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As I mentioned earlier, there is one other way you may be able to help right now. Believe it or not, it actually may help even more than a financial commitment. For Reliant to be able to put together a strong ministry team, I need to tell our story to literally hundreds of people. I’ve been fortunate enough over the years to know a lot of people but not nearly as many as I need to. So in order for me to have any chance of completing the support raising process and get to the ministry I’ve been called to, I am ENTIRELY dependent on people like yourself and <the person who referred them> to help me achieve this by introducing me to people who share our common concern for reaching people for Christ. |
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Asking to be Connected to OthersCast VisionHelp those you meet with understand the importance of being connected to others.
"I will likely need to meet with literally hundreds of people..."
Suggest CategoriesInvite those you meet with to take a few minutes and think through the people they know that you might be able to contact. Start with the “Big Four” categories
Within each category, you can get more specific
After working through the Big Four categories, return to the list and ask for contact information
If time allows, have them put the people they’ve mentioned in order of priority. "If you were me, who would you start with on this list and why?" Put Them in Your ShoesA great question to get people thinking of names is, "If you were in my position, raising support for this ministry, who are the first three people you would call?" This may help those you meet with think about people who will be passionate about your specific type of ministry and will be more likely to become supporters. Get them InvolvedWhen possible, it would be good to involve them in contacting their recommended people. This can take on different approaches, depending on how involved you get them:
When you get new contacts, follow up immediately while they are still fresh — ideally within 24 hours to a week Tips for Getting Connected to Others
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Great, whatever way makes the most sense for you. Some people have called before hand others have sent an e-mail or text even a facebook message. I wouldn’t think it would be fair to have you try and explain Reliant’s story. But maybe you could say something like, ‘I was calling to let you know about a friend of mine, <your name>. I’m excited about what he’s doing in ministry with Reliant Mission and his outreach to <location>. I thought you may be interested in hearing more about it. If <your name> gave you a call would you mind taking it?’ And really that’s all you’d have to say. Would that be okay? |
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Sure, as long as you write down what you just said, I’d be glad to do it. |
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Well, great I can actually just send you an e-mail with that wording. That way if you just want to copy/paste into an e-mail to your friends all the work will be done for you. After all, they’re your friends, and we want to make sure that relationship is preserved. Since today is Monday, do you think you’d be able to make contact them by this weekend? |
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I can’t see why not. I’ll see several of them at our CBMC meeting Wednesday morning and we’re having a church picnic on Saturday. |
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Well, what if I were to give you a call Sunday evening; would that be too soon to check back with you to see if you’ve had a chance to connect with them? |
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That would be fine. |
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Is there one time that’s better than another? |
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We’ll be home after dinner time. |
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Great, sometime around 7 or 7:30 pm I’ll give you a call and find out who you’ve had a chance to talk to. Again, I really appreciate the opportunity to share with you what’s on my heart and to hear all that God’s done through your life. Thanks so much. I look forward to getting in touch again and keeping you informed of all that God is doing through Reliant and my ministry at <location>. |
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