Communication Team Leader 

Without undertaking a concerted series of steps to share, disseminate, and communicate, the congregation will not 

learn about the campaign or feel welcome to participate in it. 

1. Enlists and trains people to publicize campaign. 

The Communication Team Leader needs to recruit team members for the purpose of promoting and publicizing 

the entire Campaign. Items which should be publicized: 

▪ The Theme of the Campaign 

▪ Each week’s sermon focus (optional) 

▪ Biblical Entrepreneurship / Generosity Initiative 

▪ “Hearing from God” Journals 

▪ Celebration / Goal-Setting Event Weekend 

▪ First-Fruits 

▪ Discovery Classes 

2. Coordinates Vision Casting Video 

3. Maintains the schedule for sharing strategic dates with the congregation. 

4. Sends notices about each team meeting to all team members and attends all campaign meetings. 

5. Releases all media and informational items. 

A Momentum Campaign and building project may be an excellent time to gain the attention of the community. 

Newspapers, radio, and local TV are often searching for local interest stories to highlight. As you work with the 

media, you want to focus on ministries; why the Ministry is building/renovating/enhancing; positive aspects of the 

Ministry; size of project; estimated costs; benefit(s) to the community and unique aspects of the Ministry or 

project. 

As an example, if the Ministry utilizes the BGW Ministry of Construction, then explaining how the Ministry has 

become involved in caring for the construction crew, contractor and sub-contractors can be a highly valuable 

special interest story. 

Special Moments for Capitalizing on Media Attention: 

- Announcement of project/renovation/enhancement/relocation, etc. 

- Purchase of property (if applicable) 

- Groundbreaking 

- Special interest occasions (such as first outside service on new property, BGW Ministry of Construction, 

faith goal setting results, financing partnership [if using local bank/financial institution], beginning of 

construction, topping ceremony [new construction recognized by architect/builder when the highest point of 

a new building is attained]). 

- First Service in finished project 

- Dedication Day 

6. Updates Website and Social Media consistently, to communicate about campaign events 

The website should clearly express the who, what, why, when, where, and how of the campaign. You may write 

in details about the church’s history, plans, and those involved. It is important to be as clear and transparent as 

possible. You may include both quantitative and qualitative data about the community and the project (Reach out 

to BGW if you want to learn more about understanding your community demographics or any market analyses 

that have been done). Be sure to include contact information.


Use pictures if you can, and separate blocks of text with headers and bullets for viewers who will scan the page. 

Create any needed links, such as links to a digital copy of the Hearing from God journal, getting in touch with a 

Planned Giving representative, making donations online, and participating in crowdfunding. You may also 

consider providing a place to submit questions about the campaign or project. Finally, send the page to someone 

who isn’t involved in the church for an honest review before publishing. 

As you update social media, consider how the church’s story may be relevant to current news topics. Maintain or 

create a list of media resources you have, in order to stay in touch with current news and reach out when you 

need additional help advertising certain events. Consider preparing email and social media messages in 

advance. You may look at the campaign calendar and create your own social media schedule. Be sure to send 

messages when people are most likely to view them - such as in the beginning of the week. 

In addition, stay on top of what your networks may be posting on social media, in order to answer any questions 

they may have and keep them involved.


Children and Youth Team Leader 

1. Works with children leaders and youth leaders in conceiving ways of engaging younger members of the 

congregation in the Momentum campaign. 

This Leader and team members should seek creative, innovative methods for engaging children and youth in the 

Momentum campaign, which is an excellent opportunity to begin to teach them about stewardship and establish 

their sense of responsibility as disciples of Christ. Kids and youth are easily overlooked, but they want to 

participate. A meaningful connection to the Ministry can be established in their hearts and minds may last 

throughout their lifetimes. 

