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needs with the congregation.
God knows your needs. The Lord is our Provider. Let’s trust Him together to move hearts and direct His people
to respond. He can provide “above and beyond all you can ask or imagine.” Decide beforehand, with the pastor,
which approach to taking an offering is most appropriate:

1. The Pastor Talks About the Money. Let the pastor make the plea for generous giving and take the of-
fering. Let the missionary present the work, the need, and the passion for getting it done. A local pastor should
be empowered to instruct and encourage his congregation to give generously to the work of the missionary. In so
doing, it relieves the missionary from the awkwardness of what may be perceived as a self-serving plea for funds,
including personal income.

 The Missionary Talks About the Money. Some pastors may feel more comfortable allowing the mission-
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works best in his/her church setting. If so, the mis-
sionary can skillfully present the work and the
passion for getting it done, while giving
adequate instruction about the exist-
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Either way, careful team-

work between the pastor
and the missionary is
not only healthy, but
effective. Talk with
the pastor to dis-
cern what might
work best in the
unique setting of
his congregation.

5 TIPS ABOUT PASSING THE PLATE…

1. Whether you or the pastor talk about money, allow the pastor to receive the offering itself. Don’t receive your own offering.
 Money follows vision. If your vision is clear, people will understand the need for funds.
3. Don’t ask for personal commitments from the pulpit. Most pastors prefer to make a church commitment rather than have individual members
do so.
4. Don’t solicit personal emails, addresses or pledges without being transparent with the pastor.
5. Trust God to provide. He has, is, and will be your Provider. If He is for you, nothing can stand against you.

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