First published on this website in October 2004 and last updated in August 2012

These notes highlight ten points worthy of careful consideration when a church is planning a major financial project which is to be funded through the giving of the membership. See also Article A16, Funding a capital project, on this website. The ten points are:

• Capital (or possessions) - the first line of thinking
• Communication - it is hard to over-communicate but easy to mis-communicate
• Give-away - the idea of a mission project to support too
• Leadership - these are high-risk events requiring bold leadership
• Membership - involve everyone not just the well-off
• Options - decisions which need to be made
• Planning - timescale, budget, a dedicated group
• Prayer - a venture of faith
• Teaching - keep this distinct from the idea of fund-raising
• Vision - the real point of the project