Life Lessons Biblical Fundraising (reflections on God s faithfulness) Scott Morton

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1 Life Lessons Biblical Fundraising (reflections on God s faithfulness) Scott Morton You did not chose me, but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in my name He may give it to you. John 15:16 What would I do differently? 1. Ask more and more. Obstacles: a. b. Every man shall give as he is able according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which He has given you. Deut 16:17 c. How do you feel about asking bigger for your MPD budget? For other staff workers? For assisting your director with special projects? What prevents you from asking bigger? What is the biggest gift you ve ever asked for? 2. Help my. Share my. Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them. Titus 3:13 Help is the Gk propempo. Used 8 times in the NT Identify two gospel-workers to champion to your donors. Identify four donors to introduce to these two workers.

2 3. Less more. For the word of [Your Name ] is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword.piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit able to judge the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Until I come give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation and to teaching. 1 Timothy 4:13 In Bible study do you tend to snorkel or dive deeply? What can you do to improve your Bible study habits? Top 21 fundraising passages. What will it take to study them well? 4. Less. More. When are you most prone to go autobiographical? Definition: When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19 I would talk less if I: 5. others on MPD appointments. The : And He appointed 12 so that they would be with Him, and that He could send them out to preach. Mark 3:14 What would have to happen for you to phone with or go on appointments with those you coach? 6. Teach Giving as part of Discipleship: How much should Christians give? Is your answer based on Scripture? If we are silent on Biblical giving how will people learn generosity?

3 Wheel Illustration of the balanced Christian life Elements of The Wheel: Christ is the center or hub. The spokes are disciplines to transfer the power of Christ to the rim of obedience. As the wheel turns, the spokes blur out and the hub alone is visible. Word and Prayer spokes speak to our relationship with. Fellowship and Witness spokes speak to our relationship with. Giving spoke speaks to how we relate to our. Tools: Creating a Personal Giving Plan and 60-Minute Proverb Study are available on scottmorton.net My plans to help our ministry teach biblical giving this year: 7. Take more time for Jesus Christ: Ps 25:14 The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him. Another word for secret is intimacy, or counsel.

4 Examples of daily disciplines for deepening intimacy with the Lord: a. Daily 3/2/3 a. 3 from the passage you read b. 2 in past 24 hours be specific c. 3 in past 24 hours little things too b. c. d. in your own words e. your monthly budget, your team s budget and list potential giving partners with an amount But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray. Luke 5:16 What I think God is telling me about improving my intimacy with Him: What I think God is telling me about over-busyness: 8. 85% is not. 1 Tim 4:12 Paul admonishes Timothy, the leader, the one everybody listened to. show yourself an example of those who believe. The amount I need to raise monthly to be at 100%: $ Action Steps to reach 100% of budget year round?

5 9. In coaching ethnic minorities go. a. NO/OYO/FR b. ethnic minority staff to others c. d. If you lead a ministry, e. Nobody s up to budget until up to budget. Specific actions to be added to the MPD model: In the list a-b-c-d-e above, what stands out to you for personal action steps? 10. Money management and saving too too. The secret of saving P Y F The secret of budgeting a tool that tells you to! Are paying yourself first? PYF. Are you living on a budget? Do you have a giving plan? What financial pressures are you (and your spouse) feeling right now? What money management changes do you need to make? Conclusion: Does your work make a difference? Therefore my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Cor 15:58