The latest, most innovative solution to capital stewardship has arrived! LifeWay Capital Stewardship is with you, hand-in-hand, for each step throughout the entire journey. The following six key steps outline the process for your church:
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Building the Organization
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Goal Evaluation
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Prayer Support
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Communications
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Worship Event
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Living the Covenant™
Beyond Measure™ promotes the following concepts:
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Discipleship
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Christian Asset Management
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Prayer
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Joyful Giving
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One Heart - living together in relationship with God, as individuals and as a church.
"Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul" Acts 4:32
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One Mind - thinking the same way through the mind of the Spirit.
"For the mind-set of the flesh is death, but the mind-set of the Spirit is life and peace." Romans 8:6
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One Passion - sharing the same vision that is clear and compelling.
"The glorious wealth of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." Colossians 1:27
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One Covenant - living in relationship with one another.
"This is My command: love one another as I have loved you." John 15:12
Each of these values provides great benefits standing alone; bring them together and you have an experience whose benefit is essentially - beyond measure!
Following are the seven foundational principles of Beyond Measure. All of these principles are expressed in each of these four core values. These begin with the Bible and prayer, in order for the people of God to come together as the Body of Christ. And, as that body they live out the joy of their salvation, respond in gratitude for God’s blessings, and covenant to be God’s blessing in the lives of others.
These are not only the biblical principles that drive this experience; our hope is that they will be the guide for your church in the coming days.
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The Principle of the Bible (Psalm 119:105)
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The Principle of Prayer (Ephesians 3:17-19)
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The Principle of Faith (Luke 17:5)
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The Principle of Relationship (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)
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The Principle of Joy (Psalm 32:11)
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The Principle of Generosity ( 2 Corinthians 9:6-7)
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The Principle of Blessing (Acts 3:25)
Beyond Measure is based around key Sundays. Much of the work of the campaign will take place during the weekdays of the campaign, but these key Sundays provide the major signposts and milestones for the journey, both setting the direction and marking the progress.
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Enlisting
The consultant will work with the Leadership Team to enlist a significant portion of the church family to participate in the campaign process as a volunteer.
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Visioning
Assisting the church to clarify and communicate its vision enables the campaign to move forward with clarity.
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Planning
Goal setting in faithful parameters is done to challenge the church to give generously.
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Praying
There is no substitute for calling the church to prayer as the spiritual basis for every aspect of the campaign.
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Communicating
From print to multi-media; from the class rooms to the pulpit; from the church to the home - the message is made clear.
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Agreeing
Unlike the commitment process in other campaigns, in Beyond Measure the focus is on our covenant with the Lord, rather than our commitment to the church.
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Living
The most difficult part of any relationship is in fulfilling it. That’s why the “Living the Covenant” process is vital to the campaign.
To learn more about Beyond Measure you may call 1-800-251-4220 or e-mail stewardship@lifeway.com and we'll arrange to have a trained consultant visit with your staff and the appropriate committees to describe all the details of a capital stewardship campaign in your church.