Raising Support

Raising your own support is often the most intimidating aspect of making the decision to serve with Bethlehem Academy. We are here to help you through this process. Our teachers have found that active networking with family, friends, church members, and co-workers has proven quite successful. If you are considering a commitment of just one or two years, many people are much more open to discussing how they may be a part of your support team. Both of our recommended sending organizations also provide support-raising coaching to help you.

Remember, you are not begging. You are providing an opportunity for others to be a part of something that is bigger than both of you. It is a process where God is matching up spiritual resources with financial resources. You, as a global worker, have resources the donors don’t: time & ability to travel, giftedness in your particular area (e.g. teaching). The donor has resources you don’t: financial means to help the ministry move forward. You are a team.

Beyond these general comments we include support raising guidance as a part of our training program as you prepare for coming to Bethlehem. There are also a number of books that address this vital area. A couple that we recommend are highlighted below:

Book Recommendations

ViewPoints: Fresh Perspectives on Personal Support Raising

by Steve Shadrach

by Steve Shadrach

ViewPoints: Fresh Perspectives on Personal Support Raising
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People Raising: A Practical Guide to Raising Funds

by William P. Dillon

by William P. Dillon

People Raising: A Practical Guide to Raising Funds
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Hamza

Hamza dealt with a blow that is hard to imagine for many of us; his father was killed in a workplace accident. Rather than tell him the truth, his family told him that his father had gone abroad for a job opportunity. He is an inquisitive kid and it wasn’t long before he knew something was not right. After persistent questioning, his family finally told him the truth. The loss of his father, along with the deception, caused a downward spiral in his grades and behavior at school. The school administration along with the entire staff poured themselves into this young man’s life and he began to slowly recover from his loss. Hamza still misses his father every day, but with his friends and teachers encouragement he is beginning to find his smile again.  

Ziyad

Ziyad joined us in kindergarten, and was a normal, happy boy. His life got challenging though when his mother was diagnosed with some severe mental health issues, fighting a battle with anxiety and depression. Life at home became a challenge. She got the help she needed, but it was hard on Ziyad. Our teaching staff was aware of this situation and came along side to love and encourage him as much as they could. With their extra care and attention, he was able to cope successfully with this situation. Ziyad is now doing well and is actively developing a newfound love for art. He has also developed many close relationships with his classmates. (We understand his mother is doing much better as well.)