OPEN-ACCESS BOOK

The Biblical Fundraiser in Modern Practice

Helping Christians Enjoy Their Wealth

Russell James III · Published 2025 · ISBN: 979-8-310-91119-2

Contents

1. IntroductionThis one is different!
2. Story elementsCharacters, Setting, and Backstory (Identity)
3. Chapter 1The people group: To those who are rich
4. Chapter 2The ministry relationship: Right and wrong roles in modern fundraising
5. Chapter 3Message 1: You’re the kind of person who makes gifts like this!
6. Chapter 4Message 2: Let’s talk about wealth!
7. Chapter 5Message 3: People like us enjoy doing things like this!
8. Chapter 6Message 4: Giving is more enjoyable because everything comes from God!
9. Story elementsThe Call to Adventure (Challenge)
10. Chapter 7Message 5: Use your wealth to take a joy ride!
11. Chapter 8Message 6: Now is the time to decide what to do with your temporary wealth!
12. Story elementsClimax & Resolution (Victory & Altered Identity)
13. Chapter 9Message 7: You’re doing good work!
14. Chapter 10Message 8: You’re making beautiful things happen!
15. Chapter 11Message 9: You’re being an admirable person!
16. Chapter 12Message 10: You’re ready to joyfully share abundance!
17. Chapter 13Message 11: You’re one of us!
18. Chapter 14Message 12: You’re being a good partner in a great partnership!
19. Chapter 15Message 13: You’re making an investment with real permanence!
20. Chapter 16Message 14: You’re grabbing the best life experience!
21. Chapter 17What’s missing from your fundraising story?
22. AuthorAbout the Author