Ideas for Engaging Children: 

a. Holding a poster drawing contest, asking children to draw the proposed project. Display throughout the 

Ministry or in the Ministry lobby and host an art show when they are all done. 

b. Invite children to share testimonies during children’s services (and even worship) of what they are learning 

about God and how He has been faithful to them. 

c. Consider working with the kids to turn the Bible story each week into a skit to be preformed for the whole 

congregation after Scripture is read. Keep it simple, add a few fun props, and let the kids bring the story to 

life in a new way as an adult narrates a simplified version of the story. 

Ideas for Incorporating Youth: 

a. Host a Parable of the Talents event, wherein small groups of students are given a small amount of money 

and asked to creatively imagine ways they can multiply it to support the campaign initiative. Give them an 

afternoon, or even better, a few weeks! You may even consider using it as a contest. 

2. Communicates with the congregation ways in which children and youth are involved in support of the campaign. 

3. Encourages youth to participate in Biblical Entrepreneurship. 

4. Seeks out individuals who are not part of the church to provide child care during the Biblical Entrepreneurship 

course, enabling families to participate in the course. The expense associated with this is an important 

investment in the families in your congregation. 

5. Encourages youth to participate in journaling and fasting in the Hearing from God process. 

6. Assists in carrying out the community assessment with the youth group, during the follow up campaign, through 

gathering volunteers, providing structure, and offering ideas.


Follow-up Team Leader 

1. Prepares a master list of the Ministry family in connection with the Ministry’s existing database. 

2. Keeps adequate giving records and analyzes giving patterns. 

The Follow-up Team leader will work cooperatively with the Ministry business office to accurately track the 

success of the Momentum campaign during the 36 months. The Follow-up Team Leader does not have access 

to individual giving reports but rather tracks giving pattern progress. 

3. Gives frequent updates (at least quarterly, if not monthly), reports progress of giving, and helps plan monthly 

Discovery Sundays. 

The Team Leader should work with the Pastor and Momentum Leader for a regular presentation to the 

congregation about the progress made. It is suggested that a monthly progress report, or at least quarterly, be 

made to the congregation. This report should be celebratory in nature, commending the faithfulness of the 

congregation as well as the Lord. Creativity in the presentation of the report can be highly effective. 

Ideas for Updates: 

a. Discovery Sundays during the 36-month Momentum campaign. 

b. Have members of the congregation share personal testimonials during the service. Coaching these 

testimonials in advance can prevent “stage fright,” rambling, and misuse of time. Ask the person(s) giving 

the testimony to tell what has happened or is ongoing in their lives as a result of their financial commitment 

to the project. When applicable, have husband, wife, and the family stand together before the congregation. 

c. Conduct live interviews of congregational participants using pre-prepared questions, such as: 

(1) Briefly introduce yourself to the congregation – include your name, how long you’ve attended the 

Ministry, what your occupation is. 

(2) What is God doing in your life as a result of your financial faith goal? 

(3) Why are you personally excited about this project? 

(4) What is your personal involvement in the Ministry? 

(5) How do you believe you have changed as a result of participating? 

(6) What do you want the Ministry to know as a result of your faith goal? 

d. Pre-record testimonials on video. This is especially beneficial for editing purposes and tailoring the video to 

fit the service as well as allowing for a succinct presentation of the testimonial to get the best representation. 

e. Use of skits. Skits, especially of a humorous nature, can be a powerful way to highlight the Discovery 

Sunday each month and are a great way to include kids. 

f. Creative, high energy videos highlighting year-to-date results, such as total units set, total received, amount 

still needed, total percentage received, and number of units which have completed their faith goal, etc. 

g. Creative, high energy videos highlighting “fun facts,” such as yards of concrete required/poured, weight of 

steel used, highest physical point of building, number of gallons of paint, number of yards of carpet or tiles 

(in cases of ceramic tile or VCT), miles of cable for electrical, sound, audio purposes, etc. You may also 

have access to a drone, which would allow you to take incredible footage of the building project, enabling 

the congregation to feel like they’re there. 

h. Members of specialized ministries or demographics sharing, either live or on video, what the Ministry’s 

participation means to them and how that ministry or demographic will benefit. 

i. Celebratory moments noting significant markers, such as timeline: first six months, first year; or financial: 

first $1M received, each additional million, etc.


