We’re also steadfastly—and unapologetically—committed to living up to the “Community” in our name, which means rethinking how our facilities are currently set up to serve our community.
And we all know that to accomplish these goals, we must also meet the needs of our diverse congregation, which is continually growing. One of the most important elements of growth in any church is making sure we’re always innovating, especially in serving our children and youth.
We’re raising $10 million dollars so that we can:
A capital campaign is a fundraising effort aimed at upgrading, preserving and making needed repairs to our building to make it a safe and even more inclusive space for our ministry and community partnerships. This will be a $10 million campaign. The Leadership Team is working on identifying what the scope of work will cost.
Capital campaign gifts are generally “above and beyond” giving from regular tithes and offerings, which support the church’s ministries and day-to-day operations. Full participation by the congregation is important, especially to outside funders who want to see strong internal support.
The steering committee is led by honorary co-chairs Pastor Emeritus Zan and Mrs. Carrie Holmes; co-chairs Vicki D. Blanton, Esq., Dr. Delanor Doyle, David and Tracey Huntley, Dr. Frederick and Linda Todd; and Dennis Coleman, our Generosity Chair.
When outside funders and donors see that a congregation has strong internal support, it indicates a well-run campaign where everyone is working together. Outside funders find it more compelling to donate when they see that kind of unity and enthusiasm.
Every gift is important! Partners will train congregation members to solicit members of the congregation. Each potential gift “ask” will be made carefully and with consideration for each person’s circumstances. Each St. Luke member should wait to be asked for a gift. Please contact Dennis Coleman at 214.924.5397 or [email protected] to arrange a time to meet.
Timing for payments can be set up at the donor’s discretion. We will be collecting funds pledged from 2024 through 2027. Gift solicitors will provide you with a pledge form to complete and return to the church, or you can give electronically.
Yes! St. Luke’s annual economic impact in North Texas is $5,744,888! Everyone should be all in for this campaign to succeed.
In 2023 St. Luke engaged the services of Partners for Sacred Places to conduct a feasibility study (can St. Luke do it?) and HALO Study (St. Luke’s economic impact on its community and the city of Dallas). Based on the feasibility study, which included interviews (in person and virtually) with congregants and outside stakeholders, we concluded that St. Luke could safely raise $10 million for its capital campaign.
In 2023 St. Luke engaged the services of Partners for Sacred Places to conduct a feasibility study (can St. Luke do it?) and Halo Study (St. Luke’s economic impact on its community and North Texas). Based on the feasibility study, which included interviews (in person and virtually) with congregants and outside stakeholders, we concluded that St. Luke could safely raise $10 million for its capital campaign.
St. Luke understood the need for professional support to embark on such an endeavor and searched for a firm that had experience in conducAng a capital campaign. But not just any campaign, a capital campaign for a church.
Partners for Sacred Places (“Partners”), founded in 1989, is the only national, non-sectarian, nonprofit organization focused on building the capacity of congregations of historic sacred places to better serve their communities as anchor institutions, nurturing transformation, and shaping vibrant, creative communities.
Partners and three other firms submitted proposals and were interviewed. Partners was selected by St. Luke’s Board of Trustees Chair, Generosity Chair, Finance Chair, Pastor Butler, Pastor Mayberry, the Vision 2024 Co-Chairs, and the Church Treasurer.
Gianfranco Grande, Partners’ Executive Vice President, is leading this capital campaign on Partners’ behalf. Gianfranco brings more than 25 years of experience in management of nonprofit organizations and capital campaign fundraising.
The architect is Charyl McAfee-Duncan, FAIA, with McAfee3 Architects, Inc. McAfee3 is a 100% African-American, female-owned architecture firm with headquarters in Atlanta, GA, and offices in Dallas, TX, and Wichita, KS. Founded in 1963 by Charles F. McAfee, FAIA, NOMA, the firm transitioned ownership in 2006 to Charyl and her sister Cheryl L. McAfee, FAIA.
The campaign has started. In 2023 St. Luke conducted its feasibility and Halo studies. The results shaped the $10 million campaign, and the Halo study results were shared with the congregation.
During the campaign’s silent phase, we endeavored to secure gifts.
On September 15, 2024, the campaign’s public phase began.
No. This campaign is community-wide, and no sacrifice is too small.
To make a pledge, please contact Dennis Coleman, our Generosity Chair, at [email protected] or 214.924.5397, and he will be happy to help you get started.
If you have questions or need campaign materials, please contact Dennis Coleman at [email protected] or 214.924.5397.
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