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Experts Jeff Rudder (Exec Director of Younglife Foundation) and Tim MacDonald (VP at the National Christian Foundation)  Join Greg and Pat to discuss end of year giving.

Pat Rhodes introduces new Field Development Admin, Cara Kassul. 

Listen in as Pat and Greg talk about Greg's new role in Young Life after serving 11 years in Field Development. Don't worry- Greg's not going far and bad jokes are still included.

Pat and Greg are in the Field Development Studio discussing fundraising and how fundraisers fit into the Relationship Centered Platform.  You don't want to miss this as they highlight some very important information about YL policies and how to protect and be good stewards of our donors' personal information.  Good stuff guys!  

Ben is BACK in the amazing Field Development studio with Pat and Greg.  We knew he couldn't stay away for long!  He's back and talking Coffee, Fundraising and Jesus!  Listen in!

We welcome our special, special guest Ben Bonham into the Field Development Podcast Studio to discuss how coffee, Jesus, kids and $$ come together to create a unique way to fund raise in your area AND give back to camp in Nicaragua!  

Special guest, Adam Miller, is back in the studio with Pat and Greg discussing Generosity.  Listen in to find out how being generous not only blesses others but how it can bless your life as well.  

How do we share 100% of our lives with the people we love by "Commanding Generosity?" In this episode find out how to do just that as Greg and Pat sit down with special guest, Veteran Young Life staffer Adam Miller and discuss Stewardship and Generosity. 

Russell Johnson is back!  This time we delve into how to fundraise during a Pandemic.  It’s challenging but necessary to stay connected, communicate and stay confident! Listen in for some great tips on how to keep your fundraising fresh even when the world seems stale.  

Relationships are the key ingredient in funding your ministry.  In this episode, Pat and Greg talk with veteran Young Life staff, Russell Johnson, about how to engage donors in funding hard to fund work.  Russell shares his journey, experience, and wisdom in partnering in genuine relationship with donors.  Listen in!

After all of this, how do we move forward? In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss how to have faith over fear in this time of uncertainty. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

Join Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman as they explore engaging adults in relationships during the Covid-19 Pandemic.   They will dive into the importance of continuing relationships with adults as our Ministry walks through Covid-19. 

Join Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman for a timely episode about seeking the Lord in times of fear and uncertainty.  This podcast certainly applies to fundraising, but also to our lives as we step forward in faith and walk with Christ in the current COVID-19 Pandemic.

Relationship Centered Engagement is such a big thing, how do we apply it to our area?  In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss easy ways to implement Relationship Centered Engagement and how to create your Engagement Team. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

What is a “friend-raiser”?  In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss small get-togethers with your friends and how to have those events go well and still have a personal intimate feel. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

Why is NOW the best time for Relationship Centered Engagement?  In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss why Relationship Centered Engagement will help us as we continue to move into a less-connected world that needs real authentic interaction. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

We are meant to be people in community, but sometimes that can be difficult.  In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss the importance of having a community of people who know you and how to create capacity to allow more time with that community. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

December is the biggest giving month of the year.  In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss how to get on the giving radar and how to approach year-end appeals. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

We are spending some time walking through the Relationship Centered Engagement Pillars.  In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss the Ministry Vision pillar and its importance. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

We are spending some time walking through the Relationship Centered Engagement Pillars.  In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss the Engagement Team pillar and its importance. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

We are spending some time walking through the Relationship Centered Engagement Pillars.  In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss the Stewardship Journey pillar and its importance. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

We are spending some time walking through the Relationship Centered Engagement Pillars.  In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss the prayer pillar and its importance. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

Before we get too far into RCE we would like to talk more about what this new program is founded upon.  In this episode, Pat and Greg go through the six pillars of RCE and discuss what each one means for you. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

We are jumping into Relationship Centered Engagement feet first, but what does that mean?  In this episode, Pat and Greg introduce the values behind RCE and what we are committed to when we use this new program. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development. Listen in!

Jamie Efaw is the newest addition to the Development Department, coming in as the Chir.  In this episode, Pat and Greg interview Jamie and here about his personal support journey. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department and special guest, Jamie Efaw. Listen in!

As Young Lifers we can tend to focus on our ministry with kids and forget about incorporating our ministry of fundraising.  In this episode, Pat and Greg talk about the importance of kicking off the school year with a healthy fundraising ministry and have some useful tips on how to do that well. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Sometimes getting someone to give to your area one time is not too difficult, but how do we keep those donors year to year? In this episode, Pat and Greg discuss tools that will help you retain donors and how to keep that lapsed donor fear at bay. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

What is the difference in RCE (Relationship Centered Engagement) and TDS (Taking Donors Seriously)? In this episode, we share the key components of RCE and how those components will help us root ourselves to the spiritual side of caring for donors and kids. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department along with special guest, Kevin Eastway. Listen in!

You have probably heard a lot of information floating around about RCE – but why are we switching over to it? In this episode, we share some of the values that RCE will help enhance and why we think it will honor and serve the field and our donors. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department along with special guest, Kevin Eastway. Listen in!

Denny Rydberg, former president of Young Life, passed away recently. In this episode, we remember Denny and talk about the immeasurable impact he made in Young Life and in our lives. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

With all of the new and exciting things going on in Young Life we may forget about our roots.  In this episode we continue our talk about the research Kevin Eastway is working on and the history of Young Life! Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department and special guest, Kevin Eastway. Listen in!