4. Sends thank-you notes for each commitment. 

Personalized thank you notes are a proven and effective method for expressing gratitude and maintaining 

momentum. Handwritten notes, in particular, are a powerful and meaningful way to express thankfulness to the 

giver. Resist the temptation to send a thank you note and check a box. It is important to nurture these 

relationships. 

Ideas for Thank-You Notes: 

a. Thank you note for the initial faith goal. 

b. Thank you note for significant giving as the campaign progresses. 

c. Thank you note for the completion of the faith goal. Make sure to highlight how they have contributed to the 

campaign’s success! 

d. A specially designed thank you card with the campaign theme, logo and campaign scripture. 

e. Specialized ministries or demographics writing thank you notes, such as children or youth. 

5. Shares video/giving opportunities with new members and uses Vision Casting Video during the Discovery 

classes. 

6. Sends occasional praise reports in newsletter/bulletin articles or via text, through the Communication Team 

Leader. 

7. Reminds the congregation of innovative giving ideas for the Momentum campaign. From time to time, 

emphasizing creative methods for giving can stimulate the congregation to a higher level of commitment. 

There are three primary methods of giving and each are important to the idea of giving as a spiritual practice. 

1. Systematic Giving: This is planned giving, calculated giving pre-determined and set aside on a regular 

basis, such as weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually. This form of giving cultivates the habit of giving as a 

regular spiritual practice. 

2. Sacrificial Giving: This is giving based on cutting back or putting off purchases in order to give toward the 

Momentum campaign. Sacrificial giving could include such ideas as eliminating a monthly or regular 

payment (i.e., a non-essential such as a cable bill, magazine/newspaper subscription, luxury item [i.e. golf 

membership], etc.), or postponing a purchase (i.e., new vehicle, new home, luxury enjoyment item, etc.). 

The idea is not to create guilt, frustration, or compulsion but to cultivate an environment through which the 

congregation participates in voluntary, participatory sacrifice for the common good of the future of the 

ministry. This form of giving cultivates generosity. 

3. Supernatural Giving: These are God-produced giving opportunities. God gives us increased ability to give to 

His work by providing additional resources through the people in our lives (Luke 6:38). Supernatural giving 

is usually subsequent to our ability. The Corinthians were commended for giving according to their ability 

(man’s part) and beyond (God’s part). This form of giving cultivates a reliance on God. 

Consider what offering means to you and your congregation. Turn to scripture, but also put it in your own words. 

Consider writing an offering confession or taking a minute to describe offering regularly, especially on Discovery 

Sundays. Invite various members of the congregation to speak to why they give or what they believe about 

offering - involve the kids and youth too! 

8. Oversees Follow Up Process and Leaders, including Annual Bash

SHARING THE DREAM 1 

Section Four 

Sharing The Dream


The Worship Service 

The weekly worship experience is the primary tool for sharing the dream. The message themes which the pastor will 

address each week will coincide with the weekly Hearing from God congregational journals, small group lessons, 

bulletins, newsletters, text or email blasts, etc. 

In maximizing the worship experience, it is also encouraged that the worship ministry (song selection, special music, 

drama/skit presentations, etc.) all focus on the same theme (as much as possible). The synergy that is created from 

everything pointing the congregation’s focus in the same direction is extremely beneficial in building Momentum. 

Careful advance planning on the part of everyone involved in preparing elements utilized during the worship 

experience is extremely important. 

Incorporating Children & Youth into Worship 

It is important to focus on the role of children and youth as not only the future leaders of your church but as an 

important part of today’s church. Below are a few ways to include children and youth in your Momentum campaign. 

You know your church and kids best though. Utilize the children and youth in ways that match their interests and 

gifts. 

By doing this, you are practicing what you preach. After all, throughout this whole campaign, you are casting a long 

term vision to impact the community for the generations to come. The question you must ask yourself, is how you are 

impact this young generation in the midst of it. 

