When it comes to fund raising ministry, most Christian workers are not Evel Knievel! Through the 60’s and 70’s Evel Knievel became a household name in America known for trying to jump his motorcycle over just about anything (including a tank full of live sharks). Most Christian workers (even the ones going to the most dark, difficult and dangerous places) are not ready, willing or even able to make the “leap of faith” into fund raising ministry full time.

   Fund raising ministry for long term monthly support is something most newly accepted Christian workers have never done before. The keys for them doing an excellent job are: to learn how to do it, then lay out a customized plan, and finally get some accountability and encouragement to ensure they will succeed. I think it is also critical for them to set a ministry launch date that is within 6 – 12 months to create a sense of urgency for them and their prospective donors.

   Most changes in life come incrementally and gradually. We move from one thing to another with a series of smaller changes that when combined become a “big” change. Because of this, I think the best route for most Christian workers is to begin support raising on a part time basis.

   When they are on the homestretch (20 – 30% of monthly support still needed), I think it may make sense for some Christian workers to rev up their efforts and shift to full time support raising. By this time they will know how much work is involved in fund raising ministry and be able to use their time more effectively. As they see God provide for them they will be able to make the jump into fulltime ministry both fully funded and growing in their faith.