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How to Start a Church of the Living God Church
Here's some helpful information that is perfect for aspiring religious entrepreneurs who hope to start a Church Of The Living God church. Read these tips before you begin your venture.
Thinking about opening a Church Of The Living God church? We tell you what you need to know to get started.
Origins and Ministry of the Church of the Living God
The Church of the Living God was founded in 1903 by Mother Mary Magdalena Lewis Tate, a female evangelist who preached clean living, sanctification and perfection.
Although there have been several offshoots of the denomination, the Church of the Living God exists today as an African-American Pentecostal denomination with dioceses located throughout the nation. The CLG is typical of many other African-American denominations in placing a heavy emphasis on the proclamation of the word and a call to personal repentance.
Inquiries about church planting opportunities within the Church of the Living God should be directed toward the denominational leadership or a member of the CLG Board of Bishops.
Leveraging Capital Campaigns for a Church of the Living God Church Plant
Like any new church, CLG church plants need funding. One of the ways to raise funds for your new ministry is a capital campaign. While offerings and annual campaigns fund operating expenses, capital campaigns fund equipment, real estate and other fixed assets.
Effective capital campaigns are the result of a coordinated funding strategy. It typically takes many months to prepare for a capital funding drive, not to mention the hard work of monitoring pledges and payments that lasts for the duration of the campaign's life cycle.
For large capital campaigns, it is sometimes worthwhile to invest in a capital campaign consultant. Some consultants specialize in church-based capital campaigns and provide latch key services to CLG churches in dire need of capital funding.
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