Remember, involving kids in worship means incorporating movement, drama, music, and all the senses. More often 

than not, the adults will enjoy the aspects of the service directed towards kids as much as they do. 

Use one or more of the following options during your worship services: 

• Include a testimony from a teen or child who has been reached through the ministries of your church. 

• Show a video clip highlighting your church’s children and youth ministries to the church and community. 

• Show video from youth service projects and encourage teens to give a testimony about them. 

• Have a teen read 1 Timothy 4:12-14 or other Bible verses regarding stewardship, and speak about how they 

understand it. 

• Honor teens or children who have used their gifts in service to the church (e.g., assisting in Sunday School or 

children’s worship, cleaning the building, or taking care of the church grounds). 

• Have a group of children or teens serve as ushers for the offering. 

• Have a child or teen pray before receiving the offering. 

• Have a child or teen sing or play an instrument during the offering. 

• Have a child or teen give a testimony about being a good steward. Ask them to explain what stewardship means to 

them. 

• Have a group discussion with some children about worship, giving, how money is used, and so on. 

• Have a teen or child give a short message or tell a story about what faith means. 

• Have a teen or child give a testimony about his or her salvation. 

• Guide a group of kids through acting out one of the Bible passages. 

• Interview a group of teens about how they live as Christians in their school. 

• Involve children and teens in leading worship - form a praise team or a youth and children’s choir. 

• Incorporate responsive readings of Scripture and have the young people lead the congregation in these readings 

or read them as a group. 

• Pray for all children and youth. Consider having the children and youth gather at the front. Have the adults gather 

around and pray for them. 

• Invite everyone, especially the kids, to a special prayer practice. Have 6 small pieces of paper for each person in 

worship. On 3 of the pieces, ask them to write or draw 1 thing, person, or moment they’re grateful for. On 2 of the


pieces of paper, ask them to write or draw 2 people they would like the church or congregation to pray for. On the 

last piece of paper, ask them to write or draw 1 thing they’d like to ask God for. Collect the papers and pray over 

them as a staff or in another way that seems right for your congregation. 

• Create a prayer wall, using butcher paper, and invite everyone, including kids to draw or write their prayers on the 

wall. 

• Involve children in greeting at the doors of the worship area. 

Preaching 

As you prepare this sermon series, we invite you to reflect upon the scriptures in whatever version you typically use, 

and ask God to give you His words for the congregation. You may recall that each congregant will have a Hearing 

from God journal which will include prayers, questions, devotions, and scriptures to read. These will be important to 

keep in mind as your prepare your sermons. Some weeks may have more than one scripture or may include a longer 

scripture passage than you normally preach on. Use your discretion on what will be best for your context. 

Below you will find a few approaches to aiding you with your sermons: 

1) The first section offers an overview to a potential approach, as well as some brainstorming notes that follow the 

pattern of the congregational journal. 

2) Next, you will find links to sermons preached by a pastor named David Henderson who led Venture Church 

through a sustainable project in Harrisburg, North Carolina (a hotel, day care, and event center). Venture called 

their campaign, “All In.” David provides an excellent example that you may learn from. BGW also has these audio 

files. Feel free to contact your BGW consultant if you need them. 

It is our hope that each of these, or perhaps one of them, serves you well. If you would like to talk more about sermon 

preparation or the potential of having one of our BGW pastors preach at your church, feel free to reach out to your 

BGW consultant. 

1) Brainstorming 

Sermon 1: Vision Sunday 

The goal for this Sunday is to cast the vision of the upcoming 7 weeks. During the first 6, the church will be going 

through the Hearing from God devotional and fasting one meal a week. In the last week, the congregation will 

respond to how God has been speaking to them with a commitment to this building project. This week you get the 

chance to get them on board - convince them of why it all matters. It is also your last opportunity to invite them to 

participate in Biblical Entrepreneurship - make that final push! 

Make sure that by the end of today, the congregation knows what is happening too. If they show up to BE and don’t 

realize a building project is in the works until they get there, they may not be too happy. Tell them a bit about the 

proposed project and get them curious. 

