Questions about Funding and Raising Support

So it turns out to go overseas you still need money. And money, we know, gets…sticky. Wondering about how to raise support, how much, what mindset, debt, and even weird issues like bribes? Missionaries give the skinny on your most pressing questions.

Support Raising Attitudes

What Scriptures, prayers, and spiritual disciplines have best helped you deal with anxiety during the fundraising process?

Is there any way other than begging for support?

What perspective should I take towards raising prayer and financial support?

How should we think about money?

Support Raising Approaches

On average, how many people does it take to support a long-term missionary? Is it 30-60 people? 100 people?

How can we pay our bills while working full-time at support raising?

Can I raise funds for missionary service by doing it mostly online, e.g., through crowdsourcing, GoFundMe, or Facebook?

What can I do to successfully raise prayer and financial support?

How Much is Enough?

Should missionaries have life insurance? We are trusting God to care for us, but is it also wise to have an insurance policy to provide for our kids if something happened to us?

Do missionaries continue to tithe? If so, do they take that out of the money given by others to support their ministry?

In many countries, the cost of living is less than at home. How do I justify a seemingly large support figure to supporters?

What type of insurance coverage do missionaries need?

See also “Apprehensive Parents” under Singles/Family

Sticky Funding Issues

If I raised donations for ministry and now God is leading me in a different direction, is it possible to get the previously donated money back to be used in a different ministry?

Ready to Retire

In what different ways do missionaries plan for retirement?

When Missionaries Come Home

Where do missionaries get money to live on when they return home after serving or between assignments? Do you ask supporters to continue to provide for you?

See also “Apprehensive Parents” under Singles/Family

Paid Off and Debt Free

Can someone become a missionary if they have credit card debt? What about student loans or other financial obligations?

How do I handle my debts and still go into missions?

How can I minimize financial debt while in school or training?

Other Questions in

Discerning the Call

Mission Agencies

Singles and Family

Mission Training

Using Your Existing Skills

Daily Life Overseas

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