We Are Family Testimonials

 

 

 

 

WE ARE FAMILY TESTIMONIAL STATEMENTS

 

"We Are Family is a superb program. It communicates a vital message in describing the parish as family. The Album concept worked exceptionally well for us. People were excited. This year's program exceeded the previous one in pledge totals by about 10%. This is excellent when you consider our situation in a community that is stable at best."
Dr. Bernard M. Oakes
Niles, OH
(949 members)

 

"The Album we produced was received very well. The concept significantly enhanced our family spirit. We were pleased with the number of estimates - and there was a significant increase over last year. Your material is excellent; it grabs on to a precious concept and develops it with practical wisdom and theological integrity."
Rev. James D. Bailiff
Sarasota, FL
(789 members)

 

"We Are Family was a success. There hasn't been even a rumor that any of our people did not enjoy the entire campaign. The response was excellent! Estimates totaled 97, compared to 67 pledges last year. Dollars estimated for next year exceeded last year's pledges by $10,756 and 51% of the estimates represented increases over last year's pledges. No one on our church board could recall a more enjoyable and successful campaign in the 28 years this congregation has been in existence."
Rev. L. Arvil Bass, Jr.
Peoria, IL
(229 members)

 

"Our people responded warmly to the emphasis. The Album concept worked very well. We have increased the responses from 138 to 180, and we have shown an increase of 6.6% in Estimates of Giving, from $240,285 to $256,150. The Caring & Sharing Cards have been one of the best parts of the program. We had better organization and more interest than with any other program we've tried. We plan to use the We Are Family program again next year."
Rev. Philip Miller
Paducah, KY
(500 members)

 

"We combined our Family Gathering event with a Homecoming and it adapted well. There was an enthusiastic response to the Album. We went from commitments of $89,750 a year ago to estimates of $99,386 this year."
Rev. Donald Mattson
Moberly, MO
(634 members)