In addition, this is a great opportunity to introduce BGW (perhaps not for the first time). Help them know who we are, 

so there aren’t any surprises on that front either. 

In this week you may be finishing up another sermon series and will just take some time to cast the vision of what is 

next. Or you may choose a scripture and topic related to the upcoming project. Whatever you do, use this time in 

order to gain congregational comprehension and buy in. Finally, what you say on this Sunday shouldn’t come as a 

shock or surprise to the congregation. You should be angling towards this in the weeks and months to come. 

Sermon 2:“Responding to Bad News” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 1 and the first week of HFG will follow this sermon. Please note that this is the 

week you will pass out the HFG booklets.


Prayer: Lord, please show me my community the way that You see it. Help me to feel Your heart for others. Gently till 

the soil of my heart so I might be receptive to Your leading. 

Question: What are the greatest needs of those who live around me? 

Brainstorming: 

• Nehemiah is vulnerable and honest about where he (and the community) has been. But he does not shame 

himself or limit what God could do through him. It can be very challenging to find this balance. We are so tempted 

to focus entirely on ourselves, as if we were our own Judge; thank God we are not. 

• Nehemiah is also wise to know what is next, deeply trusting God to be faithful, and to focus on the needs of the 

whole community, not just his own needs. 

• In a way, it is reminiscent of Paul in Galatians 1. He recalls the way he had really messed up in persecuting the 

church; he doesn’t glaze over his past, he admits it, but he also trusts how God has and will use him in the future. 

He beckons the churches in Galatia to recall the true Good News and to stop perverting it. His eyes are on serving 

God alone, and in this, he is desperately working for the good of this community. 

• Perhaps helping your congregation consider how to reckon/grapple with where they have been and their faith in 

how God can still use them and work in them, despite it and even because of it, would be a good place to start. 

• It seems that in order to follow God’s call, we must 1) look inside, grappling with where we have been, 2) look to 

God, recognizing God as our only and righteous Judge, 3) recall God’s promise to be faithful, 4) ask how to be a 

part of it in our community. 

• Or perhaps they aren’t grappling with where they have been…they have just been waiting and waiting and waiting 

for something to have a church to call their own. This can be such a tough place to be because it can either get 

comfortable and we want to stay there, or we build up in our heads what we think should happen, and we aren’t 

open to what God wants. What would opening ourselves up to God’s will look like when all we know is our own 

dreams for the church/waiting? 

• As a whole, this is a great week to talk about the state of the church in the country, your state, and even your city. 

You can talk about the different struggles churches are facing and how we can either respond to this bad news like 

Eeyore, feeling sorry for ourselves and getting stuck, or standing up and trying something new. 

Sermon 3: “Preparing to Meet with God” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 2:1-10 and Matthew 28:16-20 and the second week of HFG will follow this 

sermon. 

Prayer: Lord, guide me to know Your will for this community and form me to carry it out. 

Questions: What aspects of Your character You are seeking to develop in me? 


• It is striking that neither Nehemiah or the disciples stopped God and said, “but why me?” like Moses did. They have 

a sense of boldness and service. How do we strike that balance? 

• What is the role of doubt and faith here? What do you say to the person that likes the people at church, the 

community, etc. but isn’t entirely sure about God or what church is really for? We are not all as sure as Nehemiah. 

We are often more like the disciples who doubted (but even they received the Great Commission!). 

• Your congregation is probably asking questions along the lines of: “What if it fails?” “What will happen to the money 

we commit the capital campaign if the project doesn’t go through?” “What happens if the businesses aren’t 

successful?” “What happens to the money we raise if it isn’t enough to do the project?” These are all important 

questions and we should answer them, but we must also ask faith-oriented questions: “What could we do if we 

raised more than our goal?” “What will we do if we grow out of our new space?” “What are all the ways we can get 

involved?” “When can we start?” “Who should we be praying for right now?” “What do we need to get to where we 

want to go?” This last question, especially, is what Nehemiah asked the king. 

