Support Raising Podcast

Jason Ruch, Director of Ministry Partner Development with CRU, talks about how to "receive" missionaries well. This might be an episode to share with a missions committee or church.

Jason Ruch, Director of Ministry Partner Development with CRU, talks about having faith and gratitude for God's future provision.

Jason Ruch, Director of Ministry Partner Development with CRU, shares what he has learned about fear in support raising.

Adam Kennard of Urban Impact - Pittsburgh discusses the merits and challenges of the location of support raising meetings, and why you need to choose wisely.

Adam Kennard of Urban Impact - Pittsburgh, shares his story of how he got fully-funded in 100 days!

Andrew Nobauer of CCO shares how to be value added to your ministry organization as you learn your role, and raise support!

Raul was formerly a local church missions pastor that transitioned to being a fully-funded global missionary. He shares about his process and experience.

Andrew Nobauer of CCO discusses our heart condition of thankfulness.

Scott Morton, author and Funding Coach for the Navigators, discusses what should be part of a great end-of-year appeal.

Mark Wilson, SRS Managing Director, discusses the importance of BOTH spouses engaging with MPD training, even if just one person will do most of the labor.

Callie Buchholtz, SRS Director of Resource Development, discusses communicating boundaries with a supporter to help stay focused with your ministry vision.

Callie Buchholtz, SRS Director of Resource Development, helps explain how support raising isn't about the finances.

Callie Buchholtz, SRS Director of Resource Development, talks about the process of figuring out your pay in ministry.

Sue Osborne, SRS Director of Administration, discusses a Scripture-based mindset for staying positive while raising support.

Sue Osborne, SRS Director of Administration, puts Aaron on the spot (without rehearsal) to see how he answers the 5 most common questions people ask after registering for an SRS Bootcamp.

Mark Schatzman challenges our thinking around work and specifically our perception of the sometimes tedious work of raising up a partnership team. Mark is a former Cru staff and current Lead Pastor of Fellowship NWA-Mosaic.

Mark Wilson, SRS Managing Director, discusses three of the most common "support raising seasons" that people might experience.

Mark Wilson, SRS Managing Director, shares about the need for seeking healthy input during a support raising process.

Sofia Fernandez with SPO talks about preparation beyond just the right words you need when raising support.

Sofia Fernandez has served with SPO since 2015, and shares about the process of being a good communicator beyond just the support raising presentation.

Callie Buchholtz with SRS discusses the process of improving your support raising presentation.

SRS new team member and Director of Resource Development, Callie Buchholtz, discusses when and when not to discuss finances in newsletters.

"Attempted Vision Refocus" Part 5 of a 5 part series where DeNail Sparks with Every Nations Ministries speaks on an "outlier" issue that may come up in a support raising meeting.

"Flipped Tables" Part 4 of a 5 part series where DeNail Sparks with Every Nations Ministries speaks on an "outlier" issue that may come up in a support raising meeting.

"Doctrinal disagreement" Part 3 of a 5 part series where DeNail Sparks with Every Nations Ministries speaks on an "outlier" issue that may come up in a support raising meeting.

"Time issues" Part 2 of a 5 part series where DeNail Sparks with Every Nations Ministries speaks on an "outlier" issue that may come up in a support raising meeting.

"They aren't a Christ follower" Part 1 of a 5 part series where DeNail Sparks with Every Nations Ministries speaks on an "outlier" issue that may come up in a support raising meeting.

Andrew Nobauer with CCO discusses maturing your support raising presentation/conversation skills

Andrew Nobauer with CCO advocates support raisers to build and work a strategic and tactical plan for for your MPD process.

Erin Bergen with SIM discusses the sometimes challenging/hilarious and even possibly gross challenges that comes with having kids present at a support raising presentation.

Erin Bergen with SIM considers ways of appreciating your support team while staying connected to them.

Anna Weinzapfel with Mission Training International shares about being a missionary kid - aka- a "3rd culture kid," that grew up confused about her role and identity with her family as support raising missionaries.

Sofia Fernandez has served with SPO since 2015, and shares about being spiritually healthy when raising support.

DeNail Sparks with Every Nation Ministries digs into the topic of People of Color raising support, and shares some of his personal journey.

Corrie Guckenberger with Back2Back Ministries discusses how supporters are blessed to be a part of a Great Commission ministry.

