Phase 4 of a Capital Campaign is the Commitment Phase.

This is really the time which has been set aside, on a designated day, typically near the end of the four to six week campaign. It is the point at which individuals and families make their spiritual and financial commitment to the Lord for the proposed building project. 

We often hear from church financial consultants concerning the phrase “not equal giving, but equal sacrifice.” 

I once served as the Pastor of a church in California where, on Commitment Sunday, a couple earning barely more than the minimum wage committed to giving an amount equal to 20% of their income. This promise was in addition to their ongoing commitment to tithe.

Knowing of their struggle financially, I thought these dear folk would not be able to maintain their commitment, even for three months, let alone three years. Wrong! They did!  

Predictably, they were also blessed over and over during that period in ways they had not experienced before. Their commitment was made following a twelve week series of messages on stewardship. Incidentally, only one week addressed stewardship in the context of money. 

Posted: by Dick White