Biblical Perspective on Fundraising - Part 1

Biblical Perspective Toward Raising Resources
by Henry Reyenga

God Owns All Resources

Colossians 1:16   For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.

God Raised Up Ministries

Setting up Priests was an Old Testament provision

Collections were taken for the church in Jerusalem

1 Corinthians 16:3   Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem.

Your Motive Is Important

2 Corinthians 2:17   Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ, we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God.

Fundraising is Ministry

You Help People with Their Walk!

Philippians 4:17  Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.

Cultivation Funnel

Deep and Wide, Deep and Wide, There’s a Fountain Flowing Deep and Wide

Acts 4:36-37   Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet

Relationship is Key!

Philemon 8-9   Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, yet I appeal to you on the basis of love. I then, as Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

You Have A Partnership with Funders

Philemon 17  So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.  18 If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.

Transparent Accountability is Vital

Philemon 4   But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do will be spontaneous and not forced.

Prayer

Philemon 4  I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers