It's Not About the Money: In Search of Grounded Fundraising

In searching for grounded fundraising, we have definitely found that in Blake. With over 15 years experience in personal fundraising and/or coaching others, Blake brings some powerful reminders and genuine humility into our recap.  

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North American missionaries are sometimes unaware of the spiritual realities of their home contexts, much less the mission field. On today’s show, we explore the topic of spiritual warfare with Dr. Scott Moreau - Academic Dean of Wheaton College Graduate School & Professor of Intercultural Studies.

Spiritual Warfare is a reality throughout life and is certainly true in the fundraising season. Dr Moreau introduces key ideas and tools that reshape our view of spiritual warfare and provide help in times of need.

More information on Dr. Moreau

Recommended Reading:
The Soul of Shame
Three Crucial Questions about Spiritual Warfare
Essentials of Spiritual Warfare: Equipped to Win the Battle

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Our special guest this week, Jenny J., shares thoughtfully and vulnerably about her takeaways from Episode 4 as well as her own fundraising journey. 

Jenny just landed back in the States after several separate seasons of overseas work over the past decade. A highlight of my time with her in this recap episode was hearing how her view of partnership has changed and deepened after all these years. 

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In fundraising, sometimes we can settle into two extremes: striving or stagnant. Our guest today has been there and understands the magnet-pull of these tendencies when the pressure is on. 

Patty has years of experience as a support-based worker and member care provider. She is professionally trained and certified in coaching, and understands how to motivate people to overcome their obstacles. You might want to grab a pen and take notes on how to move away from striving or stuck and, instead, experience the invitation to surrender and trust.

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In the recap of episode 3 with Dr. Shadrach, we are joined by Andrew Nicholl - a self professed product of "good donor relations". 

In this conversation, we unpack foundational principles of partnership and fundraising alongside Andrew's own experiences of growing up on support and raising personal support himself. 

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Since its initial publishing in April of 2013, The God Ask has been considered a definitive work on individual fundraising. Author Steve Shadrach joins us on today’s show to talk about what has changed in the past ten years and what still feels important.

The God Ask by Steve Shadrach
God's Presence in your Fundraising by Scott Morton

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In this episode, we host Brent Bovitz, or "Brovitz" as some call him,  for a discussion highlighting some of the takeaways from our time with Michael Card. 

Though currently serving as a youth pastor, Brent has raised personal support himself and worked as a coach to others on their own support journey.  Those experiences, along with his unofficial status as "President of the Michael Card fan club" made for a great conversation - in our opinion. Let us know if you agree;)

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In part 2 of our look at calling, we talk with teacher, singer, songwriter (and 5 time dove award winner) Michael Card about his own early journey and how to view calling in general. What if our motives aren’t completely “pure” or if they’re tainted with “selfish” goals? Can God still use our mixed motives?

The Galileen Jewishness of Jesus
Check out Michael’s site and publications.

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This episode features special guest Karisa as we unpack the many rich truths from Episode 1.

Karisa was doing pretty well by our culture's standards of success - great job, financial stability, a community that knew and loved her. Then, Karisa was called away from all of that to serve overseas. She understands what it is like to steward a call and brings seasoned perspective to our conversation. 

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Calling is a fundamental aspect of fundraising and service abroad and a lot of weight is placed on it. It shows up in casting vision, persevering through difficult times, and even in building a personal budget. Frequently though, the calls we see are not thunderous, but still and small.

In Part 1 of our calling mini-series, Pastor Josh Lindstrom encourages us with his own journey into ministry as well as his counsel for those of us mired in uncertainty. Josh serves as the head pastor of Woodmen Valley Chapel in Colorado Springs. 

 Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by Kent and Barbara Hughes

 Woodmen Valley Chapel

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