“There is no scarcity in heaven. Never has been, never will be. And there should be no scarcity in our thinking as we move through ministry.”

“Don’t let your only point of contact be an appeal for money. Let your points of contact be person-driven, not finance-driven.”

In this episode of It’s Not About the Money, hosts Heather Winchell and Andy Brennan welcome special guest Kenton K. to discuss the key themes of a previous conversation with fundraising expert Mary Valloni. The episode dives into the stark contrast between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset in ministry fundraising. Kenton shares from his 25 years of experience living on support, offering valuable insights on stewardship, donor engagement, and building authentic relationships.

The conversation highlights the importance of personal connection with supporters, expressing gratitude, and embracing generosity even while relying on support. Kenton shares inspiring stories of unexpected provision, the impact of small gifts, and how God’s faithfulness is revealed in fundraising. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartwarming examples of how trust, generosity, and intentional relationship-building can transform financial support into a shared mission.

In this episode:

• Shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset and how that changes everything in fundraising.
• How personal relationships—not just financial asks—build lasting donor support.
• Practical ways to express gratitude that make supporters feel valued and connected.
• We unpack the power of generosity, even while living on support, and how it reflects God’s provision.
• Betty Barnett's Friend Raising – A guide to building meaningful support-based fundraising relationships.

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.”

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