Corrie Guckenberger with Back2Back leads the MPD culture for Back2Back Ministries, and discusses how husbands and wives can work together in MPD.

Charles Wesley is a key leader involved with University Christian Outreach in Maryland. He discusses what it can look like to REALLY partner with supporters in a prayerful and relational way.

Andrew Nobauer is an MPD Training Facilitator and coach with CCO, which focuses on bringing the gospel to university students. He'll share how MPD maintenance fits in with discipleship.

David Dickens and his wife oversee Ministry Partner Development for US campus ministries with Cru. Dave challenges support raisers to consider some important needs.

David Dickens and his wife oversee Ministry Partner Development for US campus ministries with Cru. Daves talks about making sure that support raisers are believing the right things as they go forward. What Is True of Me Since I Raise Support Those things that are true of me since I develop financial support. I serve the Lord God whose resources are infinite (Psalm 50:10-12) and who can abundantly provide. (Ephesians 3:20) God has promised to meet all my needs, especially financial. It is a part of His character to provide for me. (Philippians 4:19, Genesis 22:14) I have a personal calling from God to provide for the needs of my family. (1 Timothy 5:8) My team of ministry partners is laying up treasures in heaven and is greater involved in the fulfillment of the Great Commission because of their participation in my life. (Matthew 6:20) I am inviting people to be partners in ministry with me by committing their time, prayers, resources and finances to what God is doing in our world. I am not begging for money or asking for a contribution. (1 Thessalonians 1:8) My ministry is very significant since people have a need for God. (Matthew 9: 36; Romans 3:23, 6:23) My ministry is very significant since I am providing solutions to life's day-to-day problems. (Matthew 11:28-30) My ministry is very significant since it addresses the root problem of our society and world. (John 3:19b) God promises that those who give to my ministry will be more blessed by the giving than I am by the receiving. (Acts 20:35) I am an encouragement to my ministry team in their own walks with God as they see what He is doing through me. (1 Thessalonians 1:8) God is using me as an opportunity for obedience when others give to my ministry since He has called everyone to give financially to His work. (Malachi 3:8,10; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5) I have committed my life and my family to the ministry of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5: 18-20) I am worthy of my wages. (1 Timothy 5:18) As a laborer in the harvest, I am an answer to prayer. (Matthew 9:37-38)

Ryan is based out of South East Asia and has the opportunity to speak and train about mobilization. He helps coordinate global missions networks and structures.

Micah May from Fellowship of Christian Athletes is married with 3 children. Listen as he shares why support raising must include a vison for your family to thrive.

Micah May from Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a former college quarterback who helps equip support raisers with a plan for raising their team.

David Livingston from Word of Life was in his mid-40s when he transitioned with his family into raising and living off support. Now he coaches and trains others. Listen as he shares a couple of observations from bring on support for the past 15 years.

Kevin Stanfield of YWAM was perpetually underfunded for nearly 2 decades. Hear about his recent, life-changing story through the process of becoming spiritually healthy, vision driven, and fully-funded.

Mike Antonacci joins Aaron to discuss some of the "Lies" that support raisers can believe, and how to battle them.

Steve Shadrach joins Aaron for a special announcement. 5 simple things to qualify for the SRS Prize Pack drawing: 1 - Subscribe to the SRS Podcast (not just download some episodes, but actually subscribe!) 2 - Rate It (5 stars please!) 3 - Leave a kind review on your podcast platform (Be encouraging please!) 4 - Send an email or text or a WhatsApp message to at least 5 support based friends that says, "Support Raising Solutions has a podcast you should subscribe too, because they answer tough questions! supportraisingsolutions.org/podcast " (You are on the honor system for this, so please do it!) 5 -Send us a message via supportraisingsolutions.org/feedback that says you did all of the above, but ALSO include a support raising question and/or a story of how SRS helped you! Due by Sept. 1, 2019. Note there will only be 1 grand prize winner.

Are things just not adding up with your finances? What are some warning signs to keep in mind for those who raise and live off support? Our guest is MacGregor Magruder who is a mobilizer with Center for Mission Mobilization in the 10/40 window.

MacGregor Magruder with the Center for Mission Mobilization joins Aaron to talk about raising support when needs arise when you are still living on the field.

SRS Managing Director Mark Wilson shares how support raising is far more than to-do list of tasks to accomplish. It gets personal!