Think of our consultant as one of your Pastoral Staff.

In the larger Capital Stewardship firms the average longevity of consultants is  approximately eighteen (18) months. It is possible and even likely to have one consultant for the presentation, another for the program and still different consultants for the follow-up visits. This often produces a negative effect on the program, with an inevitable loss of continuity. Master Plan Ministries takes a much more pastoral role, committing that the same consultant will serve you through the 40 months of the program. We desire to be considered a part of the church staff and family for the long term.

Our consultants usually preach two or three weekends during the intensive phase of the program. A stewardship campaign is enhanced when your people relate to the  consultant in a “pastoral” role rather than as a “hired gun fundraiser.” The rich pastoral experience of our consultants creates confidence in the congregation as they are mobilized, motivated and taught Biblical principles of stewardship. This commitment enables us to help churches raise between three to five times their annual incomes over the three-year giving period. Some firms offer a good program, but their consultants have little practical experience in leading a thriving local congregation.

The time frame for a campaign.

After we meet with your leadership team and they decide to engage Master Plan Ministries, you can begin a program (usually lasting three to four months) within two weeks if the church calendar and the consultant’s calendar allow it. Ideally, more lead time is preferable. We contractually obligate ourselves to congregations for a forty (40) month period. We continue to work with the church and the follow-up team for the three years of giving.

Once the program begins we will be at location nine to thirteen times, including follow-up visits. When we are on site, we provide the program, the motivation and training of every facet of the Master Plan. We are also highly respected for our almost immediate accessibility when not on site.