Streams of Hope The BC Conference New Capital Campaign Growing Conferences will find ways to expand and grow God’s kingdom. Many of our members are praying for meaningful projects to assure our expanding BC Mission Field is being reaching with the Good News. At the August Constituency meeting it was voted to proceed with a capital campaign for the British Columbia Conference.
New Development Director Selected We have been advertising for a part-time position, since the fundraising expenses will be taken from the dollars raised. We want to be excellent stewards of God’s gifts. We will be following General Conference policy guidelines to assure accountability. I am delighted that your Board of Directors has voted to hire Dr. Reo Ganson for this position. Reo Ganson will still continue his ½ time position as director of Camp Hope. There are some excellent overlaps between the two positions.
Dr Ganson will bring to this role an excellent knowledge of the BC Conference Experience in fund Raising for Conference and University, excellent people and organizational skills, a love for God, and a passion for the growth of the Church
Successful Capital Campaigns Have Clearly Defined Steps In January the Board of Directors will provide a list of possible projects. It could include Camp Hope, church planting, new church buildings, education, church member training, etc. Eventually this list will be narrowed to 3 or 4. General donations will be divided by percentage. Donors can also specific a specific project from the list.
Feasibility Study A neutral expert will be asked to meet with church leaders from around the Conference to determine the three or four projects that members perceive are the most important. March - Your Board of Directors will approve: * The official name * The capital campaign projects * The “number of millions” dollar figure and the time frame of the capital campaign selection of the Campaign Lay Leadership Committee of 12 that will facilitate the program.
Communication Package Development of a communication package to keep every member in BC informed (posters, emails, letters, and bulletin information). If the Lord provides some donors to provide incentive gifts we could launch this program at the 2008 Camp Meeting. It is felt that a few larger gifts will help set the tone for the success of this approach.
We Already Have Our First Donation A few weeks ago we received our first donation to the capital campaign. I am amazed and inspired by the faithful members in this Conference…. Thank-you!
What Can You Do Next? The Lord might impress some of you to provide the initial gifts to prime the donation pump. Contact Reo Ganson, Gordon Pifher, Michael Wixwat or Mark Johnson. Pray that God will direct every step of this church growth adventure. With God leading, we will see miracles!