How To Overcome The Difficulties Of Raising Money For Your Church Project

The work of the ministry is not bread and butter like some pastors want people to believe. What most of them goes through to build their churches is far more than what can be imagined. At one point raising fund for a particular project can be so difficult to an extent of asking if God is really involved in the business.

But God has promise to build His church whether the devil like it or not.

When it becomes very difficult to get the kind of fund for a particular project the pastor can mobilize the committee members to take the following steps.

1. Pray and fast.  The church needs to seek more of God's guidance and provisions. It's not the time to be in wishful thinking; it's the time for spiritual engagement. Jesus sad "ask anything in my name" and God will do it for you.

2. Re-evaluate the project's scope. It's not that you are not sure about the completion of the project, you are only being realistic of making things work out. Adjust the project's scale or timeline to make it more manageable. 

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3. Communicate with the congregation. Don't keep the project plan to yourself alone, share the vision, needs, and challenges with the church family.

4. Raise special offerings. You are not wrong if you take up special offerings or designate specific Sundays for project funding; it's all part of solving the problem.

5. Initiate Fundraising events. Organize concerts, auctions, open sales, or other events to raise funds. 

6. Extend your invitation for assistance to other christian organisations. Or possibly go into partnership to receive grants. Its allowed as long as you are doing this within the body of Christ.

7. Seek for Fund online. Yes, that's what its called 'Crowdfunding'. There are platforms you can utilize to raise fund from people for church project. like GoFundMe or Kickstarter. 

8. Sell off some church assets. Consider selling unused or underutilized church properties or assets to add more fund for the project.

9. Consider the possibility of obtaining loans from recognized christian financial institutions. (This option however, depends on what your church believes).

10. Seek professional help. Consult with a financial advisor or a church growth expert.

As events start falling into pleasant places for you, show act of gratitude to the donors and supporters. Ensure the funds are also used transparently and accountably.