Planning

Cornerstone Stewardship Ministry recognizes the importance of effectively planning for ministry. The process of planning is just as important as the plan itself.

No matter what planning stage your organization is at, Cornerstone will successfully channel your efforts into a unique program that fits your needs and focuses on ministry. We offer the following planning services:

Feasibility Study
This facilitating process allows Cornerstone to work with leadership and the organization to sharpen the vision for the ministry and clarify how the proposed project fits into the scope of what God has planned. Through surveys and interviews, we are able to measure the attitudes and opinions of constituency, determine what financial goals are attainable and verify the proposed case statement for an appeal. In addition, we provide advanced marketing to the constituency and collect data to determine the type of funding initiative or campaign that ought to be conducted.

Development Counsel / Audits
In today's donor world, development is a key function of Lutheran organizations. It is vital to have the most efficient office system in place in order to maximize staffing time and donor contact. Cornerstone offers an assessment of the entire infrastructure, including support systems, the personnel, the development operations, and the financial resources.

Strategic Ministry Planning
We have extensive experience in assisting Christian organizations in planning for ministry. Every organization is unique and the process and outcomes will vary from one ministry to another. God has given local ministries a unique thumbprint. The strategic planning process can help uncover that uniqueness. The goal of a ministry plan is to better link the needs of the organization with a vision for the future.