While it seems irreverent to disagree, I confess that I find these statements to be dangerous half-truths, maybe even shallow intellectually.

Having survived the Christmas holidays many mission-workers are overwhelmed as they face a new year with still more funding to raise and newsletters to write. But let’s simplify your next 12 months.

“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?

The “Best Of” originally posted in 2013. Lately I've been asking people this question: Was Jesus a joyful person?

My friends are puzzled and they want to say yes, but then I ask, "What proof is there that Jesus was joyful?" What do you think?

Similarly, we can fall for “easy” funding methods, but let us be wiser than the saber-tooths. Here are seven traps to avoid…

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…

When I ask mission-workers about their organizational budget, I get these responses: “My monthly budget? Hmmm….

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