Meet Ben and Teresa. They are loving parents to two beautiful children and the founders of Places of Welcome where they foster and create new avenues of welcoming hospitality for those who live in the margins. They have opened their home and hearts to welcoming people from all walks of life. Ben and Teresa are … Read More
Fundraising can be incredibly intimidating, especially if it’s new to you. There are a LOT of resources out there, and not all of them are created equally. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite resources to reference. These are from organizations whose advice we use ourselves and whose philosophies align with what we … Read More
We are huge proponents of intentionally setting boundaries with the people in your ministry, at your work, and in life. One place where we often see a need for our partners to set healthy parameters and boundaries is with supporters. While most donors are wonderful, we still occasionally see individuals who think that because they … Read More
Rest is the most critical contributing factor in whether ministries and leaders can stay the course, and avoid burnout. Ministry sustainability is one of our top values, even more than fundraising! This is why we are huge advocates for practicing a rhythm of Sabbath, encouraging regular retreats, and even considering a sabbatical when needed! Sabbath … Read More
“Sarah Mae is our longest-running partner and working with her is a wild privilege — it continually reminds us of why we do The Cause! Over the years, Sarah has demonstrated a beautiful commitment to love people well. Sarah’s ministry, Suubi House, serves some of the most underserved people in the world. Sarah operates with … Read More
“In order to protect relationships, and do more Kingdom good, we are intentionally open-handed about certain subjects (government medical mandates, sexual orientation, theology, race relations, politics) how would you navigate when your own personal views conflict with the views of a partner or staff member?” This is an important question we try to ask every candidate … Read More
Podcasts are on a steady increase in popularity and will only continue to grow. Edison Research concluded that there are around 104 million podcast listeners in the US. This is a large audience that your ministry can tap into! Starting a podcast can feel unattainable when you’re constantly working on fundraising. That’s why we’ve put … Read More
The war on Ukraine has expanded our partner’s ministry in ways she couldn’t have planned for. When Allina arrived in Ukraine six weeks ago, she had only planned to take care of 75 orphans. Since the invasion, dozens more have come in from the East and this number is continuing to increase. Allina and her … Read More
