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October 29, 2008
Every pastor is a fundraiser
Fundraising is one of those tasks that some pastors love and some pastors hate. At the end of the day, every pastor is a fundraiser. So why does fundraising lack that sense of "calling" that being a pastor carries with it?
If fundraising is simply a transaction, then we miss the point. Fundraising is about providing a compelling vision that invites others to participate in and support using their time, talents and treasures to bring about a change that is larger than any one single person, organization or program can accomplish.
Read a passionate appeal from one fundraiser who refuses to believe that it's just about a monetary transaction between a wealthy individual and an organization that simply takes place to satisfy the needs of both parties.
"If your ideas and programs and people and vision are so great, shouldn't people be willing to reach into their pockets and fund them? If it's worth spending your life doing this work, shouldn't you or someone in your organization be able to convince someone else that the work is worth supporting?"
Pastors carry the burden of the greatest message and vision of all time, the Good News of the Gospel. If you can't inspire someone to financially support the work of your church, maybe it's time to take a look in the mirror to ensure you believe what your preaching.
Posted by bstroup at October 29, 2008 2:01 AM
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