Instruments of Love Stewardship Campaign
Client
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Date
September - October 2025
Client
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Date
September-October 2025

Campaign Overview
“Instruments of Love” was Gloria Dei Lutheran Church’s 2025 fall stewardship campaign. Rooted in a musical theme, the campaign invited the congregation to nurture, share, and proclaim God’s love through their time, talents, and financial gifts. The theme was developed by the pastor, and I was responsible for translating that vision into a cohesive and engaging communications campaign across all platforms.
Goals & Objectives
Each August, preschool teachers return to the building to prepare for the upcoming school year. We wanted to create a memorable experience that made them feel genuinely appreciated and energized for the year ahead.
Role:
- Designing the campaign branding and all accompanying print collateral (pledge cards, envelopes, inserts, letterhead).
- Implementing the weekly messaging themes across Facebook, newsletters, and slides.
- Developing and scheduling newsletter content and social media graphics to align with each theme (Nurturing Love, Sharing Love, Proclaiming Love).
- Coordinating timing and placement of campaign communications to ensure consistency week to week.
Audience:
Current members of the congregation; non-members who visit our Facebook page.
Goals:
- Implement a consistent, visually branded stewardship campaign across print and digital channels.
- Ensure that weekly themes were clearly communicated through newsletter content, social media, and worship visuals.
- Create a sense of unity and excitement around stewardship season.
- Support the stewardship committee in promoting giving and participation for the upcoming year.


Tactics & Channels Used
Branding & Design:
- Campaign logo and musical-themed graphics
- Print materials for congregation-wide distribution
Digital Channels:
- Weekly Monday newsletters featuring reflections and campaign updates
- Friday quote graphics that tied to weekly themes
- Facebook posts to build visibility and excitement

Results & Impact
- Strong engagement across Facebook and newsletter communications throughout the campaign.
- Positive feedback from congregation members who appreciated the clarity, beauty, and consistency of the campaign visuals.
- The campaign visually unified the fall season, making stewardship messaging feel celebratory and accessible.
- Ministry leaders reported steady pledge card returns and increased volunteer interest.



Reflection & Takeaways
Thoughtful design and messaging implementation can bring a pastor’s vision to life in a clear, compelling way.
Consistency across digital and print channels is essential for campaign cohesion.
Using weekly subthemes helped make content creation structured and sustainable throughout the campaign.