Rob and Nichole Plaster have been missionaries in France since 2003. In this episode, they share the support raising strategies that transformed their approach, including how they shifted from exhausting furlough trips to remote fundraising, built a team of advocates, and used weekly storytelling emails to keep donors engaged and excited.

Whether you're just starting your missionary journey or you've hit a funding plateau after years on the field, Robin and Nicole's story will encourage you that full funding IS possible.

• 2:07 - If you believe in what God is doing you must learn to communicate it
• 4:44 - Raising support while still overseas
• 7:52 - Values-first fundraising
• 10:38 - Writing better email updates
• 14:33 - Raising a large budget because Paris is expensive
• 17:12 - When the scarcity mindset creeps back in
• 21:44 - The power of a private Facebook group
• 27:33 - Advice to other missionaries

Connect with Rob and Nichole: https://www.theplastersofparis.com/

CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY:

• Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com
• Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy

Many missionaries believe supporters only want to fund "field work," but the truth is, your donors want to invest in YOUR growth! Whether you are looking to attend a conference, take a course, or join Fully Funded Academy, this messaging script will help you get the sponsorship you need without the guilt.

In this episode, Mike Kim shares the exact email template you can use to confidently ask your donors to fund your professional development.

CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY:

• Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com
• Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy

In a digital age dominated by automation, the "personal touch" remains the most powerful tool for Christian missionaries raising support.

Join Mary Valloni and Mike Kim as they reveal why authentic, localized relationships are far more effective than generic outreach for fully funded missions. Discover how successful ministry leaders are leveraging technology—not to replace connection, but to amplify it—using simple strategies like personalized video messages to maintain genuine bonds with partners.

CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY:

• Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com
• Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy