Is it acceptable to raise money through car washes, bake sales, rummage sales, etc.?
The key question to ask is, “Would raising money in this way diminish the value of my short term ministry in the eyes of my family and friends?” In light of this possibility, we encourage people to raise funds primarily through their prayer letters. Also, raising funds through prayer letters gives you experience for what it would be like to raise funds for a long-term mission’s assignment. Lastly, we don’t want to enable people to think giving to missions is only worthy when receiving a personal benefit.
