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Funding the family business: A handbook for raising personal support
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278 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2006
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March 23, 2021
This is a worthless book unless you happen to be in that niche of people who are raising support to serve in that mission organization.
I'm in that niche, and "Funding the family business" is valuable to me.
Looking at both the Biblical foundation and practical side of raising support, Myles Wilson seems to anticipate every question, every doubt, every roadblock. If you're doing this for the first time, I highly recommend getting a copy of this book, if you're able to.
Since Wilson is from the United Kingdom, not everything is a perfect fit for an American, including the money he's talking about. A list of resources at the back of the book is only useful for British readers. He also uses terminology from the organization he has served with. It might not have exactly matching terminology with yours. I get the general idea of what "standing order forms" and "Gift Aid Declaration forms" are, but it's not the terminology used by the organization I represent. (And why is the one capitalized and the other not?)
But on either side of the pond, I'd say it's a valuable resource for those of us in the niche.
I'm in that niche, and "Funding the family business" is valuable to me.
Looking at both the Biblical foundation and practical side of raising support, Myles Wilson seems to anticipate every question, every doubt, every roadblock. If you're doing this for the first time, I highly recommend getting a copy of this book, if you're able to.
Since Wilson is from the United Kingdom, not everything is a perfect fit for an American, including the money he's talking about. A list of resources at the back of the book is only useful for British readers. He also uses terminology from the organization he has served with. It might not have exactly matching terminology with yours. I get the general idea of what "standing order forms" and "Gift Aid Declaration forms" are, but it's not the terminology used by the organization I represent. (And why is the one capitalized and the other not?)
But on either side of the pond, I'd say it's a valuable resource for those of us in the niche.
March 30, 2017
Support raising is minefield. This book is a map which shows you how to make your way through it!
Such a valuable resource for any planning to raise support - whether it be for bible college, missions, evangelism or Christian ministry.
It starts off with a theology of raising support, giving and receiving which form the bases for all the practical advice that follows.
Easy to read. Heaps of practical tips and stories. Interactive worksheets available too.
Such a valuable resource for any planning to raise support - whether it be for bible college, missions, evangelism or Christian ministry.
It starts off with a theology of raising support, giving and receiving which form the bases for all the practical advice that follows.
Easy to read. Heaps of practical tips and stories. Interactive worksheets available too.
March 16, 2013
This book has a lot of great things to say about support raising! There were a lot of really helpful tips, and I liked the chapters about the Biblical basis for raising support. It was a little longwinded in places, but overall, it really helped me - and definitely helped change my view on raising support!
March 13, 2019
Definitely an interesting read with lots of tips
January 20, 2012
This book is a great tool for anyone having to raise support (read the book to understand the emphasis...). It explains in a clear and inspiring manner the different steps in building a group of dedicated partners for your ministry, both financial and spiritual. The book not only offers practicalities, but also a Biblical foundation and has a keen eye for all the excuses, embarassment and pitfalls encountered in raising support.
October 2, 2012
Fantastic! Has completely changed my view on partnership development.
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