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Ministry. Marketing. Mixing these two words is like trying to get oil and water to get along. At first glance, they seem like mutually exclusive concepts.

But I’ve got a confession.

When I was headlong in vocational ministry (as a “career” or “job”) I desperately...

In this episode, we are talking about how to hit reset on your support raising.

In this episode you'll hear:

• What it means to hit the reset button.
• Why it's important to be honest with yourself when setting goals.
• Building your team begins with just one person.

On the show this week, Mary interviews Pastor Rick Eimers. Pastor Rick talks about how ministries can raise more support and build better relationships.

In this episode you'll hear:

• How to build relationships that turn into partnerships with pastors. 
• Why it's important to have a clear and...

This week, I am continuing the conversation with my friend, Robby Fowler and we're discussing how to wow the pastor and how to secure more church donations.

In this episode you'll hear:

• How to get to the pastor
• Why it's important to be actively involved in a local church
• What it means to have...

Today I'm joined by my dear friend, Robby Fowler, and we're talking about what every single missionary must know about websites.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Why your personal brand matters
• Why every missionary needs their own website
• How Robby's DIY website course can help you quickly (and...

Today we are talking about the three big mistakes that turn every donor off and how to avoid them.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Why you shouldn't automate what is supposed to be human
• What it means to "salt the jar"
• How to make it easy for people to donate to your cause
• Why asking for donations...

In this episode, we discuss how long it takes to get fully funded and we are answering some of your questions too!  

In this episode you'll hear:

• How you get people to believe in your ministry, enough to invest
• Advice for maintaining a support base
• Realistic timelines for becoming...

Written by Mike Kim

“Our support has ‘dried up’ … we have no one to contact, and it seems no one will support us anymore. What do we do?”

Over the past few years, I’ve received a lot of messages like this from well-meaning, kind-hearted missionaries. Though...

Written by Robby Fowler

Your support raising website is an important component of your fundraising. And perhaps nothing is more immediately important than the top of your home page.

Why?

Because the top of your home page is where everybody goes when they check you out—especially...

Today we're talking about storytelling and I believe there's nobody better at telling and teaching the storytelling process than Mike Kim. So buckle up, grab your sheet of paper and something to write with because Mike is going to give you the secret to the sauce on making and writing great...

Written by Robby Fowler

As a missionary, campus minister, pastor, or ministry leader who raises support, you have supporters you email.

Sure, sending emails often feels like an accomplishment in itself. But the goal isn’t for you to simply send emails to supporters. Your...

Welcome to the second season of the Fully Funded Podcast!

This show is dedicated to helping Christian missionaries grow their donor base and raise more support, using best-practices in professional fundraising and marketing.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Recap of the two-day virtual workshop
• ...