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A review of People Raising, by Marv Newell, Sr. Vice President, Missio Nexus. SUMMARY It was nineteen years ago that Bill Dillon released his first edition of People Raising. When he did, it was one of the first definitive books … Continue reading →

Are you reading people’s signals? Here are a couple of examples. You are on the phone and sense the people are just not engaged, it’s probably best not to stretch out the conversation. Maybe another time to talk might be … Continue reading →

How you sort your list can make the difference on how long it might take to raise needed funds. For me, there is a preferred way but let me touch on how you and I are programmed to sort lists. … Continue reading →

Here are a couple of examples. You are on the phone and sense the people are just not engaged, it’s probably best not to stretch out the conversation. Maybe another time to talk might be better. Another example. You are … Continue reading →

People give because they are asked. The opposite is also true: if you make no ask the answer will always be NO.

I placed a call to a prospect and began naming some people who were involved in our ministry. He too began to name some of his contacts and sure enough, I knew them as well. At the end of the … Continue reading →

First glance it does not make sense. What I just described appears to be a person who really has no interest whatsoever in me and my ministry. But what I just described is the life of a busy business person. … Continue reading →

In 1 Cor 16:5-8 Paul talks about his journey to spread the gospel and his desire to visit the believers in Macedonia and to seek their help. After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be … Continue reading →

The Kindle Edition e-book of People Raising (new and expanded edition) is now available on Amazon.com. If you use a Kindle reader (or the free Kindle software reader on your computer, table, iPad, iPhone, or Android smartphone) purchase the Kindle … Continue reading →