Last week a giving-partner, “Gary,” wrote to say he “reads our newsletters all the way through.” I was glad to hear this. And a bit surprised!

The Stewardship Foundation in the United Kingdom published a survey showing how much time mission workers spent to keep their giving partners informed.

What seven words will bring you new ministry partners?

I recently received some perceptive comments about my newsletter from a reader who receives many missionary newsletters. She is smart, kind and has world vision. She and her husband support many Gospel-workers.

So I asked her six questions about missionary newsletters. In her own words… 

“It feels pushy to send a giving reminder to my people. Why bother them on New Year’s Eve Day?”

Your country might not have an official day of thanks, but as 2022 ends what better time to appreciate your giving partners?

You intended to make funding appeals the last two months, but you didn’t get around to it. And now the students arrive in two weeks…

Do you re-connect with lapsed giving partners? If not, you are leaving money on the table. And, doing a disfavor to your partners!

When missionaries stumble over questions on funding appointments, they telegraph shallow thinking. Donors pick it up immediately. So do your homework!