Increase Your Church Financial Commitments with Pony Express Courier Relay Stewardship Programs.

Program Overview
Pony Express divides the church into units to relay information to all households in the church. A special ""saddlebag"" of materials is hand delivered to each home by church member couriers. Each family prayerfully considers their commitment and fills out the estimated giving sheet for this year. No in house face-to-face meetings between leaders and members. The household then takes the ""saddlebag"" to another designated household, thus involving many, many families. Two-week format. High success rate.

A two-week relay format. Over 103 pieces including: 

“I am glad to report that we had an excellent response. This is probably the best stewardship program
we have had in the twelve years I have been here. We went over the top of our goal for the first time
in many, many years. We have been pleased with both years of our use of the Pony Express.”
Rev. Angus R. Shaw
First Church
Johnson City, TN

“We used your Pony Express program for the second year. I cannot think of a word stronger than ‘successful,'
but that certainly applies to the results we received. A total of $267,911 in estimates of giving came in,
an increase of more than 10% over last year. We are extremely pleased. The advantages were structure and
organization, which make it easy to follow. If it is followed, it works. It also involves a number of people
in the leadership and almost everyone in the Run itself. The program gives the congregation a good feeling
about itself. We are grateful to you for providing the program and materials. We will be in touch with you
soon about next year.”
Rev. Paulwyn L. Boliek
Church of the Resurrection
Augusta, GA

“We have used the campaign as a part of our stewardship season for the last two years. We have had extremely
good results both times. It appears that the budget will be an increase of some 15-20% over last year.
The materials are easily understood and used. I’m sure we will continue to use your resources in the future.”
Rev. George G. Wilkes
St. Giles Church
Greenville, SC

“Our Second Year Pony Express was even more ‘successful’ than our first effort a year ago. Both number
committing and amount committed is up; in fact, our overall dollar amount is up some 18%! We’re excited
about the possibilities for the coming year and the expressed ‘ownership’ of those ministries by our
people. Thank you for being a part of this excitement.”
Rev. Roger Snyder
St. James Church
Hanford, CA

“We enjoyed another success with this year’s Pony Express. The Lord knows what we need to receive in the
coming year. When the saddlebags came in we received $105,000 in estimated giving, which is what we anticipated
our need to be. This represented a 7% increase over last year. Once again the program was easy to use and got
the whole congregation involved. Thank you for your material.”
Rev. Steve Bergeson
St. John’s Church
Madrid, IA

“I am pleased to announce another very successful Pony Express campaign. Pony Express #1 resulted in a fully
funded budget — something we hadn’t seen in a few years. Pony Express #2 also showed an enthusiastic and committed
response to our financial needs for the current year. We anticipate our membership following through on this
as well. As chairperson for these two campaigns, I must express my appreciation for such detailed, complete
emphasis — one which gets everyone involved and enthusiastic about their church.”
Betty Jeanguenin, Stewardship Chairperson
St. John’s Church
Center Square, PA

“As with the first year plan, it was well organized, easy to follow, thorough, and complete. We never were in
doubt about what to do. Our estimates totaled $105,015 compared to $96,506 last year.”
Rev. David R. Aaseng
American Lutheran Church
Baker, MT

“We’re elated with the results! P.T.L.! The total estimates of giving are $158,329. This total is an increase
of $28,694 or 22% over last year’s estimates. In addition, these estimates will fund 97% of the entire budget
total of $162,961. Previously, no more than 83% of the total budget has been funded by pledges.”
Rev. Roger D. Weir
First Church
Peru, IN

“Our second year Pony Express campaign generated very favorable results once again. Our estimated giving increased
24% over the previous year’s campaign. The campaign ran smoothly and was easily completed within two weeks. We
are interested in using the Pony Express (3rd year) again next fall.”
Dennis M. Jozwik, PX General Manager
Orland Park Church
Orland Park, IL

“I just wanted to let you know how our using the Pony Express worked out. The Pony Express was a success in that
both the giving estimates and the number of estimates were up by roughly a third this year. We were extremely
pleased with that. We intend to use the Pony Express again next year. Keep up the good work.”
Rev. Ted McCulloch
Taymouth First Church
Birch Run, MI

“Both first and second year Pony Express plans were effective because they involved every church member and the
campaign was short and concise! A real plus of the program is the emphasis on stewardship instruction for senior
high and adult classes.”
Mrs. Betty Dobler, Stewardship Commission Chairperson
Westminster Church
Maitland, FL