Articles and Devotionals
to help you in your fundraising journey
Fundraising: A Beautiful Activity?
Learning that the Levites had forsaken their roles in the temple and were working on their farms, Nehemiah was furious that the worship of Yahweh had deteriorated. Why weren’t the Levites working in the temple?
My Unexpected God-incident Moment with MPD
Over 40 years ago when I married my husband, Pete, we started “living by faith” as it was often referred to. There was no budget. But I have to say God was faithful…
Fundraising—The Unfamiliar Path!
Early on I never thought about how the missionaries who discipled me were funded. I assumed their international headquarters sent money every month. But when I became the leader, I was a shocked—it costs money to do ministry!
Enlightened Sight and Generous Giving
It was a frightful experience. In 1996, after an overseas trip, I began to see floaters in my right eye. The next day, the retina detached like a torn curtain.
The Two R’s of Fear in MPD!
As a young Gospel worker, I faced fear every time I thought about calling someone to set an MPD appointment. It was not only the phone call that scared me—merely thinking about the phone call scared me!
Are You Leaving Money on the Table in Your Leadership?
Okike Offia sent a forthright appeal letter to 100 people on the Nigerian National Mailing List. Many National Directors consider this too “pushy” and are uncomfortable to say anything except to provide “How to Give” information…
Tough Beginnings Don't Mean the Future Will Be Horrible
Before I joined the Navigator ministry I figured that some people were good at fundraising—but I assumed I would not be one of them.
When Should You Drop Someone From Your List?
In our early days of ministry, my husband Timm and I bought our first car, at a bargain we attributed to God’s providence. We were excited that it would enhance our ministry.