The God Ask

My principle is simple. I don’t want anything to do the asking for me.

The real measure of success for us is how many lost students we can win to Christ, how many new Christians we can help become mature followers of Christ, and then how many of these students we can train to become workers themselves

Mr. Shadrach, it would be such an incredible honor to have you and your family partnering with me as I give myself to helping these Hindu students know the love of Christ. I wonder if you would be willing to invest $100 a month, or even $150 a month, to launch me into this ministry?

We were not planning to increase our giving at all, so why did we? One simple reason. Each of these three individuals personally contacted us, persisted in getting an appointment, met with us face-to-face and then… asked.

The thing that means most to your prospective supporter is not your mission statement or five-year goals. It is the heart-to-heart connection you make with them as they observe your vision, passion, and authenticity.

If I read Philippians 4:17 correctly, this mealtime is actually me doing them a favor by helping them redirect their earthly treasure toward eternal kingdom investments.

Support raising is about vision and relationship, and in the appointment, it primarily needs to be your eyes on their eyes. Your heart connecting to their heart. Your smile and warmth radiating the love of Christ to them.

God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them deeply.”77
A. W. Tozer, Author and Evangelist

Don’t say too little about money so as to deceive them. Remember two key phrases to strike that balance: ministry vision and financial goals.

Always pay for the bill so as not to add to the perception we’re nothing more than beggars looking for handouts!