Moving Forward in Faith
Regardless of your ministry size and scope, there is almost always a gap between your resources and your God-inspired vision. We believe wholeheartedly that there is nothing that moves a church forward in faith more effectively than going before God, both collectively & individually, and trusting Him in bold faith through extravagant generosity. It is a supernatural journey that changes the way a pastor preaches. It changes the way a church interacts. It alters the lives of individuals to sacrificially release God’s resources.
BGW has aligned with Christian experts in the areas of capital campaigns and financing that have a track record of delivering successful results for our church and Christian school clients. This team is equipped to come alongside your ministry and provide a comprehensive funding plan for construction, remodel, land or building acquisition or loan refinance.
Funding Church Construction
The Basics of Capital Campaigns & Loans
Planning a church building project can be both an exciting and challenging prospect for your ministry leadership. There are many things to consider before embarking on a capital improvement project and the biggest consideration is how to fund the project. Although every ministry is unique and funding approaches will vary depending on objectives and mission, the most effective and proven method available for churches to close the funding gap is through a combination of a capital campaign and some type of loan financing. To learn more about the basics of capital campaigns and financing for churches and Christian schools, check out this blog post.
Capital Campaigns
Our strategic partner for capital campaign services is Generis, an industry leader that has worked with more than 3,200 ministry organizations since 1989. Generis specializes in helping churches and schools close the gap between resources and vision by creating a thriving and sustainable culture of generosity that can fund your vision for years to come. Their approach to developing a culture of generosity is not siloed, it is a holistic strategy that is discipleship driven, biblically rooted and promotes mission alignment. Generis offers a team of Generosity Strategists that allow us to offer world class services backed by decades of experience, along with unmatched pricing exclusively for BGW church clients. Learn more.
Understanding Your Financing Options
Evaluating all the available borrowing options, from traditional bank loans and bond financing to non-profit church extension funds and more, can be overwhelming for any ministry leader. Whether you’re building a new facility, renovating an existing one, or simply looking to refinance your current loan, an experienced Christian funding consultant can help you sort through the myriad of borrowing options. BGW is aligned with Cornerstone Funding Consultants, experts in matching your unique funding needs to the loan product that can help you achieve your vision. They begin by conducting an in-depth review of your current borrowing capacity, comparing your financial metrics to industry standards. Then, they define clear steps to move you toward your goal and lead you through the implementation of those steps. Finally, they negotiate with lenders to obtain the best rate and then structure the financing to best meet your objectives.
Founder Tom Gordon has been in the financing business for nearly four decades and works nationwide with 50+ lenders, including national banks, regional banks, and prominent Christian lenders. This wide range of lending expertise will ensure the best financing alternatives for your project. Learn more
Accounting Services
BGW partners with Dennison CPA, a Church CPA practice that exclusively serves Christian ministries by providing audit, review, compilation and other accounting services, such as preparation of financial statements, accounting support for payroll, taxes and other back office tasks. Prior to forming Dennison CPA, Founder David Dennison served as the president of a church finance company that assisted ministries with their borrowing needs and personally originated over $225 million of church mortgage loans throughout the United States. This experience provided him a unique viewpoint of the financial “inner workings” of the local church and how to help church leaders improve the operations of their ministry through professional consultation.
