Funding Your Ministry: A Field Guide for Raising Personal Support

by Scott Morton

An In-Depth, Biblical Guide for Successfully Raising Personal Support
Break through the fundraising fears and financial barriers keeping you from full-time ministry. Funding Your Ministry will answer your questions and put you on the biblical path for recruiting and maintaining donor support.

Updated, Third Edition
International funding coach Scott Morton has expanded his popular resource with new sections Funding Your Ministry will help you become a joyful and courageous fundraiser, develop a Biblical view of requesting support, build long-term donor relationships, overcome fundraising blind spots, strengthen your stewardship, and reach over 100% of your goal.

272 pages, Paperback

Published July 18, 2017

Reviews

[Ms. James · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a missionary working on the support raising process, this book was relatable. It also was extremely thought provoking. There were some things that Scott said that I could tell worked for him, and some things that I know would not work for others. In my experience, for example, trying to get thousands of dollars, even as a one-time gift, is rare. Now, he has been a missionary for much longer than I. He also grew up in a different time period and had different connections than I did.

What I appreciated about it all was that Scott always brought it back to the Lord and to what the Bible clearly said, using specific references when appropriate. Especially as a book talking about raising money for Christian missions, the focus on the foundation of biblical truths was encouraging to see.

[Dallas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, and Scott Morton, are so helpful in addressing attitudes towards fundraising (ie. the fact that most of us "hate asking for money") and the practical steps to do successful fundraising. My wife and I will be undertaking a fundraising "campaign" this year, and I am SO glad this book was given to me before we started! I was already suggesting it to other missionaries before I was even finished with it. Every missionary (and church planter) needs this book!

[Michael Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book gives practical advise on the challenge of fund raising for ministry work. I recommend the book to those who are active in such fund raising. In addition to providing practical steps for fund raising efforts, I believe the book will also address the psychological challenges that fund raisers must overcome if they are to be successful. www.thewrightauthor.com

[Tim Howington · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great tool to help missionaries

What a great help. Whenever I need a pastor in my support raising. I read Morton. Thanks Scott for sharing your perspectives and experience with the body!!

[Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical and Useful

I cam across this book when we were about 2/3rds of the way through fundraising. I wish I had come across it much sooner. I’ve recommended to everyone I talk to about fundraising.

[Andrew Bosma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a clear cut, no frills/gimmicks guide to biblically based support raising. Chock full of resources, and updated with modern and multi cultural references

The most helpful resource in this area I have found so far!

[Will · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very practical with good biblical principles. Although too much priority it given to independent methodology without submission to the authority of the sending church.

[Ruth Hoernig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I recommend this to all ministers and missionaries who need to raise their own support. It covers all the issues that arise and gives great links to online work sheets.

[JR Bennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly top 10 lists. Great if you are looking for a refresher.

[Jill Hostetler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource!

Really enjoyed reading this.book. It is full of great resources and information. It has really helped my fundraising efforts. I recommend it!