Fundraising Series

Session 1

In this powerful first session, Modern Day Missions Executive Director Marvin Slaton sits down with Rob Parker—founder of Prepare Ministries and author of Fully Funded Missionary —to unpack what it really means to have a fully funded mindset. Together, they explore how many missionaries unknowingly carry a poverty mindset into ministry and how that affects...

Session 2

In one of the most misunderstood topics in missionary fundraising, Rob Parker joins Marvin Slaton to unpack the truth about Paul’s tent making. Was Paul really a self-funded missionary? Should modern-day missionaries follow his example? Rob walks us through a powerful, eye-opening biblical study that challenges long-held assumptions and provides clarity on what Scripture actually...

Session 3

In this third session, Rob Parker shares how missionaries can build stronger partnerships through intentional, authentic communication. He explains why a biblical view of partnership matters, how to create a simple communication plan you can stick to, and how small, consistent touchpoints—like a short text or quick email—can go a long way in showing love...

Session 4

Support raising doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this last session of the Modern Day Missions Fundraising Series, Rob Parker breaks down how to develop a sustainable lifestyle of partnership. He shares why clarity, confidence, and biblical perspective are essential—and how love for Jesus, people, and your calling forms the foundation. You’ll learn the 2-2-2...