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Generosity Isn’t a Program; It’s a Way of Life.

Perspective and experience matters. That’s what counts when you face the complexities of day to day ministry challenges. You deserve an experienced strategist who can help you contextualize your opportunity, build a custom road map to get you there, and then walk with you to ensure you live into your God-breathed potential.

 
 

A Special Message for You from the CEO.

 Testimonials

  • “Horizons helped create a clear pathway forward, providing crucial insight at key points. Especially important was the confidence that Horizons generated in leadership through clearly presenting the real possibilities before us. Horizons also assisted us with a clear format for gathering pledges and connections to organizations who specialize in financing church projects.”

    Rector

  • “The discipleship-focused and data-informed planning process provided by Horizons enabled clergy and laity to move through each of their areas of responsibility with purpose, clarity, and confidence. The structure was flexible and informed by best practices, and the final outcome was actionable, measurable, and contextually relevant.”

    Lead Pastor

  • “Realistic, honest, integrity, brilliance, discipleship driven, church-focused, and an understanding that Horizons is not “selling” anything are adjectives and reasons why I continue to turn to Horizons for guidance and help around teaching the gift of generosity.”

    Quote Source

  • “Our Horizons’ Ministry Strategist was awesome at creating an effective plan, keeping us on track, and encouraging us along the way. He was also excellent at interacting with our donors, and his presentations were compelling.”

    Lead Pastor

  • “They [Horizons] understood the financial and spiritual goals of what we were doing. They led us but also challenged us to lead. They encouraged us in a genuine, Christian way. They were as invested in our project as we were and quickly became a trusted part of our congregation.”

    Lead Pastor

  • "Horizons was able to work with me to take the fear and uncertainty of the financial future of our church and turn it into something that my church and I could conquer together."

    Lead Pastor

  • “Super excited to work with you all! This is my church's first campaign in over 20 years, and I have great hopes it will be a success due to partnering with Horizons!”

    Lead Pastor

  • “Our Ministry Strategist has been excellent throughout our capital campaign. So much so that we hired him twice!”

    Lead Pastor

  • “Have been working with Horizons since 2019, and their help has been invaluable.”

    Lead Pastor

  • “Our lender was pleased we partnered with reputable Capital Campaign fundraisers.”

    Executive Director

Our Promise

We Champion Leaders.

Reality: We advocate for church leadership to enable you to deliver on your vision.

RESULT: Trust

We Care For The Local Church.

Reality: We create a healthy growth environment that is grounded in conversation, gratitude, prayer, and faith.

RESULT: Focus

We Call Disciples To Action.

Reality: We inspire disciples to adopt a generous lifestyle that reflects the light, hope, and love of the Gospel.

RESULT: Growth

We Connect Ministry To Impact.

Reality: We connect vision to outcomes that result in authentic life change.

RESULT: Measurable results

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Our Process

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Discover

Key Question:
What is your opportunity?

Process: Facilitate honest conversations with a broad base of stakeholders about ministry, vision, and opportunity.

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Diagnose

Key Question:
What are you doing right now?

Process: Use qualitative and quantitative data to get an accurate picture of “business as usual” in areas known to impact generosity.

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Design

Key Question:
How do we get there?

Process: Create a roadmap for your preferred future that is customized to your church’s context – relevant, timely, and specific.

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Deliver

Key Question:
Did we get there?

Process: Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and date reviews to guide course corrections that ensure we arrive at the intended destination.

 Our Team

 
 

Donna Emery

 
 
 
 
 
 

Experts In Residence

The Horizons Stewardship Expert in Residence Program is designed to help churches and faith-based nonprofits succeed by featuring experienced professionals who encourage excellence, creativity, and leadership, all supporting Horizons' goal of growing disciples and funding ministry.

Interested in becoming an Expert in Residence?

Emeritus

 
 

Let’s Talk.

How can we help you grow more disciples and fund more ministry?