Wrong Attitudes Regarding Raising Support

WRONG ATTITUDES RE: RAISING SUPPORT


 * 1) We focus on people or money as our source instead of God
 * 2) We count on our own efforts, not praying or asking for help
 * 3) We look to a "method" instead of Biblical principles
 * 4) We think "just getting by" is OK instead of expecting to raise 100% of our budget (poverty mentality: "missionaries are supposed to be poor"; shouldn't have any luxuries; never knowing if you'll have enough keeps you "living by faith") 
 * 5) We think people don't like to hear about specific financial needs, so we hint at them
 * 6) We get more concerned about our money needs being met than caring about & building relationship with our supporters 
 * 7) We just give a presentation listing facts and needs and forget the value of sharing our passion, dreams, and calling
 * 8) We consider raising support the "necessary evil" (I have to beg for money), instead of embracing it as part of our ministry