Check out our Foundation Forum Educational Series!

Henri Nouwen once said, “From the perspective of the gospel, fundraising is not a response to crisis. Fundraising is first and foremost, a form of ministry. It is a way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission.”


Does your annual finance campaign share and invite people to engage with your church’s vision?  Would you like it to do so?


Whether your faith community has 4 or 400, join Rev. Dr. David Abbott, Director of Stewardship to discuss and explore tools and resources that can help make Nouwen’s words a reality in your next annual finance campaign.

We will cover the following:

  • WHY are you doing the campaign – theological grounding
  • WHAT is the context in which it will be happening – what do you know about your church and community?
  • HOW will it work – all the technical stuff including letters, sermons, publicity, etc.
  • WHO will be involved – who will be part of this celebration and which of their gifts are they being asked to share?
  • WHEN will it be? It does matter! Fall is traditional, what is contextual?



Join us!


Register Here to attend August 27, 2025 at 12:30pm


Register Here to attend August 28, 2025 at 7:00pm


This program is offered twice, you only need to attend one session.