Eric Peoples is the lead pastor of Legacy Church in Farmington, CT. Eric has done significant work in missions throughout South and Central America, as well as Europe. He ministers frequently overseas and pioneered various mission initiatives through the context of a local church, taking teams of members on short-term trips to revitalize communities and strengthen churches.    In this interview, Eric shares a few key insights from the perspective of a lead pastor, and how missionaries and campus ministry leaders can connect with local churches. He also shares his experiences in fundraising for various missions and community initiatives.

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034: How to Mobilize the Local Church for Missions

Kelly Baader lives in Switzerland and serves as a mentor to Christian marketplace leaders across the world.  Here are some of the things Kelly touches on: The 5 invisible areas that affect your life and business Switching the discussion from how much you want to make to how much you want to give Inviting Jesus to your business meetings How giving and receiving are emotional things and we have different reasons for giving to different causes Why you don’t need everybody to support your cause and a small group that aligns with your goal is ideal Resources: kellybaader.com Power of One Framework Masterclass Connect with Kelly: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Missionary Support Raising Roadmap (PDF) In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success. Get Your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support, then check out fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

033: What Does It Mean to Be Faithful with Kelly Baader

032: The Power of Writing with Kent Sanders

Chris Barlow is the customer happiness director for Beeline Marketing and an all-around master of digital marketing.  After working in sales, Chris moved on to volunteering for a nonprofit. Everyone in mission work has a skill that they can serve other people with. Chris has found success by finding out what donors need and providing it to them before asking for anything from them. In this episode you’ll hear: How you can meet donors where they are at and find out how you can help them first How to get more people drawn into the work you do by giving people a taste of your ministry with free lead magnets Recommendations on how to attract new supporters through research and social media Why it's important to do market research on what your donors need help with Resources: yourbeeline.com How to use Digital Marketing to find New Donors free eBook 

FFP 31 - How to Market Your Mission with Chris Barlow

Daniel Hammond is a former interrogator for the military and to say his life has been turned around would be an understatement! Today, Daniel runs a significant nursing school ministry in Honduras. I recently met Daniel in Nashville at Mike Kim's mastermind events and he said, “Mary Valloni, we’re going to change the world together!” We hit it off as immediate friends, and while he's been part of Fully Funded Academy for awhile, this was the first time we got to meet. In this episode you’ll hear: What it was like for Daniel to be a lukewarm Christian before God led Daniel into ministry work How he identified what his unique ability is and how he could use it in order to influence the outcomes he wanted Why you should get to know people on a personal level Why you should let people know exactly what it is that you need –– over the next 10 years (what?) Daniel also brings up the question, "How committed are you to faith over fear?" When you are in ministry work, you have to move forward with faith regardless of if you feel fearful or nervous. This episode is going to supercharge your faith!

FFP 30 - How to Stretch Your Boundaries with Daniel Hammond

One of things Mike Kim talks about in his new book, You Are the Brand, are three questions you need to ask yourself to gain INSTANT clarity: What pisses you off? What breaks your heart? What is the big problem you are trying to solve? You can find Mike's book on Amazon here. In this episode, Mary walks you through the questions to help you connect with your "why".  

The 3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Today to Gain Instant Clarity

Mary takes a question from a listener named Michael (last name withheld) regarding how transparent you should be about how much support you live on. This can be a touchy issue for anyone raising or living off support, so if you're struggling in this area be sure to tune in. Do you have a question you'd like to submit for our podcast? Visit: fullyfundedacademy.com/question

Should You Share About How Much Money You Live On?

Poverty is a mindset! It creates that sense of scarcity, which you then become accustomed to. In this episode, Mary Valloni walks you through seven ways to overcome the scarcity mindset so that you stop hinging your ministry and life on simply protecting the scarce resources that you have. Never surrender your hopes and dreams to the fateful limitations others (or you!) have placed on your life!

7 Ways to Overcome the Scarcity Mindset

In life, we have three circles of relationships: our close friends, our colleagues, and our acquaintances.  In this episode, Mary talks with fundraising coach, mentor, and former Vice President of Development at North Central University, Roger Lane. Roger has worked on over 180 fundraising projects and raised over $400 million dollars ... and you can be sure he understands the power of relationships. After all, people will often give to a person before they give to a project. In this episode, Roger shares how his background in coaching and sales shaped his pastoral ministry and fundraising work. Connect with Roger here: rogerlanecoaching.com

S3:E4 - How Roger Lane Raised $400 Million for Churches and Para-church Organizations

Have a question you want us to answer? Go to: fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast Many of us get 60%, 70%, or 80% funded and then freeze! What gives? The answer is NOT doing this alone. It's so important to lock arms with others and enlist others to help us raise support. In this episode, Mary will walk you through the Buyer’s Journey and the Donor’s Journey, and how building an advisory team creates every donor relationship you will ever need.

S3:E3 - Listener Questions and How To Never Run Out of Donor Prospects

In today's episode, Mike and Mary continue their conversation on Mike's upcoming book, You Are the Brand, and how to effectively build your brand on social media.   In this episode you'll hear: Questions to ask yourself before you hit publish on anything The difference between being authentic versus transparent How to tell stories you can build a campfire around aka how to engage your audience   Resources: You Are the Brand book   Support Letter Templates  We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration. Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters   Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF) Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success. Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap   If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!  

S3:E2 - What is Branding and How To Effectively Use It On Social Media

Welcome to season 3 of the Fully Funded Podcast!  In this episode, Mary interviews Mike on his upcoming book, You Are the Brand.   In this episode you'll hear: Mike's 8-Step Blueprint to Showcase Your Unique Expertise & Build a Highly Profitable, Personally Fulfilling Business Mike's journey from the book idea to getting published How You Are the Brand helps those who are the "face of the company"   Resources: You Are the Brand book   Support Letter Templates  We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration. Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters   Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF) Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success. Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap   If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!  

S3:E1 - You Are The Brand (Your 8-Step Blueprint)

In this episode, Mike and Mary have a candid conversation that includes their thoughts on 2020, what they've learned, and their intentions for the future.   In this episode you'll hear: An incredible Fully Funded Academy student testimonial.  How you can't just sit back and let God do all the work; you have to take responsibility for building your own life. What Mike and Mary are most excited for in the new year.   Resources: Hands and Feet (live)   Support Letter Templates  We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration. Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters   Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF) Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success. Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap   If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!  

S2: E12 - Reflections, Learning, and Setting Intentions For The Future

In this episode, Mary talks about productivity and how to get more stuff done with special guest, Kamron Collins-Johnson.   In this episode you'll hear: How to be more productive in your day-to-day tasks. Why people struggle with getting organized, especially when it comes to using new technology. Kamron's top three areas you can tackle right now to take back control of your life.   Connect with Kamron: Kamron's Website Email: support@fullyfundedacademy.com   Resources: Support Letter Templates  We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration. Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters   Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF) Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success. Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap   If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!  

S2: E11 - How to Get Stuff Done with Kamron Collins-Johnson

In this episode, Mike and Mary share the exact framework for writing to your potential supporters.   In this episode you'll hear: The 5 levels of awareness. Telling stories can make your supporters problem aware. How the frequency of your communications can affect email inbox algorithms.   Resources: Support Letter Templates  We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration. Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters   Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF) Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success. Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap   If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!  

S2: E10 - How to Know Exactly What to Write to Your Potential Supporters

Many missionaries feel underequipped to raise support in today's world. Mike Kim and Mary Valloni teach best-practices in marketing and fundraising to help you grow your donor base and raise more support. For resources visit: fullyfundedpodcast.com.

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