• This week would be a great time to talk about faith and what role doubt has. You might ask yourself what faithful 

doubt looks like and what you believe about miracles, and go from there.


Sermon 4: “Motivating Others” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 2:11-20 and 1 Samuel 17:1-49 and the third week of HFG will follow this 

sermon. 

Prayer: Let me experience, dear God, Your heart for the world, even, and perhaps especially, when the world doesn’t 

understand it. 

Question: Will You show me how I can take ownership of this vision for our church? 


• Both Nehemiah and David really grasped what God was calling them to…and ran with it. How were they so sure? 

Were they sure or are we projecting that onto them? Either way, they went forward. 

• The church has been waiting for so long and now its time for boots on the ground. People might find themselves 

asking: “How do we know this is the right direction?” They may fear that this will change the church and start 

clinging to the way things are. 

• This could be a key week for letting go of what is and grasping onto what will be. Isn’t that what happens in the 

story of David and Goliath? The tribes were frozen in place when they saw Goliath, fearful of what could happen. 

So they just stood there, doing nothing, content with that, since the alternative was death. But David could imagine 

a different future and walked confidently towards it, since he knew he had God’s blessing. 

• What is your congregation holding onto? What do they need to let go of in order to take ownership of this vision? 

They need to face Goliath, what is stopping them? 

Sermon 5: “Preparing for Battle” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 4 and Ephesians 6:10-20 and the fourth week of HFG will follow this sermon. 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, continually prepare me to withstand the attacks of others and the challenges I’ll face. Help 

me boldly stand for You. 

Question: Will You show me where I am most vulnerable? 


• Many challenges will face your congregation throughout this project. Whether those are financial hurdles, attacks 

by the enemy, or simple doubt, you can be sure they are ahead. So how will you prepare? How will you 

preemptively attack? 

• In Nehemiah 4, he proclaims, “do not be afraid, remember the Lord who is great and awesome.” Perhaps even 

more exciting is a verse a little farther along, it reads, “The work is great and widely spread out, and we are 

separated far from one another on the wall. Rally to us wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet. Our God will 

fight for us.” Nehemiah didn’t let the attacks stop them from working, but made them into an opportunity to come 

together and support each other. 

• We each have vulnerabilities and things we struggle with, even when it comes to this project. How can we share 

these with others and lean on them when we need help? We are not in this thing alone, that is what the devil wants 

us to think. For when we are united, we are so much stronger. You may ask what things can be done this week to 

lean on each other and be leaned upon. 

Sermon 6: “Too Busy in the Work of the Lord” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 6:1-19 and the fifth week of HFG will follow this sermon. 

Prayer: Lord, open my eyes that I may see the world as You see it and give me the words to tell others about it. 

Questions: What keeps me from trusting You wholly in difficult times? What are You seeking to change in me?



• Perhaps a good time to parse out the idea of taking risks. What does that look like in an every day, average joe, 

9-5, life? What does taking risks look like when it comes to money? What about tithing when we have a scarcity 

mentality? 

• It can be so difficult to stand up for what we believe without condemning others. Nehemiah had this amazing way 

of staying committed to his work and letting that action speak for itself. He didn’t ignore the people who were trying 

to distract him, but he also didn’t give into them. He maintained a faithfulness to God and a graciousness to these 

men. How in the world do we do that? 

• Potential NT passages which parallel well are Philippians 3:12-20 (pressing on towards the goal) or Ephesians 4 

(unity in Christ/Old and New life). 

• You may want to ask what questions or hesitations linger when it comes to this project. Where are your weak spots 

when it comes to trusting God with this project, and what can you do about them? Where is God asking us to grow 

and open ourselves up to something new? In particular, is God asking us to look at our money in a new way? 

Sermon 7: “Responding to God” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 7:70-8:8 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:13 and the sixth (and final) week of HFG 

will follow this sermon. The next time you’ll all be together will be dedication/celebration Sunday. 

Prayer: Lord, grant me success in the little things that I might be challenged to trust You for more. 

