The pattern begins in Genesis with Abraham’s hospitality and continues through Moses gathering resources for the tabernacle, David commissioning gifts for the temple, and Paul collecting offerings for believers in need. These moments aren’t side notes to the mission—they are the mission. They reveal a God who delights in using His people to provide for one another, shaping hearts along the way.
When we look at these stories through a fundraising lens, we see more than financial transactions; we see discipleship in motion. God is forming a generous people who reflect His own giving nature. Each invitation to give is really an invitation to trust Him more deeply.
That’s why the principles of fundraising—at least the kind rooted in Scripture—are woven all throughout the biblical narrative. It’s not about budgets or balance sheets; it’s about participation in God’s redemptive plan.
Here are five stories from scripture that can reshape how we think about inviting others to give:
Together, these stories remind us: biblical fundraising is never about extracting resources—it’s about extending invitations.“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion” (2 Corinthians 9:11).
When we ask others to give, we’re not imposing a burden; we’re offering a blessing. We’re inviting them to experience the joy of joining God’s redemptive work.
When we look at these stories through a fundraising lens, we see more than financial transactions; we see discipleship in motion. God is forming a generous people who reflect His own giving nature. Each invitation to give is really an invitation to trust Him more deeply.
That’s why the principles of fundraising—at least the kind rooted in Scripture—are woven all throughout the biblical narrative. It’s not about budgets or balance sheets; it’s about participation in God’s redemptive plan.
Here are five stories from scripture that can reshape how we think about inviting others to give:
- Moses and the Tabernacle (Exodus 35–36) – The people’s hearts were so moved that their giving overflowed. Moses eventually had to restrain them! This is generosity born from shared mission, not pressure.
- David’s Temple Offering (1 Chronicles 29) – David modeled giving first, declaring, “Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your hand.” True leadership in fundraising begins with personal example.
- Nehemiah’s Rebuilding (Nehemiah 2–6) – Nehemiah prayed, cast vision, and invited people to build together. Every section of the wall represented ownership and partnership.
- The Macedonian Believers (2 Corinthians 8) – Despite poverty, they gave joyfully, seeing generosity as grace rather than obligation. Paul calls their response a model for others.
- The Women Who Supported Jesus (Luke 8:1–3) – Quietly and faithfully, these women funded Jesus’ ministry from their own means. Their unseen stewardship carried the message forward.
Together, these stories remind us: biblical fundraising is never about extracting resources—it’s about extending invitations.“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion” (2 Corinthians 9:11).
When we ask others to give, we’re not imposing a burden; we’re offering a blessing. We’re inviting them to experience the joy of joining God’s redemptive work.
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