I’m about to start my second semester of CGA, and I’ve been riding the struggle bus when it comes to fundraising basically since the beginning of all this. I had to fund raise over $16,000 for the world race. There were a couple deadlines that I barely made, but I never missed one.
I have missed every fundraising deadline for CGA.
I’m going to be honest with you because that’s who I am. Its been really hard. I have questioned if I was hearing the voice of God correctly. I have questioned whether or not I’m actually supposed to be here. I have questioned my worth. It has really sucked at times. I’ve definitely shed some tears. I’ve definitely made some angry noises. And I have wrestled with the fear of being asked to leave CGA.
Thankfully, I’ve come out with a healthier view of fundraising and a reassurance that indeed, I am definitely supposed to be here!
But that doesn’t change the fact that I still need financial support to continue.
I think one issue I’ve faced in fundraising for CGA is that many people lack Kingdom perspective. They fail to see how my time here is going to make an impact on the world.
In CGA I am receiving training. I am learning to be a healthy person, in just about every sense of the word. I’m learning how to create and maintain boundaries to care for myself. I’m learning how to create community and depend on other people to be strong when I’m weak. I’m growing in confidence and understanding of the unique way God made me to glorify Him. I’m stepping out in boldness as I lead worship, write songs, and give prophetic words. I am being refined to look more like Jesus. Its hard and painful and wonderful and beautiful. This process is going to benefit the Kingdom of God because I am being further equipped to show other people who He is.
Besides receiving training, I also work for Adventures in Missions. I’m an apprentice (not full time staff) but that does not mean that I don’t work. If all of the apprentices in CGA went on strike this place would be a madhouse. Good thing we like it here, eh? I don’t know the exact number, but my estimate is that about 180 people work here. Adventures is doing a lot to mobilize people for the Kingdom. Click HERE to learn about all the programs.
Last semester I worked for Staff Relations. It was my job to plan and execute events for the staff. It was kind of like being the office party planner, which was so fun! It might not seem like an important role, but it is. I cared for the staff here by providing activities that brought us together as a family and instilled us with a sense of unity.
This semester, I will be working in the Worship Department. Much of my role will be supporting our worship coordinator through planning weekly worship. I am stoked for it. I will be a part of providing a space in which the staff can pour out their hearts before God in praise. Corporate worship first and foremost is for God, but we receive benefits from it as well. Like joy, energy, renewal, healing, unity. Worship provides an anchor for the staff as we pour ourselves out daily for the Kingdom of God.
I am so thankful that I get to play a part in the mobilization of so many missionaries. What I do as an apprentice in the office makes what they do as a missionary in the field possible.
I need people like you to support me. I trust in the Lord to provide. Ask him if he’d like for you to be a part of his provision. I am seeking monthly donors who can commit to any amount for the next six months, and one-time donations are also welcome and wanted.
If you want to know more about CGA and what is going on in my life, I encourage you to follow this blog. I’d also love to speak with you on the phone! Email me at [email protected] with your number and I will call you 🙂
PEACE AND BLESSINS.
