Norma Quinn

After a number of years in private enterprises, Dr. Quinn entered the ministry in answer to God’s call to bring wholeness to people wherever she could. She has combined her business background with a heart for people to live out their Kingdom potential. She has served in large and medium-sized churches, and has successfully led congregations through financial campaigns, and multi-million dollar capital campaigns that were only possible through the leading and empowerment of the Holy Spirit. As Senior Pastor, her vision is to help individuals and congregations see what joy there is in generosity, and allowing God to direct the process. Her heart is in helping bring about health in congregations as they live out their call.

She and her husband Bryant have three grown children, and 2 adorable grandsons. They split their time between southwest Oklahoma and north Texas.

Passing on the Gospel–What Will Your Money Legacy Be?

by Norma Quinn | Dec 5, 2017 | 0 Comments

Legacy is the lifeblood of our faith. We have learned from our predecessors the importance of carrying the message of our faith forward to the next generation. But what is your legacy around faith and money? Psalm (78: 3-4) says: These are things we learned from our...

Seek and Find

by Norma Quinn | May 3, 2016 | 0 Comments

In our individual lives, we often wrestle with questions of identity…exactly who are we, and what are we here to do? As we go through life, each of us goes through several different phases of identity. We progress through the stages of being someone’s child, a...

Are You Ready for a Capital Campaign?

by Kristine Miller | Apr 3, 2019

How do you know if you are ready to launch a capital campaign?

Kristine Miller, CFRE, Horizons’ Senior Partner, discusses the five important steps you should take prior to launching a capital campaign to ensure successful results.

In this latest video from Horizons’ Giving Intelligence Series, Kristine discusses five actions to take prior to launching a campaign for any project such as building, restoration, debt, missions, endowment, or any other capital needs. Has your church leadership wondered whether or not you’re ready to go? If so, this brief video will provide the insights and answers you are looking for.

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The Power of Thanks: Four Practical Ministry Funding Impact Strategies

Who Should Have Access to the Giving Records

Three Pockets of Giving

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A Story of Faith and Transformation You Need to Know

by Kristine Miller | Mar 20, 2019

In 2016, St. Andrew, Plano, Texas, faced a significant challenge. Located in Collin County, Texas, one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, St. Andrew was experiencing growth, especially in their contemporary worship service. As a result, several other areas including children and youth, missions, hospitality, and parking were all being stretched beyond capacity to accommodate growth.

St. Andrew’s Growth Paralleled a Focus on Generosity in Their Core Church Language

However, St. Andrew’s leaders had been preparing for growth through the development of their 30-year master expansion plan. The plan focused on four aspects of church life: worship, connect, serve, and give. As growing pains became more intense, church leaders realized it was time to launch a capital campaign. The funds raised would relieve the pressure by beginning to expand critical ministry areas according to the master plan.

Four key aspects of church life at St. Andrew: Worship, Connect, Serve, and Give

The Church’s Capital Campaign Facilitated its Larger Generosity Strategy

St. Andrew’s Senior Pastor, Robert Hasley, explained, “We hired Horizons to guide us in determining what to include in the first phase of our capital campaign. Through conversations with our ministry and financial leaders, our committed core of members, and ultimately, the entire congregation, we embarked on an ambitious plan. The result is a worship space that switches from a traditional to a contemporary style with almost the touch of a button.

We now have a worship space that switches from a traditional to a contemporary style with almost the touch of a button.

-Senior Pastor Robert Hasley

This change has enabled us to reset quickly while accommodating both traditional and contemporary worship styles. We also created new and improved areas for students, children, hospitality, and parking. One of the more significant changes was the addition of a dedicated missions wing for The Storehouse of Collin County–an agency birthed in our church that provides services for Collin County residents in need.”

A Successful Capital Campaign Paid Additional Dividends

In the end, St. Andrew exceeded giving expectations in the capital campaign and moved forward with their plans. In addition, the positivity emerging from the capital campaign created a vibrancy and energy that has impacted ministry in all areas. Rev. Hasley says, “Like our namesake, Andrew the Apostle, we’re a community that loves to invite others to Jesus. As we live out our calling to worship, connect, serve and give, we’re witnessing God move through our community in remarkable ways.”

St. Andrew exceeded giving expectations and moved forward with their expansion plans.

St. Andrew’s journey is far from over. God continues to call the congregation to live out their mission, “Calling the “Christian-ish” to become passionate servants of Christ.”

For more information on the ministry at St. Andrew, Plano, Texas, click here.

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The Three Pockets of Giving

by Clif Christopher | Mar 6, 2019

Are you inviting your members to contribute from all three pockets of giving?

Many churches focus on the annual pocket and neglect to consider the other two–capital and estate pockets. In this next video in the Giving Intelligence Series, learn about the three pockets of giving and why you should be including all three in your year-round generosity program.