Preaching Through A Capital Campaign

What if the secret to a successful capital campaign has almost nothing to do with fundraising?

New buildings don't fix stagnant churches. If God isn't already stirring something, more square footage won't change that. That's why the most important thing you can do during a capital campaign is preach vision — not obligation.

This episode walks through the full anatomy of a capital campaign (or as we refer to them, resource initiatives): 

• The realistic math on what churches can raise
• Why late-fall timing captures four year-ends instead of three
• How to sequence vision meetings and pre-work so people have time to pray and process. 

But the real substance is in the preaching itself. This isn't a series on giving — it's a casting a vision for the mission. You're not preaching about the building. You're preaching about the heart behind it.

Discover why people give to successful vision — they need to see what you're already doing, just at a larger scale. Learn how to cast concrete visual pictures instead of vague abstractions. And hear what it looks like when commitment day doesn't go as planned—and why that might be exactly what refines you as a leader.

In this episode you're going to learn how to preach through a capital campaign that casts vision, tells stories, and Christ mission above money.

Mentioned Resources

90-Day Tithe Challenge Training Day

The Preaching Lab Cohort

Lead Pastor Leadership Intensive

Related Episodes

Preaching Through A Vision Series

Preaching Through Money

Preaching Through Efficient Sermon Prep (2025)

Preaching Through Efficient Sermon Prep (2024)

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