Like most gospel workers my Ministry Partner Development journey has been fraught with trepidation. My attitude was, “Anything but fundraising!”

As a missions administrator, I am inspired by Nehemiah’s vision and how he built partnerships.

With the Coronavirus pandemic shutting down much of the world, what can you do now in fundraising?

“Little things” are those behind-the-scenes small activities that help bring full funding.  They are not spectacular.

Fundraising consultants debate on the best months to go out with fundraising appeals. Here is some “worldly wisdom?” When is funding best done?

I hear ministry-leaders say: “I don’t worry about the funding of conventional-income staff… they fund their own ministries.”

With turning the calendar, mission-workers resolve to improve their funding. For example, “This year we will…”

The first time I asked my giving partners to increase their support, not one responded. Zero! I was crushed—the old country song came to mind, “I don’t think you love me anymore!”

Now is the time to plan your end-of-year/start-of-new-year fundraising.