Cover Story: Faith-based Fundraising

A special ministry
About eight years ago, the Presbyterian Church (USA) initiated a development program in four synods (regional governing bodies) to address these realities and experiment with new ways of helping members support their church. In essence, “A Ministry for People With Money” translates sound major-gifts principles from a theological perspective of generosity and gratitude. Translating was easy. The challenge was introducing them — and practicing them consistently.