Funded & Sent
Funded & Sent is a podcast designed to walk ministry leaders and staff through the support raising process. Hosted by long-time support raising coaches Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears, each episode breaks down an aspect of support raising practically and provides proven strategies for building a healthy support team – from creating your contact list to having effective appointments with individuals and pastors.
The podcast can be listened to from start to finish (beginning with Episode 1 at the bottom of your podcast feed) or you can pick and choose topics based on where you need guidance, help, and fresh ideas. The goal is equip ministry workers that are new to the process, feeling stuck, or needing a refresher as they begin a new season of raising support — and to prepare each worker to be funded and sent into the calling God has placed on their life!
Episodes
11 episodes
Churches and Pastors Part 2: Scheduling A Service
You've scheduled the service — now what?In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears walk through everything you need to know to show up prepared, serve the church well, and make the most of your time on the platform.They cover th...
Churches and Pastors Part 1: Contacting A Pastor
How do you actually get in front of a pastor — and what do you do once you're there?In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears walk through the practical how-to's of contacting churches, getting services scheduled, and making presentat...
What Pastors Really Want from Missionaries: Interview with Pastors Brent and Brad Part 2
What does it take to keep a church partnership strong for the long haul?In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears continue their conversation with Pastor Brad McAtee and Pastor Brent Hurt, diving into what healthy, lasting missionary-...
What Pastors Really Want from Missionaries: Interview with Pastors Brent and Brad Part 1
What do pastors actually wish missionaries knew before reaching out?In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears flip the script and invite two pastors — Pastor Brad McAtee from Peace Chapel and Pastor Brent Hurt from Brighton Assembly –...
The Individual Process (Step 4) The Appointment
How do you lead a successful support-raising appointment?In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears walk through a simple, proven structure for effective partnership meetings. They explain how to prepare well, build genuine rapp...
The Individual Process (Step 3) Phone Calls and Text Messages
How do you confidently make phone calls for support raising?In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears break down a simple, practical approach to partnership calls—from preparation and prayer to guiding the conversation with cla...
Communication Tools You’ll Need: Newsletters, Social Media, and Staying Connected
How do you stay connected with your supporters over the long term?In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears break down the importance of consistent communication and how it directly impacts your ability to stay fully funded. Th...
The Individual Process (Step 2) Invitation Letters
In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears explain the purpose and power of the invitation letter—a key tool for starting meaningful conversations with people on your contact list.[High-quality color photo of Don &...
The Individual Process (Step 1) Creating Your Contact List and Getting Contact Information
Where do you start when raising support?In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears walk through the first practical step in the support-raising process: building your contact list. They introduce the concept of “name-stormin...
Why Asking Individuals Matters: The Biblical and Strategic Foundation
Why do missionaries raise support from individuals?In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears explain why individual partnership is foundational to becoming funded & sent. Research shows that most charitable giving comes fro...
Welcome to Funded & Sent: Introduction and How to Use This Podcast
Welcome to the very first episode of the Funded & Sent Podcast. Hosts Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears introduce the heart behind the podcast and their passion for helping global workers be funded & sent to the field.With dec...