Question: How do you want me to invest in [church name]? Help me understand how to use my finances, time, and 

skills for Your glory. 


• They didn’t build the temple to go sit in it and feel holy. After all of this work, after return from exile, after everything 

thinking they were crazy, after being threatened…they were done. But instead of stopping, they turned immediately 

to the Bible, to learn more about God, and to truly understand it. They taught one another and learned together. It’s 

amazing, and it’s the big picture of what all of this is really about. 

• It ties in w/ the NT scripture so well - all of what we do, as the church, as individuals, is for the sake of pointing to 

God reconciling the world to himself, telling the story of what God has done,…it is for the sake of carrying out the 

ministry of reconciliation. 

• So what does that look like day to day for someone who isn’t on pastoral staff? How does this project relate to 

them? 

• Why does supporting it financially matter, especially for those who don’t feel like they have much to give? 

• Cast a final vision of what this project is really about - reaching the community for Christ! - and ask the 

congregation to rededicate themselves to their fast this final week, asking God how He is asking them to financially 

support the church when it comes to this project. 

Sermon 8: Dedication/Celebration Sunday 

You made it! Today is a great day, for it provides an opportunity for the congregation to act on what God has been 

asking of them, gnawing at them to do. There may be lots of excited nerves as people practice giving with an open 

hand and as they wonder if you’ll make it to the goal. 

Make sure the music is upbeat, that the excitement level is high, and that the sermon continues to build momentum 

toward what is still yet to come. Choose a Bible story that relates to the core of who the church is - what is that tried 

and true Scripture that is familiar to the congregation? Return to it anew, find something new in it, portray it in a new 

way (perhaps with the help of the kids), and imagine together what is next for the church. Celebrate the journey you 

have been on and the one that is yet to come. 

2) Previous Sermons


Sermon 2:“Responding to Bad News” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 1 and the first week of HFG will follow this sermon. Please note that this is the 

week you will pass out the HFG booklets. 

Sample sermon: http://taketherisk.com/sermons/all-in-part-1/ 

Sermon 3: “Preparing to Meet with God” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 2:1-10 and Matthew 28:16-20 and the second week of HFG will follow this 

sermon. 


Sermon 4: “Motivating Others” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 2:11-20 and 1 Samuel 17:1-49 and the third week of HFG will follow this 

sermon. 


Sermon 5: “Preparing for Battle” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 4 and Ephesians 6:10-20 and the fourth week of HFG will follow this sermon. 

Sample sermon: http://taketherisk.com/sermons/all-in-part-4-easter/ 

Sermon 6: “Too Busy in the Work of the Lord” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 6:1-19 and the fifth week of HFG will follow this sermon. 


Sermon 7: “Responding to God” 

The scripture this week is Nehemiah 7:70-8:8 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:13 and the sixth (and final) week of HFG 

will follow this sermon. The next time you’ll all be together will be dedication/celebration Sunday. 


Sermon 8: Dedication/Celebration Sunday 

Sample sermon: http://taketherisk.com/sermons/all-in-part-7/


Small Group Discussion Questions 

The BGW | Momentum campaign encourages total life stewardship. One of the ways people may grow in their faith 

during this campaign is by spending time in devotion, journaling and reflecting. Another way individuals grow and 

learn is through Small Group Discussion. The Small Group experience offers a time for people to gather to share 

their thoughts, feelings and experiences, especially as it relates to Hearing from God. The weekly questions included 

here are good primers to engage personal interaction. 

We encourage individuals, or families, to go through the Hearing from God journal together, before coming together 

in a small group to discuss each person’s discernment. As you gather, we encourage you to open in prayer, then 

pose the series of questions one at a time. Don’t be afraid of silence, but do welcome everyone’s participation. It is 

great if a few people feel comfortable sharing extensively, but make a concerted effort to consistently make space for 

those who are less hesitant to speak up. Some groups may find it helpful to leave a minute of silence after each 

question is offered, as a way for everyone to have time to process it before responding. 

Responding to Bad News 

▪ Can you think of a time when this Ministry was in our “glory days”? 

