Cargill Associates

An award that has only been presented to a select few, the Lifetime Achievement award goes to an individual who has truly dedicated their life towards serving their clients. This year, it was only fitting that this award go to Steve Cargill, President Emeritus of Cargill Associates, who has worked tirelessly over the better part of four decades to serve this firm and its clients on a multitude of projects. Congratulations Steve on this outstanding achievement! #DickersonBakker #CargillAssociates #lifetime #achievement #serve #success

We are pleased to announce Eddie Rester has joined the team as the new President of Cargill Associates. Eddie is seasoned in the world of churches and church fundraising, having more than 26 years of experience. As a United Methodist preacher, Eddie knows first hands what churches need in order to grow and find success through hardship. He will be collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing leadership to deliver high-quality services to the firm’s church clients. Eddie’s commitment to Cargill is to offer innovative ways to partner with churches around resources, mission, and staffing so that churches can find their way to faithful and effective ministry. Join us in welcoming Eddie as we look forward to a bright future for Cargill Associates and our church partners. #CargillAssociates #ministry #churches #leadership #growth

As stewards of our church communities, we continually seek ways to nurture and grow the resources entrusted to us. Cargill Associates, a division of DickersonBakker, invites pastors to participate in a concise yet crucial survey focused on Church Giving and Stewardship. Together, we can uncover strategies that enhance stewardship, inspire generosity, and ultimately, support the spiritual and financial well-being of our congregations. #DickersonBakker #CargillAssociates #survey #pastors #stewardship #generosity

The Lord has risen, indeed! Happy Easter from Cargill Associates. We hope you are enjoying this triumphant day with family and friends. #CargillAssociates #DickersonBakker #church #Easter #spring #march

We are thrilled to be sending Kurt Appel, D. Min., Group Vice President of Churches, to the NC Baptists Disciple Making Conference. Be sure to find Kurt to start a conversation on the future of your church. Will you be there? Let us know in the comments below! #DickersonBakker #CargillAssociates #churches #disciple #NorthCarolina #Baptists #future

Conference season is in full swing! Kurt Appel, D. Min., Group Vice President of Churches, represents Cargill Associates this week at the Synergize Pastors and Leaders Conference in Orlando, Florida. Be sure to stop by our booth #30 to talk with Kurt on advancing the vision for your church. Are you attending? Let us know! #DickersonBakker #CargillAssociates #church #conference #campaign

DickersonBakker is pleased to be a sponsor of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Presidents’ Conference in Washington, DC. Derric Bakker, President/CEO and David Wright, Senior Director of Higher Education Partnerships will be in attendance. Be sure to stop by and talk with both Derric and David. Will you be there? Let us know in the comments below! #DickersonBakker #CargillAssociates #CCCU #conference #Washington #DC #highered

Please join us for our upcoming webinar for pastors, presented by Kurt Appel, D. Min., Group Vice President of Churches, and Melanie Ray Griffin, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. Together we will discuss the 7 most important questions that are critical for the success of your next church capital campaign, including: - Understanding and articulating the vision of your campaign - Outlining what funds will be used and the estimated cost - How to clearly communicate the plan to the congregation - Who will run the campaign and how to gather volunteers Click the link in the comments to register. Let us know in the comments below if you'll be there! #DickersonBakker #Cargill #church #capitalcampaign #conversation

Considering a Capital Campaign at your church? Sooner or later every church faces the need to raise money – whether to expand, renovate, or repair. The opportunity to shape the future of your church can be a blessing. Whether you are seeking to conduct a campaign for new buildings, expansion, debt reduction, or any other type of fundraising, a church capital campaign can help your church take a substantial leap forward in the fulfillment of its God-given ministry. In fact, few activities will yield as significant an impact as a capital fundraising campaign in assuring the future of your church. At the same time, one misstep can set plans back years, or lead to disagreements that can divide congregations. Written by Derric Bakker, President & CEO of Cargill Associates, a division of DickersonBakker, The Five Most Common Capital Campaign Mistakes–and Their Cures eBook can help your church navigate the complexities of fundraising. Download your FREE copy to learn best practices and see how other churches have run successful campaigns. Link in comments! #CapitalCampaign #nonprofit #fundraising #church #success

We are thrilled to partner with Gallatin Valley Church on their upcoming Congregational Readiness Assessment. Congratulations to our Cargill Churches team. We can’t wait to see how this study will impact the growth and mission of the church. #DickersonBakker #church #Cargill #growth #impact