There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a sabbath to the Lord. Leviticus 23.3 NIV

It's summertime! MI celebrates all the Christian Camps and Conference Centers in the Inland Valleys community, such as Alpine Retreat and Camp, Mile High Pines Camp, Palomar Christian Conference Center, and Rancho Shalom Christian Retreat Center. Happy Camping!

..we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6.4 ESV

Mission Increase equips donors, nonprofits, and churches to multiply their collective Kingdom impact, so that more lives are transformed for Jesus. (Ephesians 4:11-16) Jesus models word and deed as an effective disciplemaking strategy for ministry leaders and champions.

God invites people to be part of his work because of His desire to see them grow in Him. - Mission Increase, TG Principle 3

Imagine if your monthly giving program was seen as a communications effort that grew champions in a holistic way, rather than just a fundraising opportunity. Join a Mission Increase workshop in your community to learn more!

Join Scott Harris from Mission Increase as he talks us through the nuts and bolts of planning a yearlong missions budget that truly supports your church’s global work. theupstreamcollective.org/event-details/…

Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is FREEDOM! ~ 2 Corinthians 3.17b

"People do not follow the best leaders. They follow the ones they can understand the easiest." ~ Donald Miller, Author of Story Brand

Communicating with our givers is an opportunity to remind our champions of God’s provision - His promises, blessings, and the benefits of serving Him - in and through our causes. Join a workshop in your area to learn more about Communicating with Monthly Givers.

A new perspective on today. Whatever obstacle you’re facing—you are not alone.

As leaders, we are called to step out of our comfort zone. In scripture, David is an example. He overcame his fears and accepted risks knowing he could not face Goliath in King Saul’s armor. Equipped with his provisions and knowing God would protect Him, he took on the task!

"Strong monthly giving programs have intentional communication strategies that not only welcome someone into the program but offer growth-oriented communication." Contact your Area Director to learn more about the upcoming workshop on communicating with your monthly givers!

"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5.11

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A thoughtful and intentional communication strategy is key to nurturing long-term relationships.

Younger donors look for hands-on engagement and involvement with the organizations they support. They often develop close relationships with the organizations they choose to support. - The Future of Giving, Forbes Nonprofit Council

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1.5 ESV

We invite you to celebrate God's faithfulness and all He has done in our MI communities through our partners and givers, nonprofit leaders, and pastors during 2023 and over the past 25 years! Check out our Gratitude Report here: missionincrease.org/gratitude-repo…

Are you interested in helping individuals, families, and communities flourish? Mission Increase is excited to partner with True Charity. Visit truecharity.us/2024-summit-ho… and register to join us at the True Charity Summit!