Frequently Asked Questions
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The Company
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How long has RSI been providing counsel to churches? Since 1972 RSI has provided trusted stewardship counsel to churches as they engage in capital growth. |
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Where is RSI located? RSI's corporate offices are located in Dallas, Texas. However, RSI serves churches nationwide representing a wide range of size, tradition, and geography. |
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How many full-time employees does the company have? RSI is a Viscern company, which employs more than 175 professionals, each uniquely qualified to help you reach your goals. |
The Consulting Staff
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How many consultants are on staff? Our consulting team is comprised of 70 experienced and well-trained consultants to serve you.
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Does the company provide backup in the event that the consultant is not available for a particular meeting? Yes. RSI will make every effort to provide you expert counsel in the unlikely event your personal program consultant is unable to attend a meeting.
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Programming/Service
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Will the program be customized for our unique needs? Absolutely! You are a unique community of faith. Your personal consultant will work with you and your leadership to understand your distinctive culture and needs. Then a campaign design will be customized just for you. RSI's years of experience and capably trained consultants are uniquely positioned to tailor make a stewardship program that will resonate with your community of faith. |
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What is the consultant's role in the campaign? Your program consultant is a seasoned expert who will personally train and subsequently guide, support, and encourage your leadership throughout the campaign. In addition to providing ongoing assessment and counsel, your consultant will provide instruction on the stewardship education resources RSI makes available to you. |
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What type of support will be provided for the design and creation of printed and video informational materials? RSI will fully support the design and production of the materials your campaign requires. In addition to providing templates and storyboards, examples will be provided from similar congregations at the completion of their successful campaign. |
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Do you provide follow-up services? Yes. RSI is committed to your success, from the first planning meeting to the last day of celebration. We will partner with you to plan and implement a follow-up strategy to ensure the on-going momentum of your campaign effort. In addition to your program consultant, a follow-up manager will be assigned to you. Your follow-up manager is dedicated to meeting your needs. A comprehensive follow-up service is our promise to you at no additional cost. |
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Approximately how many days will the consultant be onsite over the course of the program? Your consultant will be onsite to support and train the campaign leadership, in addition to providing critical assessment of the campaign's progress. The number of days on site is contingent upon the size of your congregation and your particular needs. RSI is committed to your success, which includes an attentive and dedicated consultant. |
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Are gifts-in-kind (non-cash gifts that can be converted to cash, such as stock or real estate) emphasized in the program? Yes. RSI is unique in emphasizing creative strategies in giving, which includes gifts-in-kind. Your program consultant will provide you information regarding how to educate the members of your congregation on the benefits of giving gifts-in-kind, including connecting them with the spiritual dimension of stewardship. |
Stewardship Education Materials
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How does the biblical concept of stewardship guide RSI's services? RSI is committed to leading your congregation through a spiritual journey. The journey is one of prayer, during which each person is invited to discover how God is calling them to be unique stewards of the ministry of your church. |
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What stewardship education materials are available? Stewardship education materials are available for all age groups-adults, youth, children and small children. Your program consultant will review the materials and assist you to choose the materials that are best suited to your congregation.
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The Cost
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What is the fee for your counsel? We serve clients on the basis of a flat fee stated in advance. The fee includes all training materials provided to you during the campaign, the travel expenses of the team serving you, as well as the support of all RSI personnel in our corporate offices. |
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What are the terms of the payment? We ask that 10% of the fee is paid as a deposit at the time a decision is made to partner together. The balance is requested in equal monthly payments during the course of your campaign. If another payment schedule is required, RSI is happy to consider your particular needs. |
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What is not included in the cost? Not included in the fee is the cost of developing and producing printed and audiovisual materials for your program. You may also choose to provide refreshments and food service at campaign events, which would be an additional cost to you. Your program consultant will work to help you estimate and manage your campaign expenses. |
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