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Overcome Major Obstacles To Get Fully Funded

June 06, 2016
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In my time as a support coach, I have yet to see a ministry worker not make it to the field because they were unable to raise their budget. I've seen people not go to the field because they got engaged, accepted a different job, or had medical issues—but it has yet to be money that has kept someone from going to the ministry they felt called to. That being said, I've seen numerous ministers  scared that they were never going to get to the magical 100% mark. Some just freeze up, unable to move forward because of obstacles and fears. So let's talk about the obstacles and fears we face when raising our budgets. What are some of the most common? And what can we do to overcome them? 

In This Article
  • #1 Obstacle: Perspective/Lack of Biblical Understanding
  • #2 Obstacle: Procrastination
  • #3 Obstacle: Lack of Contacts
  • #4 Obstacle: Lack of Time

  • By: Jenn Fortner


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