Commitments (also known as Pledges) help the church identify participation in the campaign and plan for spending on the campaign initiatives. We will complete the pledge portion (Phase 2) of our campaign in June 2025 and move right into the contribution phase (Phase 3), which will extend through December 2026. This allows for each of us to prayerfully consider participating in this campaign and plan financial gifts to the church over an 18-month time period.

Life can be unpredictable. Even when we plan well and make decisions to live out that plan, some things are out of our control. At PWC, we want to walk with people through all seasons, not just the easy ones. By making a commitment, you are setting the intention to follow through. If, for any reason, you are unable to fulfill your commitment, all we ask is that you communicate with the church. Communication can be as simple as an email to a pastor or someone on staff, or even a prayer request. When something changes in your life, it is important for your church to be able to support you. There will be no judgment or shame from your church. We want to reflect the same grace that God shows to all of us.   

On the commitment card, and when you set up payments, you have control of the frequency of your giving.

There are many ways to give to this capital campaign. An 18-month window gives many people an opportunity to do more than they could in a shorter time frame. This is a vital season for people to build up their generosity muscles.

We ask that you prayerfully consider your gifts and the timing of your gifts to honor your intentions.  We will accept one-time gifts as well as multiple gifts throughout the campaign or maybe annual or semi-annual payments will work better for you. 

During the campaign, you will hear stories of fellow church goers who decided to sell something they were hanging onto to free up funds for the campaign.  Others determined that after giving to previous capital campaigns, their regular giving to the general budget could be increased once the campaign commitment was fulfilled.  Still others will choose to give up one coffee drink a week and gift that savings to the church.  The body of Christ is full of endless possibilities!  

No. A capital campaign allows us to address larger financial needs without impacting our general operating budget or affecting ministries. This commitment is above and beyond our typical generosity. This campaign is taking care of specific capital needs that our leadership has identified as a priority for this season.

Maybe you are considering giving financially to the church for the first time.  Participation in this capital campaign may invoke your curiosity to take a first step into a spiritual journey with generosity.  Perhaps

this will begin a rhythm of financial giving to your church. Wherever you find yourself on your spiritual journey, we want you to know that we are happy to join you!  Please reach out to a pastor or staff member to ask questions to help you make the right decisions for you! 

We invite everyone to participate in this campaign in some tangible way. At Platte Woods Church, we commit to the shared spiritual practices of Gather, Grow, Give, and Go.  We believe a healthy understanding and stewardship of our personal finances and resources is an important part of our spiritual life. Generosity through giving financially is an element of our spiritual formation, like Gathering for worship or Going to Serve in our community. God desires for us to give joyfully and cheerfully. Giving in support of the many ministries at Platte Woods Church not only impacts those in the community who receive the help, but Giving of our personal resources is part of our spiritual journey.  As Jesus-followers, we strive to be generous people and be the best stewards possible of the gifts we have been given.

Those of us who call PWC home create a mosaic of experiences. Financial gifts are much more about our response to how God is moving in our lives than about a specific amount of money. We do not focus on equal share but rather focus on taking equal steps in our Christian formation. Gifts towards this capital campaign should be considered above and beyond our generosity to the general budget of the church. And yet, this invitation may be coming at the right time for someone to consider this a beginning opportunity to, along with others and with God’s help, financially support the church.

Yes. The only people who will have direct access to the details of your pledge will be our staff finance team. Your commitment to this campaign can be made in all the same ways you can give to the general budget of PWC. The most cost-effective way to give to the church is to set up automatic payments via ACH.

If you have an IRA, consider contributing through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from an IRA custodian, payable to a qualified charity like PWC. These gifts expand the impact of your giving, because instead of paying taxes on the money, every dollar goes directly to mission and ministry. Seek advice from a financial advisor to determine the best way to maximize this opportunity. For more information contact our Finance Manager Misty Wilkinson.

For all the available ways to give financially to the church, including setting up recurring gifts, please visit www.plattewoodschurch.org/give or contact our Finance Manager, Misty Wilkinson at mwilkinson@plattewoodschurch.org for assistance.

Please see the Taking Care capital campaign brochure for more information about the campaign and about taking a next step into giving financially to PWC!