Funded & Sent is a podcast designed to walk ministry leaders and staff through the support raising process. Hosted by long-time support raising coaches Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears, each episode breaks down an aspect of support raising practically and provides proven strategies for building a healthy support team – from creating your contact list to having effective appointments with individuals and pastors.
The podcast can be listened to from start to finish (beginning with Episode 1 at the bottom of your podcast feed) or you can pick and choose topics based on where you need guidance, help, and fresh ideas. The goal is equip ministry workers that are new to the process, feeling stuck, or needing a refresher as they begin a new season of raising support — and to prepare each worker to be funded and sent into the calling God has placed on their life!
What Pastors Really Want from Missionaries: Interview with Pastors Brent and Brad Part 2
What does it take to keep a church partnership strong for the long haul? In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears continue their conversation with Pastor Brad McAtee and Pastor Brent Hurt, diving into what healthy, lasting missionary-church relationships look like from the pastor's perspective. They walk through what pastors actually want in newsletters, why follow-up matters more than most missionaries realize, and what integrity and excellence look like in practice. You'll also hear an ...
9 Jun 2026
Churches and Pastors Part 2: Scheduling A Service
You've scheduled the service — now what? In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears walk through everything you need to know to show up prepared, serve the church well, and make the most of your time on the platform. They cover the key questions to ask a pastor before you arrive, how to handle the pray-give-go call to action, tips for setting up an engaging display table, and practical speaking advice for both windows and full sermons. You'll also hear how to navigate sensitive location ass...
9 Jun 2026
Churches and Pastors Part 1: Contacting A Pastor
How do you actually get in front of a pastor — and what do you do once you're there? In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears walk through the practical how-to's of contacting churches, getting services scheduled, and making presentations that lead to lasting partnership. They cover the three main methods of outreach — phone calls, pastor's packets, and email — including when to use each one, what to say to a church administrator, and why your home church is always the best place to start...
9 Jun 2026
What Pastors Really Want from Missionaries: Interview with Pastors Brent and Brad Part 1
What do pastors actually wish missionaries knew before reaching out? In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears flip the script and invite two pastors — Pastor Brad McAtee from Peace Chapel and Pastor Brent Hurt from Brighton Assembly – to share what it's really like on the receiving end of missionary outreach. They walk through what pastors want to hear in that first phone call, why a face-to-face coffee meeting is almost always the preferred first step, and how passion and genuine connect...
24 Mar 2026
The Individual Process (Step 4) The Appointment
How do you lead a successful support-raising appointment? In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears walk through a simple, proven structure for effective partnership meetings. They explain how to prepare well, build genuine rapport, and confidently guide the conversation from connection to a clear ask. You’ll learn how to share your story, present the need, invite others into the solution, and keep the conversation natural and engaging. They also cover practical steps like preparation, fol...
24 Mar 2026
Communication Tools You’ll Need: Newsletters, Social Media, and Staying Connected
How do you stay connected with your supporters over the long term? In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears break down the importance of consistent communication and how it directly impacts your ability to stay fully funded. They cover best practices for newsletters, how often to send them, and what content actually keeps supporters engaged. You’ll also learn the difference between macro communication (like newsletters) and micro communication (like texts, calls, and personal messages), a...
24 Mar 2026
The Individual Process (Step 3) Phone Calls and Text Messages
How do you confidently make phone calls for support raising? In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears break down a simple, practical approach to partnership calls—from preparation and prayer to guiding the conversation with clarity and purpose. They share how to start the call, transition naturally into your ask, and communicate clearly about both prayer and financial partnership. You’ll also learn what not to do, how to handle follow-up, and why persistence (without being pushy) matters....
17 Mar 2026
The Individual Process (Step 1) Creating Your Contact List and Getting Contact Information
Where do you start when raising support? In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears walk through the first practical step in the support-raising process: building your contact list. They introduce the concept of “name-storming”—creating a list of everyone you know without filtering or guessing who might give. Jenn and Josh explain how to aim for a list of around 300 contacts, organize them into groups, and begin gathering the information you need to start meaningful conversations. RESOURCE:...
17 Mar 2026
The Individual Process (Step 2) Invitation Letters
In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears explain the purpose and power of the invitation letter—a key tool for starting meaningful conversations with people on your contact list. [High-quality color photo of Don & Dawn smiling] Don & Dawn E_______ Training church planting teams to make Christ known in the Arab world. May 5, 2014 John & Jane, Dawn & I feel like kids who've just figured out what they'd like to do when they grow up! At 51 years of age, God is leading us int...
17 Mar 2026
Why Asking Individuals Matters: The Biblical and Strategic Foundation
Why do missionaries raise support from individuals? In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears explain why individual partnership is foundational to becoming funded & sent. Research shows that most charitable giving comes from individuals, and personal asks are far more effective than mass emails or letters.
17 Mar 2026
Welcome to Funded & Sent: Introduction and How to Use This Podcast
Welcome to the very first episode of the Funded & Sent Podcast. Hosts Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears introduce the heart behind the podcast and their passion for helping global workers be funded & sent to the field. With decades of combined experience in missions and support coaching, Jenn and Josh share their own journeys in support raising and explain why they created this podcast. Each episode will provide practical, evergreen tools to help missionaries, ministry leaders, and coaches ...
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