June 6, 2016 by Jenn Fortner
In my time as a support coach, I have yet to see a ministry worker not
make it to the field because they were unable to raise their
budget. I’ve seen people not go to the field because they got engaged,
accepted a different job, or had medical issues—but it has yet to be money that has kept someone from going to the ministry they felt called to. That being said, I’ve seen numerous ministers scared that they
were never going to get to the magical 100% mark. Some just freeze
up, unable to move forward because of obstacles and fears. So let‘s
talk about the obstacles and fears we face when raising our budgets.
What are some of the most common? And what can we do to overcome them?
#1 Obstacle: Perspective/Lack of Biblical Understanding
Viewing fundraising as a necessary evil instead of a vibrant ministry
can be the largest hurdle someone raising support can face. I once heard
it said 90% of support raising is perspective. After listening
to numerous workers talk about their struggles, I find this
overwhelmingly true. Workers who can’t seem to see the awesome ministry
opportunities raising support provides them are the same ones who can’t
seem to get to full support, and ultimately will probably walk away from
their ministry calling. Viewing support raising as ministry is vital to staying engaged long-term and excited about the process.
If you go into an appointment seeing it only as a means to an end,
you’ll pass up the opportunity to minister to the person across from
you—and miss being blessed yourself! Other effects may be:
- Coming across as disingenuous
- Being sloppy and cutting corners
- Awkward and fearful to make strong/bold ask
So, how can we overcome? Seek out a biblical understanding of support raising. Discover what God has to say on the subject in the bible studies in the appendix of The God Ask.
Ask others who have been successful in raising their support about
their overall perspective. Pray continuously, and ask the Lord why He
came up with this idea of Christian workers raising their personal and
ministry expenses from others. He has already given the answers in
scripture, we just have to find them.
|
|
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar