Reliant

Fundraising for ministry can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to balance vision, relationships, and everyday responsibilities.

That’s why this summer’s 10x10 Challenge was created:

10 focused hours a week for 10 weeks to help you build your ministry support team with greater clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Through practical structure, spiritual encouragement, and a supportive community, participants are guided step-by-step toward sustainable support-raising habits that actually move the needle.

Whether you’re just starting out or trying to regain momentum, this challenge is designed to help you move from feeling stuck to making steady progress.

Read the article to learn how the 10x10 Challenge works and why this rhythm could make a lasting difference in your ministry journey: https://reliant.org/blog/build-support-raising-momentum-with-the-10x10-challenge

For years, Russell Dietrich lived two completely different lives: one for the church and one for the world.

What followed was a painful journey through broken relationships, hidden sin, doubt, and the slow work of God transforming him from the inside out.

This honest story is a reminder that God can redeem every detour and faithfully establish our steps, even when we resist Him.

Read the full article: https://reliant.org/blog/step-by-step-how-god-established-my-path-to-ministry

He literally ran away screaming when someone told him he’d become a pastor.

But God wasn’t done writing Russell Dietrich’s story.

Through broken relationships, doubt, community, and hard seasons of growth, God slowly redirected his life toward healing and ministry.

If you’ve ever felt divided, distant from God, or unsure where your life is headed, this story is for you.

Read the full article: https://reliant.org/blog/step-by-step-how-god-established-my-path-to-ministry

Meet Recruiting Associate, Sarah Colton!

Sarah is passionate about people and their stories. As she connects with potential church, nonprofit, and ministry partners, she listens for the gaps and obstacles that can leave people feeling called but stuck.

That’s where Reliant comes in.

Through a variety of programs and support, we help remove barriers so leaders can move forward in their calling. Sarah loves connecting people with the right next step for their journey.

She’s especially excited about our upcoming webinars and the opportunity they create to offer practical, helpful resources for anyone looking to grow in ministry.

Outside of work, you’ll find Sarah spending time with her husband and boys, swimming, fishing, building Legos, visiting theme parks, and going for walks.

We are thankful to have Sarah on the Reliant team!

You have the vision.
But do you have enough leaders to sustain it?

Gather with fellow church and nonprofit leaders for a conversation on developing healthy leadership structures, multiplying leaders, and building capacity for growth.

Join us for this practical webinar:
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.

📅 Tomorrow: Wednesday, May 13
🕐 1:00 PM EST
🎤 Dr. Paul Colton & Sarah Colton

Register today: https://mailchi.mp/reliant.org/pipelinewebinar

𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿? When you register, you will receive the recording along with key takeaways.

Support-based ministry doesn’t just fund your work; it shapes your life.

Here are 3 ways it forms you:

➡️ It stretches your dependence on God and others (James 1:2–3).

➡️ It builds real-world ministry skills that transfer anywhere.

➡️ It turns fundraising into ministry, inviting others into God’s work.

This isn’t just a funding model. It’s formation.

Read more: https://reliant.org/blog/is-support-based-ministry-right-for-you