TESTIMONIALS

(Counsel & Capital) delivers practical, sound, proven counsel on how leaders can take great ideas forward…Above all, C&C wants to help nonprofit leaders communicate their great ideas in a compelling, honest and actionable way.”

–Christopher Horst, Hope International

With the support of a COUNSEL & CAPITAL team leader, we launched a radio program that expanded our ministry and gave us nearly 15,000 new relationships with the listening audience. Over time, these new friends are becoming financial supporters of our ministry. The radio program continues, and new partners are being added daily.”

– Rev. Dennis M. Mulder, President, The Bible League

In two short years, with the presence of a COUNSEL & CAPITAL team member on the board of International Bible Society, we were successful in retiring all bank debt. We also funded our designated program liability, closed an outdated pension plan, established policies to guide our endowment management, and restored adequate internal working capital to our ministry. Today, IBS is better positioned to launch the largest ministry initiative in our 200-year history.”

– Dr. Victor Oliver, Former Chairman, International Bible Society

 

We have received several gifts in the $10,000 to $20,000 range in the last two weeks. The climax of the week was a gift of $1,000,000 from a man to whom I sent the prospectus…. To say he was very impressed would be an understatement.”

– Rob Iverson, Chairman, The Masters Academy International

The prospectus process and final document have helped bring clarity of vision and focus to SEND. During the development of the prospectus, we sought feedback on a draft of the document from two donors. These two donors later provided a $700,000 matching grant for one of the projects in the prospectus. Although this project was not new to them, the prospectus enabled them to see it in the broader context of SEND. This was the largest single gift SEND has received in over 10 years.”

– Terry Harder, Director of Development, SEND International

…I know that our conversation with COUNSEL & CAPITAL helped us to really push ourselves to produce more balanced and analytical annual reports. I often have [their] recommendations resounding in my ears as I examine drafts of our major donor proposals, reporting documents and our annual reports. Because of the feedback COUNSEL & CAPITAL provided and a number of other factors, I believe our materials have really grown in their appeal to left-brained donors.”

– Chris Horst, Vice President of Development, Hope International

“I am thankful to the Lord for the opportunity to learn from you this past year. With your help in producing our 4-pager, we exceeded our initial goal of $300,000 and are now pursuing our next goal of $250,000. We’re grateful to Him for the way He has used you in this. Working with COUNSEL & CAPITAL changed everything.”

– David Spickard, President/CEO, Jobs for Life

I am grateful for your support in helping us re-launch Biblica with this annual report. Together, we have completed a wonderful step forward for the ministry. Your wisdom, push, outside-the box thinking are all valued.”

– Doug Lockhart, CEO, Biblica

Without the leadership of a COUNSEL & CAPITAL counselor serving on the board of a Christian school, I would have never have gained the confidence to provide $4,000,000 for a new middle school expansion.”

– An Anonymous Donor

Breakthrough is simply that—a breakthrough for leaders! Brilliant and biblical, this six-step planning model is concise, yet comprehensive. Every chapter is filled with the holy—and the practical (very practical). The wisdom and insights are PowerPoint-worthy, but delivered with humility and life-in-the-trenches experience. I’m enthusiastically recommending this to leaders and board members.”

– John Pearson, President, John Pearson Associates, Inc.

Without reservation I commend the reading and rereading of Breakthrough (Unleashing the Power of a Proven Plan) by Randon A Samelson. His material on “Say It and Write It” I find cogent and compelling. His book is more than a volume of information; it’s a manual for action. I hope many more books will come from mind and heart of this spiritual and seminal thinker.”

– John Edmund Haggai, Founder, Haggai Institute

I was delighted when I learned that Randy Samelson was finalizing Breakthrough. The result is a resource that is clear, concise and well-written. I loved his insights on the life of David and how David’s words and actions can help us in leading our ministries today. Thank you, Randy, for your direct approach and focus on the basics of transparency, honesty, character, and wisdom. If read and taken to heart, ministries and ministry leaders will charge forward with new life and increased vigor.”

– Doug Lockhart, SVP Bible Marketing and Outreach, Harper Collins

Breakthrough invigorates the reader, leveraging timeless truths which spark the imagination. A refreshing read, Samelson provides a practical and biblical framework for ministry leaders and entrepreneurs to advance their visions into compelling plans others can embrace.”

– Bill Nyman, Vice President, Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust

I finished your book yesterday. It was an amazing read. Rarely does a book allow the reader to walk away with a clear and concise plan of action to follow but you were able to accomplish just that. It is my sincerest hope that the fruit of this book exceeds your expectations because I believe that if your wisdom is followed the Kingdom could see many key logs removed and many more dreams come true. It is within that vein that I also wanted you to know that I have received the blessing of my pastor to begin the work on our own prospectus to raise the funds necessary to retire the churches debt. With my new found wisdom, I am pursuing that dream right now beginning with the first of the six steps you outlined. Thanks again for writing the book.”

– Josh Rutzen, BluePack Energy