Ask Without Fear® for Christian Ministry: Helping you connect donors with causes that have eternal impact
Many people who respond to God’s calling set off on the journey before they create a plan to fund it. The mission is to do good, help people, and spread God’s Word but without a funding plan they run out of resources long before they reach the finish line. Often the task of asking for money can be easy to push aside and even seem outside of God’s call.
But God’s call is complete. He understands the cost. Bills still need to get paid.
If this sounds familiar, Ask Without Fear® for Christian Ministry is for you! In these pages, fundraising expert Marc A. Pitman shows you how to fund your ministry. He also shares stories of fundraising straight from the Bible. And, as hard as it may be to believe right now, he even shows you how fundraising can be an enjoyable part of your calling!
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“Ask Without Fear” is a Godsend for me as a musician, entrepreneur and communicator. It’s terrifying for me to ask for money and when I eventually do so, I’m convinced I do it all wrong…I’m very thankful for the hard work and passionate dedication Marc has given to giving me the heart and mind help that I need in this crucial area.”
Paul Colman singer/songwriter/producer/communicator
“Christian ministries often rely on ‘bake sale’ fundraising and are reluctant to engage in major gift solicitation because it’s perceived as too unseemly or too difficult. Marc Pitman breaks down that resistance…For those ministries that find major gift fundraising to be unseemly, Marc demonstrates that asking for the support of others is not just how we fund our mission; it is an inextricable part of our mission, woven throughout Scripture.”
Dan McCormack, President
Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation
“Ask Without Fear for Christian Ministry,” is a fun and practical guide that helps ministries get excited about inviting people to fund Kingdom work. [It] isn’t just about applicable concepts, it’s a reminder that we should be passionate about what we do because it’s a calling that God’s drawn us to.”
Cyndi Whitecotton, Behavior Researcher
K-LOVE & Air1
“In a conversation with my pastor, he asked, ‘What do I need to know to be confident, to make the ask, to do my best?’ The points in this question are exactly the ones that Marc A. Pitman addresses in Ask Without Fear for Christian Ministry!”
D.C. Dreger, ACFRE
DC Dreger Associates
| To get the $14.95 ebook – the full text of the print version in PDF format – click here and start learning today! |
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Your Questions About Ask Without Fear® for Christian Ministry
What is Ask Without Fear® for Christian Ministry about?
Ask Without Fear® for Christian Ministry is a practical fundraising guide for pastors, missionaries, church planters, board members, and ministry volunteers. Marc A. Pitman adapts his proven R.E.A.L. system — Research, Engage, Ask, and Love — specifically for the Christian ministry context, helping readers see fundraising not as a necessary evil but as a calling rooted in Scripture and an invitation to eternal impact.
Who is this book for?
This book is written for anyone raising money for Christian ministry — paid staff, missionaries raising their own support, church planters, pastors leading stewardship campaigns, and volunteers who see a Kingdom need that requires funding. It is for people who love their mission but struggle to ask for money.
Can Christians really ask for money without compromising their faith?
Yes — and Marc makes a compelling biblical case for it. The book includes a chapter on fundraising in the Bible, showing how Moses, David, Nehemiah, Paul, and others asked for money to support God’s work. Far from being unseemly, asking is shown to be an inextricable part of ministry and an invitation for donors to invest in causes with eternal impact.
What is the R.E.A.L. system?
R.E.A.L. stands for Research, Engage, Ask, and Love. It is Marc’s four-step fundraising framework that helps ministry leaders identify the right donors, build genuine relationships, make confident and specific asks, and steward supporters with consistent gratitude — all in a way that honors both the donor and the mission.
How is this different from Ask Without Fear!®?
Ask Without Fear® for Christian Ministry is a fully revised edition of the original book, rewritten specifically for the faith-based context. It includes ministry-specific stories, language, and examples — as well as an entirely new chapter on fundraising in the Bible. Readers familiar with the original will recognize the R.E.A.L. framework but will find this edition deeply rooted in a Christian worldview.
Does the book include scripts and practical language for making the ask?
Yes. Marc provides specific phrases, sample asks, and conversation frameworks that ministry leaders can adapt immediately — from setting up the appointment honestly, to making a specific dollar ask, to handling objections gracefully and following up with genuine gratitude.
What are the seven fundraising faux pas covered in the book?
Marc walks through seven common fundraising mistakes with humor and practical advice: relying on mass mailings instead of personal asks, being too frugal with major donors, overwhelming prospects with too many giving options, poor phrasing choices, skipping proofreading, letting volunteers solicit alone, and ignoring the cues a donor is giving during a visit.
Is this book appropriate for missionaries raising personal support?
Absolutely. Marc has taught the Ask Without Fear® system to missionary fundraising coaches, individual church planters, and large ministries alike. The book addresses the unique challenges of personal support raising — including fear, shame, and the risk of damaging relationships — and reframes the ask as an act of faith and partnership.
Can this book be used for a church stewardship campaign?
Yes. The R.E.A.L. framework applies equally to individual major gift solicitations and broader stewardship campaigns. Marc’s approach to research, donor engagement, and tangible asks translates directly to capital campaigns, annual giving programs, and congregation-wide generosity initiatives.
Where can readers learn more or bring Marc in for training?
Readers can visit FundraisingCoach.com/training for information about Marc’s speaking and training services, explore fundraising coaching at FundraisingCoach.com/executive-coaching, or browse free resources at FundraisingCoach.com. Marc has worked with individual church planters, dioceses, missionary organizations, and ministries with over $100 million in revenue — and is available for keynotes, board retreats, and fundraising coaching.