Church Capital Campaign Fundraising

The Legacy of Dr. E.M. Clark

In the 1930’s, E.M. Clark began his ministry as an evangelist and church planter, then continued as a pastor and leader in church development during the 1940’s. Communication became the main focus of his attention in the 1950’s. As head of the Radio Department for the Assemblies of God, he was instrumental in establishing a national voice for the denomination. Under his leadership, “Revivaltime” developed into an ABC syndicated network program and became undergirded with a financially strong support base.

As a District Superintendent in Illinois and also as an Executive Presbyter of the Assemblies of God in the 1960’s, Dr. Clark became recognized as a church executive and administrator. In the 1970’s, he distinguished himself as President of North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an unprecedented decade of growth and development for the college. After retiring from this position, his influence was felt in the 1980’s as a stewardship consultant for churches large and small. In the 1990’s he became a successful author, publishing four books.

Known among his peers as one who has a contagious kind of faith, Dr. Clark is recognized as a leading voice in church development with a specialty in the “how” of financial stewardship. His book, How to be Happy Giving Your Money Away, is the result of his years of experience and brings a resolve to the financial needs of the church with his practical, but effective, understanding of the cause and result process.