The new Giving USA report is out, and there are three numbers in it every congregation should pay attention to. Giving to religion barely kept pace with inflation while other sectors grew by double digits. Bequest giving jumped nearly 20 percent for the third time in four years. And people gave generously even while consumer confidence stayed low. I wrote up what this means for churches thinking about stewardship, planned giving, and campaign timing.

Is your congregation called to a capital campaign for 2025? Is there a ministry that you need to expand or more space needed for ministry? Here are some tips and thoughts to help you get started on the path to a capital campaign.