The Sweet Life of Missionary Partnership from YWAM Kona Episode 3: Creating A Solid Financial Plan
Aug 14, 2023
Discover how to create a God-sized budget that helps missionaries thrive in their mission. Learn the importance of budgeting for personal growth and outreach, while avoiding common pitfalls. Authentic communication on social media is emphasized as a way to share both challenges and successes, fostering real connections with supporters. Dive into strategies for effective online presence and financial planning to ensure sustainable missionary work. Plus, get a sneak peek at exploring biblical insights for partnership development!
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Make and Use a Budget
- Create a detailed budget to tell your money where it should go and avoid financial crisis or debt.
- Use this budget to communicate your funding status and goals to potential partners effectively.
Budget Like Jesus Advised
- Jesus taught the importance of counting the cost before starting a mission to avoid being ridiculed for failure.
- Creating a God-sized budget stretches faith and prepares you to thrive rather than just survive.
Missionaries Need Sustainable Income
- Missionaries often raise less than they should, even less than entry-level jobs like McDonald's workers make.
- Missionary work is skilled and valuable, deserving a sustainable income to avoid burnout and exhaustion.