Dear STA Family,

I am heartened and gratified by the wonderful response to the capital campaign since our kick off weekend! It is awesome to see things moving so quickly — and to see how the very specific skills and talents we need at every stage and phase arrive exactly when we need them! On that note, I want to thank everyone who has participated in this critical effort thus far. I further want to share a perspective on “fundraising” that you may not have considered before. A renowned theologian, whom I greatly respect, describes it simply like this:

From the perspective of the gospel, fundraising is not a response to a crisis. Fundraising is, first and foremost, a form of ministry. It is a way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission. Vision and mission are so central to the life of God’s people that without vision we perish and without mission we lose our way (Prov. 29:18; 2 Kings 21:1-9). Vision brings together needs and resources to meet those needs. (Acts 16:9-10). Vision gives us the courage to speak when we might want to remain silent. (Acts 18:9) Fundraising is proclaiming what we believe in such a way that we offer other people an opportunity to participate with us in our vision and mission.
-Henri J. M. Nouwen, The Spiritually of Fundraising

The momentum and enthusiasm surrounding the vision and mission of Building Virtues is bringing our community together in ways that I never envisioned it would.

In Christ May All Things Be Glorified,

Father Steve

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