With all of the new and exciting things going on in Young Life we may forget about our roots.  In this episode, we talk about the research Kevin Eastway is working on and the history of Young Life! Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department and special guest, Kevin Eastway. Listen in!

The weather is getting warmer and summer is on its way.  In this episode we talk about the steps you should be taking during the spring so you are ready when it is camp time! Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

How do you balance your personal fundraising and your area fundraising?  In this episode we talk how much of your time should continue to be dedicated to your personal fundraising while also sticking to the Young Life community fundraising model for your area. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Often we think of fundraising with a “Go! Go! Go!” mentality.  In this episode we talk about how to quiet yourself and hear from the Lord about fundraising before running out and doing the physical work. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

What is the impact of your ministry? What is your need? What is Young Life about? In this episode we talk about the power of keeping your engagements simple. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development department. Listen in!

Figuring out how to build up the right kind of environment is very important to the work we do in Young Life. The first thing you need to ask yourself is do we have the right people in the right spot? Do our leaders ask others what is needed “clearly” and do they “follow up”.  This podcast discusses common pitfalls in creating that culture.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, Patti Stoetzner, Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team and John Evans Senior Regional Director in the Southern Division discussing the importance of creating that culture.  Listen in!  

If you are interested in learning more about the applications we use at Young Life or have feedback join us on this podcast. This podcast discusses the importance of these tools and how we get feedback.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by working with the ASIST team. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, Patti Stoetzner, and Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team talking with Jeff Mawhirter the Director of the ASIST Team.  Listen in!

There are so many things to keep up with in areas. This makes allocating out task all the more necessary.  This podcast discusses the importance of ownership.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by creating ownership in your area. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, Patti Stoetzner, and Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team.  Listen in!

Find out ways to connect with those individuals even though you may not be rich. Brainstorm questions you must ask yourself to network in this community.  This podcast discusses the importance of building relationships with these types of donors and not just relying on their checkbook.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by planning the future with your donors. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, Patti Stoetzner, Elizabeth Nenon and Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team discussing relationships with wealthy donors.  Listen in!

Find out ways to connect with those involved to encourage the commitment and foster deeper relationships. This podcast discusses the importance of building relationships with donors in hard areas.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by planning the future with your donors. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, Patti Stoetzner, Corky Erickson and Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team discussing relationships with wealthy donors.  Listen in!

Learn about all the different tools and service that this Team offers to the Field. This service is not just for staff but also for all Young Life volunteers. This podcast discusses how Field Development cares about the Fields financial health and stands to be their biggest advocates.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by working with the Field Development Team. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, Patti Stoetzner, and Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team.  Listen in!

Too often we host events targeted toward men but did you know that over the next decade women will control 2/3 of consumer wealth! This podcast discusses the importance of connecting with women and hosting events that motivate and inspire them.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by connecting Women to Fundraising. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, Patti Stoetzner, and Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team.  Listen in!

From one BIG event to the next your time just disappears.  This podcast discusses getting back to basics and avoiding wearing yourself down.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by having healthy finances. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, Patti Stoetzner, Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team and Brad Baker.  Listen in!

Too often the ask is all we do to stay connected and we are not blessing donors with our story.  This podcast discusses how amazing Young Life’s story is and the importance of sharing with significant donors.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by having healthy finances. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team and Chuck Scott.  Listen in!

As a mission should we stop at letters for year-end ask? Now is the time to actively get you plan implemented.  This podcast discusses getting a big return on your ask.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by having healthy finances. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team.  Listen in!

Finding the right person to lead the TDS team is very important because it will supporting the Area Director and help the area stay Financial Healthy. The first thing you need to ask yourself is do we have the right people in the TDS chair role? Too often we have a TDS team that actually focuses more on expenses than income. Expenses are important to have someone review but that is not the purpose of the TDS team.  This podcast discusses finding the best TDS chair for your area and things you should avoid in choosing a TDS chair.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.   This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades, & Greg Lehman from the Field Development Team.  Listen in!

Hear more details about the link between the Development Office at the Service Center and how they interact with the Field. Development takes steps to direct God’s resources and work on major mission projects. Development also focuses on helping support the fields needs with grants, financials, fundraising, fundraising ideas, and much more…Scott Nilsen shares what he would have done differently as an Area Director after being in his current position.  This podcast discusses what to avoid as an area director and how to work more closely with the service center.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.   This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team along with Scott Nilsen from Development/President’s office.  Listen in!

RWOK is Reaching a World of Kids. Do you have questions about how this campaign affects the field or how to explain it to others? Learn more about how this campaign works on a movement with kids, leaders, volunteers, staff, ministries, finances, goals, and donors involved with Young Life.  This podcast gives you more details about RWOK.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.   This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team along with Scott Nilsen from Development/President’s office.  Listen in!

Also known as FMP, it helps give direction for creating a strategy you can use all year long. One question you should ask yourself is how often someone has stopped by your office to just give you a check to support your area? Donors need to be informed and lead to give to Young Life. Money doesn’t just happen! Also learn how the Primary Prospect List (PPL) is used along with the FMP.  This podcast gives you more details about using a FMP effectively.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.   This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team.  Listen in!

The Field Development team has found that the most successful areas have strong TDS volunteers that are not scared to ask for money. The most powerful ask are those done by volunteers that really support the ministry. It makes it more real to donors coming from a volunteer. A lot of things in life are successful by just being willing to ask and create a network.  This podcast gives you ideas about finding the right person and the importance of having TDS members as a support system.  Remember, to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.   This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team.  Listen in!