Episode 1: Introduction
In this episode, we give an overview of the entire training. We discuss why missionary partnership creates long-term sustainability on the field, and why it is important to overcome an orphan mentality when it comes to finances. You will become very familiar with our motto for this training: “Fundraising is hard, but partnership is sweet!” We begin by addressing the need for a change in mindset in order to overcome the cultural stigmas, and shame around the subject of money and missionary partnership. We highlight the book Values Matter by Darlene Cunningham by explaining the Youth With A Mission value, Depend On God For Finances. Special guest Emmanuel Kamdem shares how he became fully funded as an African YWAM missionary in Cameroon. SWEET LIFE RESOURCES Special tools and documents: -Budget planner -Namestorming worksheet -Contact information sheet -Sample vision letter -Tracking appointments worksheet -Sample slide presentations -Sample texts to set up appointments Teaching notes and media slides Use this free content to train your team on how to build a missionary partnership team! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TRAINING PROGRAMS: Support Raising Solutions- Fundraising boot camp Relational Fundraising- Free online YWAM course in 14 languages Fully Funded Missionary- Online training videos and teaching BOOKS: The God Ask: A Fresh, Biblical Approach to Personal Support Raising by Steve Shadrach Funding Your Ministry, A Field Guide For Raising Personal Support by Scott Morton Daring To Live On The Edge, The Adventure Of Faith And Finances by Loren Cunningham Friendraising, Building A Missionary Support Team That Lasts by Betty Barnett Values Matter, Stories of the Beliefs & Values that Shaped Youth With A Mission by Darlene Cunningham Partnership Development for the Fully Funded Missionary: Training Manual by Rob Parker MUSIC FEATURED: Permission for music donated by Jimmy Clifton. Enjoy his music on Apple Music or Spotify. CONTACT US: missionarypartnership@gmail.com