Funded & Sent

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!

Funded & Sent is a education podcast hosted by AGWM Mobilization, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

AGWM Mobilization hosts Funded & Sent, a education show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Churches and Pastors Part 2: Scheduling A Service

  Jun 9, 202635 minS1

  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 assignments, why always having a backup sermon ready can save you, and how to protect your family's rhythms and find rest during a demanding season of travel.

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  Episode #10

  Churches and Pastors Part 1: Contacting A Pastor

  Jun 9, 202640 minS1

  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. You'll also learn how to set up an engaging display table, use connect cards effectively, navigate sensitive location assignments, and why every interaction with a pastor should be focused on building relationship — not closing a deal. Blog post: jennfortner.com/connect-cards-and-qr-codes https://jennfortner.com/2025/09/10/how-to-engage-pastors-with-email-tips-and-samples/ Giving Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PJ0ZTUV7AnaJxPo9N9urEKR_nPwUsJK4/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T53j2mu-FkzQxo634pMaQrhHuDsqhIw_/view?usp=drive_link Contacting A Pastor: https://jennfortner.com/2024/05/06/what-to-say-when-calling-a-church/

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  Episode #9

  What Pastors Really Want from Missionaries: Interview with Pastors Brent and Brad Part 2

  Jun 9, 202641 minS1

  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 honest look at the pressures pastors face, encouragement for missionaries in a discouraging slump, and why treating this process as relationship — not transaction — is what sets missionaries apart.

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  Episode #8

  What Pastors Really Want from Missionaries: Interview with Pastors Brent and Brad Part 1

  Jun 9, 202637 minS1

  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 connection matter far more than polished packets or a rehearsed speech. You'll also hear practical advice for navigating unique situations — like long-distance connections and how to be ready for every church's different process.

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  Episode #7

  The Individual Process (Step 4) The Appointment

  Mar 24, 202637 minS1

  <p>How do you lead a successful support-raising appointment?</p><p>In this episode, Jenn Fortner and Josh Sears walk through a <b>simple, proven structure for effective partnership meetings</b>. They explain how to prepare well, build genuine rapport, and confidently guide the conversation from connection to a clear ask.</p><p>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, follow-up, and setting clear expectations after the meeting.</p>

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