Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

  1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS CAMPAIGN? The purpose of this campaign is to fulfill the vision that God has for Good Shepherd. We believe this vision includes God’s desire for His people to come to His church to worship Him, for His people to grow as Christians, and for His people to celebrate all the good things God gives to His people.
  2. WHY IS THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD LAUNCHING THIS CAMPAIGN? The goals of the campaign are: 
  • To eliminate current debt and possible future debt for the operating funds of the church;
  • To install an air conditioning system so people can attend activities in the church during all seasons and temperatures;
  • To install an elevator between the sanctuary and the fellowship hall so all people can participate in all church activities;
  • To replace shingles on the roof to protect the church from all weather conditions;
  • To become better prepared to be proactive in mission and ministry rather than waiting to react to emergency needs.
  1. IS THERE A PRIORITY OF THE 5 GOALS? Because the church owes the bank at this time, the priority will be to pay off this debt.
  2. WHEN WILL THE CAMPAIGN BEGIN AND WHEN WILL IT END? We launched the campaign on January 29, 2006. We hope to have most of the pledges in by the end of May 2006. People will have three (3) years to fulfill their pledge.
  3. WHEN WILL THE RENOVATIONS START? We hope to begin this summer (2006).
  4. HOW MUCH WILL THE CAMPAIGN GOALS COST? The total cost of the campaign goals are estimated at $225,000.
  5. WE HAVE MANY MORE STRUCTURAL NEEDS THAN ARE LISTED IN OUR GOALS. WHY AREN’T WE INCLUDING THEM? Our consultant at Ministry Max informs us that churches typically can conduct capital campaigns for goals about three (3) times their pledging annual income. If that is true for Good Shepherd, $225,000 is realistic.
  6. WHAT IF THE CAMPAIGN RAISES MORE THAN $225,000? The vestry will look at the needs of the church and decide at that time.