1. II Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

2. What is Mustard Seed Fundraising Service?
It is designed to assist racial/ethnic congregations in their capital financial stewardship efforts, particularly as support may be needed for:
Property purchase
Major building project
Loan payments
Debt reduction

3. As of 2014, approximately 24% of Disciples Churches are Racial/Ethnic Congregations

4. Diversity of Service Disciples Church Extension Fund
recognizes that all congregations will
not raise funds in the same way.

5. Racial/Ethnic Lifestyles

6. Lifestyle Stewardship & Racial/Ethnic Constituencies
Hispanic giving and fundraising
Asian giving and fundraising
Haitian giving and fundraising
African American giving and fundraising
Anglo giving and fundraising

7. Mustard Seed Fundraising Service
Scriptural Foundation:
Matthew 17:20
&
Mark 4:30-32
Matthew 17:20 – So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will impossible for you.
Mark 4:30-32 – And He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? 31 “It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; 32 “but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater then all herbs, and shoots out large branches, so that the birds of the air may nest under its shade.”

8. Stewardship Education
Personal
Congregational

9. Sacrificial Giving Biblically founded
Commonly understood and practiced
Undergirded by prayer

10. Influences on Fundraising
Well-equipped pastor
Devoted leaders
Expertise and guidance
Clear Fundraising plan

11. Vision
It is important to stress that any capital project should be consistent with the church’s mission and character that address a ministry purpose and/or building project.

12. Vision for Ministry Habakkuk 2:1-3
“I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. Then the LORD replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” (NIV)
Habakkuk 2:1-3 I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am reproved. 2 Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

13. Vision for Ministry Habakkuk 2:1-3 In response to God’s call
Sense of mission
Specific needs of the congregation
Habakkuk 2:1-3 I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am reproved. 2 Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

14. Critical to Success
Stewardship education
Relationship-building

15. Seasons and Their Length of Time
Prepping the Soil
(Approximately 3-4 weeks)
Sowing and Planting
Reaping the Harvest
(Gathering-the-Seeds Sunday and the Commitment Period)

16. Prepping the Soil 16

17. Prepping the Soil Identify/confirm leaders
Confirm general vision and purpose
Vision, mission and values for ministry
The importance of prayer

18. Prepping the Soil General service schedule Set a realistic goal
Disciples Church Extension Fund borrowing capacity
Congregational projection
Specific project

19. Prepping the Soil Educational components
Sample Lessons & Sermons (Teaching, Preaching & Stewardship Emphasis)
Stewardship Education
Serving God by Giving Ourselves
The Power of a Seed 19

20. Prepping the Soil Educational components
Sample Lessons & Sermons (Teaching,
Preaching, & Stewardship Emphasis)
From Here to There – By Faith
Church – Handle Your Business
Church Extension Investments 20

21. Prepping the Soil Preparation meeting Develop details
Review service schedule and process
Confirm fee information 21

22. Sowing and Planting

23. Sowing and Planting Fundraising effort communicated
Relationships built
Gathering of the seeds

24. Reaping the Harvest

25. Reaping the Harvest Psalm 126:6
“Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.” (NIV)

26. Reaping the Harvest Follow up teaching/preaching
Follow up during the commitment period
Identify and conduct other
fundraisers

27. Keys to a Fruitful Harvest
Stay focused
Stay committed
Stay informed
Stay connected
Stay prayerful

28. Service fee
Feedback

29. For more information call 1. 800. 274. 1883 En español: 866. 534
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