Thompson Station Church in Springhill, TN had more than 400 adults in small groups, raised more than $100,000 in the six weeks of "Try God" giving, committed $3,300,000 for three-year giving and gave $350,000 on First Fruits Day.

"The 'Forty Days of Preparation' was the very best spiritual preparation our church has ever had for a capital campaign. Our campaign was a marvelous spiritual experience with wonderful financial results."
  Dr. Thomas J. McCoy, Senior Pastor (615-791-8319)

Antioch Baptist Church, a rural church near Rome, GA, with attendance average of 125 committed $450,000 for three-year giving (more than their project needed) and received more than $50,000 in "Try God" and First Fruits Giving.

"I am thankful for the offerings and commitments that will enable us to proceed with our construction project. But I am even more thankful for the changed lives resulting from the team dynamics, the daily devotions and small group meetings over the past six weeks. This led members to trust Christ with their all, beginning with their heart. The finances followed naturally."
  Pastor Billy Fricks (706-232-7248)

Syria Christian Church, a rural church outside of Paoli, IN with regular attendance of 185, committed over $660,000 for three-year giving and received $130,000 as First Fruits Gifts.

"Our captial campaign has been a great success. Some of our members and leaders were reluctant to have an outside organization, thinking we could do this ourselves. We raised more money than we would have on our own. As things move forward, I hear many say 'God is in this.' "
    Minister (812-723-2316)

Crossway Baptist Church, a new church in Murfreesboro, TN with an annual budget of $215,000 raised $116,792 in "Try God" giving, committed over $900,000 in three-year giving and received $17,302 on First Fruits Day.

"The whole campaign was like a revival for us. For forty days, we focused on the meaning of vision and sacrifice. The result was outstanding. The first month of giving to the building fund also produced the highest per capita giving to the general budget fund in the history of the church. It proves, once again, that when the heart is right, the pocketbook follows."
  Dr. Tony Long (615-278-0000)

Bradfordville First Baptist Church, a rapidly growing congregation in Tallahassee, FL, used this approach to revive a campaign that was not effective. With an annual budget of $900,000, they received $2,500,000 in commitments and received $350,000 in cash in the 40 Days Offering and the first month of giving. Call Dr. Mark Wilbanks or Dawson McQuaigh (850-893-0893) for more information.

“All campaigns are not alike, you know. While many of these programs seem so similar, Master Resources stands out. Our consultant did not come to us with just a program to run, he invested in the spiritual life of our congregation. He crafted materials that led us into deeper relationships through worship, prayer, small groups and fellowship. He helped our church celebrate her past, rejoice in our current blessings and anticipate an exciting future. He put in place an organizational structure that not only led us to reach our capital goals but also to increase in tithes and offerings.”
   Dr. Mark Wilbanks, Pastor