In this episode, we answer the question, "How do I make a big ask?"

Scott Giffen is the Chief Philanthropy Officer for Greenville University in St. Louis, Missouri.

• Asking: A 59-Minute Guide To Everything Board Members, Volunteers, And Staff Must Know To Secure The Gift by Jerry Panas
• A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.W. Nouwen
• Plastic Donuts: Giving That Delights the Heart of the Father by Jeff Anderson
• The Genius of Generosity by Chip Ingram

Martin Leifeld's Five Minutes for Fundraising

• How Much Should We Ask For?: This video discusses the many factors that should be considered to determine the appropriate size of a gift request.
• The Solicitation Environment: To execute a successful solicitation, it is important to create the most conducive setting possible.

The Missouri United Methodist Foundation

View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I encourage growth in a person's generosity over time?"

Rev. Mark Sheets is the Director of the Missouri Conference Center for Congregational Excellence.

• Asking: A 59-Minute Guide To Everything Board Members, Volunteers, And Staff Must Know To Secure The Gift by Jerry Panas
• A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.W. Nouwen
• Plastic Donuts: Giving That Delights the Heart of the Father by Jeff Anderson
• The Genius of Generosity by Chip Ingram

Martin Leifeld's Five Minutes for Fundraising

• How Much Should We Ask For?: This video discusses the many factors that should be considered to determine the appropriate size of a gift request.
• The Solicitation Environment: To execute a successful solicitation, it is important to create the most conducive setting possible.

The Missouri United Methodist Foundation

View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I help my people measure their own discipleship?"

Rev. Mark Statler is the Director of the Missouri Conference Center for Leadership Excellence.

• The Connected Life: Small Groups That Create Community by Jacob Armstrong
• Multiplying Love: A Vision of United Methodist Life Together by Paul W. Chilcote
• The Search to Belong: Rethinking Intimacy, Community, and Small Groups by Joseph Myers
• The Class Meeting by Kevin Watson
• The Band Meeting by Kevin Watson and Scott Kisker
• Turning to One Another by Margaret J. Wheatly

See All the People Resources

• Developing an Intentional Discipleship System: A Guide for Congregations
• Measuring Discipleship

Discipleship Coaching Course with Rev. Mark Statler

View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "How can I build a discipleship system based off what we're already doing in worship?"

Rev. Bryan Rezen and Steve Girard serve at Good Shepherd UMC in Kansas City, Missouri.

• The Connected Life: Small Groups That Create Community by Jacob Armstrong
• Multiplying Love: A Vision of United Methodist Life Together by Paul W. Chilcote
• The Search to Belong: Rethinking Intimacy, Community, and Small Groups by Joseph Myers
• The Class Meeting by Kevin Watson
• The Band Meeting by Kevin Watson and Scott Kisker
• Turning to One Another by Margaret J. Wheatly

See All the People Resources

• Developing an Intentional Discipleship System: A Guide for Congregations
• Measuring Discipleship

Discipleship Coaching Course with Rev. Mark Statler

View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.

In this episode, we answer the question, "What's the long-term benefit of the one-on-one discipleship model?"

Revs. Angie and Curtis Olsen are the pastors of Community United Methodist Church in Columbia, Missouri.

• The Connected Life: Small Groups That Create Community by Jacob Armstrong
• Multiplying Love: A Vision of United Methodist Life Together by Paul W. Chilcote
• The Search to Belong: Rethinking Intimacy, Community, and Small Groups by Joseph Myers
• The Class Meeting by Kevin Watson
• The Band Meeting by Kevin Watson and Scott Kisker
• Turning to One Another by Margaret J. Wheatly

See All the People Resources

• Developing an Intentional Discipleship System: A Guide for Congregations
• Measuring Discipleship

Discipleship Coaching Course with Rev. Mark Statler

View additional resources related to this episode at www.moumethodist.org/jump-start-resources

Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jump Start is a podcast series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. Each episode covers a stand-alone essential geared at jump-starting a ministry that needs new life. You'll get practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context.