“See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains” (James 5:7).Fundraisers can learn valuable lessons from farmers. Both occupations require hard work to prepare the ground, sow seed, and wait patiently for the...
“When a farmer plows for planting, does he plow continually? Does he keep on breaking up and working the soil?” (Isaiah 28:24)Fundraising and farming share many similarities. Farmers must sow seed on fertile ground, provide the plants with plenty of sunshine and water, remove life-sapping...
Is there a limit to how often a development officer can ask a supporter to give? The answer is a loose translation of James 4, “we have not because we ask not.” You’ll never raise the resources necessary to support your ministry if you don’t...
“You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results” (1 Thess. 2:1).Paul spent three weeks in Thessalonica proving why Jesus had to suffer and rise from the dead. Some Jews believed, along with some God-fearing Greeks, and several prominent women....
“When the princes in Israel take the lead, when the people willingly offer themselves—praise the Lord!” (Judges 5:1).God appointed Deborah as a Judge to lead the Children of Israel through a desperate time. She wrote a song describing six types of people she recruited to...
“When the princes in Israel take the lead, when the people willingly offer themselves—praise the Lord!” (Judges 5:1).A humorous Chinese proverb says, “He who thinks he leads, but has no one following him is only taking a walk.” Leading and following sound like simple concepts,...
The Bible shares many different names for God describing his character and attributes. Jehovah Jireh has always stood out to me. It means, “The Lord Will Provide.” The Message says it this way, “God sees to it.” Jehovah Jireh speaks of God’s awesome provision for followers...
"Angel, must I give again, I ask in dismay.And must I keep giving and giving and giving it away?Oh no, said the angel, his glance pierced me through.Just keep giving ‘til the Lord stops giving to you."- Jerald PanasLet your conversation be always full of...
Cultivating friendships with ministry partners is vital, but fundraising is more than friendship. The friend at midnight had an urgent need and turned to his friend for help. His friend was reluctant, but our friend kept asking until he got results, “He may not get...
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also” (2 Timothy 1:5).There was no one like Timothy. He had a son-father relationship with Paul (see Phil....
