Ministries That Get Funded Do This (Part I)

Five Bible-based steps make up “Peter’s Principles” for sufficiency funding. Revealed in Acts 3-4, these principles inspired the most financially successful ministry ever led by man!

Peter’s Principle No. 1: See a sufficient ministry.

Although flat broke ("Silver and gold I do not have.."), Peter saw his ministry as sufficient. By keeping focus on the strength of its only asset ("the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth"), he was able to start growing his ministry even in the face of stern opposition from rulers and elders.

Ministries that get funded today likewise have leaders who focus on program strengths, not budget weaknesses. The “sufficiency” focus empowers them, too, to grow in the face of great challenges. Meanwhile, ministries whose leaders focus on insufficiency remain... insufficient.

The website, www.fundingmyministry.com, hosts complete training on Peter's Principles for sufficiency funding, including tips to help ministry leaders identify and build on their program's unique strengths.

Can you guess Peter’s Principle #2?

Do Freethinkers Really Think?

People in need turn first to the church. In greater numbers and with less money, church ministries serve the frontlines of human suffering. Ministries not only help fix problems, they help fix people so they need never have the same problems, again. What other charity do Freedom from Religion Foundation “freethinkers” think could better provide such selfless service?

Since 1998, I’ve helped Christian ministries across America prove their programs perform miracles at a bargain. Time and time again, help recipients I’ve interviewed have said that, above all else, they credit spiritual strengthening for the ability to turn their lives around. Do freethinkers really think the money the Christian majority pays in taxes should not support the social-services solution neighbors in need say works best for them?

Having now lost their court battle over government funding for faith-based programs, freethinkers might be wise to put energy into visiting a local, grassroots Christian ministry. Then they'll see first-hand why most of America concurs with the sentiment of our government-issue currency: “In God We Trust.”

I’d like also to suggest that my brothers and sisters in ministry consider visiting www.fundingmyministry.com, to learn how to prove the value of your faith-based programs, so that together we can help freethinkers and other non-believers emerge from the darkness of ignorance to see The Light.

Ministry and Money: Bridging the Great Divide

As an American and Bible-believing Christian, I just don’t get it. Our country is supposed to be “one nation under God.” Our currency says “In God We Trust.” And, our Christian ministries, on a daily basis and at a tremendous cost savings to government, transform human lives and return to society stronger, more productive people -- people spiritually empowered to never have the same disabling problems again. Yet, there are Americans who, in the name of “separation of church of state,” denounce funding for faith-based programs.

Not long ago, I attended a forum hosted by Religion and Social Policy. An attorney from the ACLU stated that, even though social gains like rehabilitation and recovery can’t be achieved without the integration of faith components, these components cannot be funded with taxpayer dollars. This means government is unwilling to invest in the one solution that fully restores lives and families, and reduces our greater costs for health, crime, incarceration, and other related social ills. Meanwhile, however, our government is willing to spend $640 of our hard-earned money on a toilet seat.

Given 85% of Americans profess to be Christian, it seems we would staunchly advocate the works of God for the good of country. Every Sunday, in church, we lift our voices in praise to Him, but everyday in our wayward society we’re as quiet as… church mice. Might it be that we’ve become doubting Thomases, not believing in ministry because we do not see the fruit of its labor?

In Acts 3-4, the Bible reveals that, once Peter publicly presented to the glory of God the beggar whose sight he had restored after more than 40 years of blindness, the people gave into Peter’s ministry until “there were no needy persons among them.” Through this example, the Word makes clear that all the support needed comes when ministries publicize to God’s glory the life-transforming miracles they perform.

How much support could be generated if Christian ministries in our community, city, and/or country had every person they healed publicly stand for God? And, what if, presented along with this great showing, were cost calculations proving the billions of dollars in savings and gains ministry produced for society? Could any taxpayer reasonably hold fast to government not funding faith-based programs?

With crime, violence, addiction, disease, and senseless deaths reaching ever higher proportions in America, it’s time Christian ministries bring to public light the unbeatable difference faith makes. And, now it’s easier, too, as there are ways to legitimately prove this value and gain free publicity online and in community.

God’s way is the only way to bridge the great divide between ministry and money.


“Let your light shine before men that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” - Matthew 5:16