Christmas Lights at Lutheridge

Thank you for joining us for Christmas Lights at Lutheridge. This recording features the story of Jesus' birth and your favorite Christmas carols. Enjoy while you drive and see the lights. If you'd like to learn more about summer camp at Lutheridge or how you can host your meeting or event here go to lutheridge.org. THANK YOU! Support the show (https://novusway.org/ways-to-give/)

This week Mitzie Schafer from NovusWay and Mike Ward from GSB Fundraising talk about capital campaigns. Is now – during a pandemic and down market – the time to start or suspend your capital campaign? You will hear from Mike and Mitzie about: 1. When are you ready for a campaign? 2. What if we were thinking about a campaign before the pandemic? 3. What are the 3 most important considerations to help assure success in a campaign? Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of...

This week Mitzie Schafer from NovusWay and Mike Ward from GSB Fundraising talk about planned gifts. Is now – during a pandemic and down market – the time to be encouraging planned gifts? You will hear from Mike and Mitzie about: 1. What is a planned gift? And who is likely to leave one? 2. What does your congregation need to be ready to receive a planned gift? 3. Is now the appropriate time for encouraging planned gifts? Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity,...

This week Mitzie Schafer from NovusWay and Mike Ward from GSB Fundraising talk about how and why to examine your giving in your congregation. We will answer the age-old question about whether or not a pastor should know what people are giving, but we will also discuss trends. You will hear about: 1. What does it mean to examine your giving? 2. What can a trend or fluctuations tell us? 3. Should pastors know what people are giving? Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of...

This week Mitzie Schafer from NovusWay and Mike Ward from GSB Fundraising talk about the difficult decisions which face many congregations and non-profits during these times, and still connect with your members' and donors' desire to make an impact in the world. You will hear about: Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity, can be purchased here. Mike will be leading a Congregational Vitality retreat at Lutheranch this fall, November 13-15, 2020. Click here to...

This week Mitzie Schafer from NovusWay and Mike Ward from GSB Fundraising talk about congregations and non-profits using the "Poor Pitiful Us" appeal during these times, and how instead to appeal to your members' and donors' desire to make an impact in the world. You will hear about: Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity, can be purchased here. Mike will be leading a Congregational Vitality retreat at Lutheranch this fall, November 13-15, 2020. Click here to...

This week we talk with Mike Ward, CFRE about the first steps your congregation or non-profit should take in these times to ensure a stable 2020. You will hear Mike and Mitzie share with you about: Mike Ward's new book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity, can be purchased here. Mike will be leading a Congregational Vitality retreat at Lutheranch this fall, November 13-15, 2020. Click here to learn more and register. NovusWay wants to be your go to ministry for helping you plan...

Congregational Vitality is a new podcast from NovusWay Ministries. At the camps of Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, and Lutheranch we provide places apart where congregations and leaders can take time to grow in their mission as they serve their community. Now in this time of social distancing, we want to provide a place where you can reflect along with some of our most trusted partners in ministry. Our first six-episode series will be with Mike Ward, CFRE, who will explore what...