What Is “Giving Tuesday”?
If you don’t lead or serve with a nonprofit or ministry, this day might be a mystery to you. Maybe all the pleas for support even annoy you a little bit.
Have you ever wondered why so many nonprofits seem to show up in your feeds and inbox on Giving Tuesday?
If you don’t lead or serve with a nonprofit or ministry, this day might be a mystery to you. Maybe all the pleas for support even annoy you a little bit.
Why all the social media posts and emails about giving to these different organizations? Why is each one making their plea today and asking you to “give in order to make a difference”?
This is my first Giving Tuesday as the director of a ministry. I can tell you.
Leading a nonprofit is both deeply fulfilling and uniquely challenging. You’re not really running a business and you don't have a product to sell. Ministries like ours depend on the shared vision and generosity of others to thrive.
The “product,” if you can call it that, is positive change. That’s what you’re selling: the prospect and evidence of positive outcomes. The money you give funds the efforts of the leaders and agents of the ministry to do the good work and spread the good word about it.
Since it's Giving Tuesday, I'll make my plea as well.
The Shepherd’s Refuge exists to increase pastoral resilience. Many pastors feel immense pressure to appear strong even when they’re struggling. Too often, pastors only seek help after they’ve burned out or resigned.
Your gift can ensure they receive care before it’s too late.
By giving to The Shepherd’s Refuge, you can help more pastors like the one who wrote this in a recent testimonial: ”By God's grace I've been able to manage my past pains and future worries better. I'm encouraged and hopeful that I'm where God wants me to be and that I see progress in my health.“
Giving Tuesday offers a unique opportunity for impact.
We all recognize that pastors play an important role in the health of local churches. Your gift today will provide counselling sessions, coaching resources, and other services to pastors. Every dollar you give helps pastors rediscover and maintain good health, benefiting their churches and communities.
Please press the "donate" button below to partner with The Shepherd’s Refuge in this important ministry.
Please visit www.theshepherdsrefuge.com to learn more and join in this vital work.
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Michael Krahn is a pastor, the husband of Anne Marie, and the father of Madeleine, Olivia, and Sophia. Make a connection on Facebook, X, or Instagram.