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What about the surrounding community? What was its “glory days” like? 

What are the greatest needs of those who live around us? 

When you look at the future of this community, what do you see? 

What do you see when you imagine the future of the ministry? 

Preparing to Meet God 

▪ How does our life outside of church relate to our faith? 

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Do the people you interact with on a daily basis know you are Christian? 

What does witnessing to those you interact with on a daily basis look like? 

What are some ways we could practice witnessing to others in small ways? Can you think 

of some appropriate examples that seem doable, and some not so appropriate examples 

that might make everyone laugh? 

How can we encourage each other to share our faith with others? 

Motivating Others 

▪ How can we take ownership of this vision for our church? 

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Do we have any questions about it? Who can we ask, and when? Can we make a plan to 

do so? 

How can you envision yourself being involved in the church’s vision? 

How can we take this project more seriously and feel invested in it? 

Preparing for Battle 

▪ What is holding you back from going all in for God? 

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How do you see the connection between being spiritually committed and financially committed? 

When is a time you were challenge to give significantly and how did it affect you? 

How can we practice boldness this week? 

Too Busy in the Work of the Lord 

▪ How can we gain the clarity of vision that Nehemiah had?


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How is your walk with God different than it was a year ago? 

What spiritual disciplines can you identify that may help you become stronger in your walk with 

God? What steps can you take towards putting them into practice? 

Responding to God 

▪ How are we being called to invest in what’s next for the church? 

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Which of these pathways (prayer, praise/worship, Bible study, spending time in creation) is a 

primary way into worship for you and why? Can you think of any others? 

How can we support each other in the investments we feel called to make? 

Celebration Sunday 

▪ How have you grown in your understanding of total life stewardship through this experience? 

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What role does your giving play in the success of the church? 

What are you most excited for about what’s ahead? 

▪ Do you have any remaining questions about the campaign, fasting, or what’s next?

ADDITIONAL BGW SERVICES 1 

Section Five 

Additional BGW Services

ADDITIONAL BGW SERVICES 2 

Campaign Vision Tools by BGW | Studios 

Campaign Vision Video ........................................................................................ 

■ Client works with video producer to compile script that best fits their ministry (via video or phone) 

■ Includes 2-day scheduled visit, not including travel hours, by video producer for on-site filming of interviews, 

ministry, and building footage 

■ At this time, the producer will also work with you to create short videos to be used in announcements or to 

update the main video as the project progresses - This will be a great way to keep the campaign front and 

center. 

■ Clients will have opportunity to approve final video 

■ Includes post production (i.e. music, personalized graphics, editing, delivery via online transfer or 

thumbdrive). Professional narration with a voice over artist is available at an additional cost, but this feature 

may distance potential donors. 

■ Average four–week production timeframe 

■ A quote can be prepared at your request. 

Virtual Tour Video, custom facility animations ........................................................ 

■ A custom virtual tour video delivers an animated “walk-through” of your future facility or building renovation 

■ This service is completely customized for the architectural plans of your building project 

■ The authorization of overall project is based on still shots of exterior and interior footage 

■ Delivery via DVD or in your file format of choice; professional quality production includes music and graphics 

■ Narration available upon request and for an additional cost 

■ Does not include interior design/redesign services; all hours spent in interior design and design alternatives 

will be billed in addition to the standard animation services and will affect the estimated time of completion. 

■ Average timeframe is 6 to 8 weeks of production depending on arrival of your agreement 

■ A detailed quote would be prepared for your project prior to production 

Print your Custom Campaign Journal .................................................................. 

■ BGW Studios can print and ship your Campaign Journal, if you would like. 

■ Allow two weeks for printing/delivery. 

■ A quote, depending on quantity, would be prepared at your request. 

All Virtual Tour custom animations are custom quoted with a separate agreement being made between BGW & 

Ministry / Organization. 

CONTACT: Derek Johnson, djohnson@bgwservices.com | 801-409-1045

Momentum Campaign Full Notebook 2017

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