Ep. 24 | How to Find Stories That Inspire Donors (Even When Ministry Feels Quiet)

Nov 3

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Have you ever had a season where ministry feels slow?

No new updates. No big stories. Just faithful, everyday obedience that doesn’t seem to make a visible impact.

When you’re in that season, it can be hard to know what to say to your donors.

But this quiet season isn’t wasted — and you have more to share than you think.

Here are three things to remember when it feels like nothing is happening in your ministry:

💛 1. God Is Pleased With You

First, take a deep breath and remember this: God is pleased with you.

He delights in your faithfulness. Even when you don’t see fruit, He sees your obedience, your prayers, and your heart to serve Him.

It’s easy to listen to the lies that whisper, “You’re not doing enough,” or “You’re doing it wrong.” But those aren’t from God.

Your worth isn’t measured by visible results — it’s found in your relationship with Him. So when you feel like you have nothing to share, start from that truth. God is already working, even when you can’t see it yet.

👓 2. Put On Your Storytelling Glasses

When ministry feels dry, it’s not that God isn’t working — it’s that we need to look closer.

Instead of waiting for something big to happen, start looking for one person whose life has been touched.

Ask yourself:

Who has been impacted recently, even in a small way?
What moment or conversation revealed God’s hand at work?

Sometimes the most powerful donor updates come from the smallest stories — a simple conversation, a changed heart, a quiet moment of growth.

So put on your “storytelling glasses” and start searching. When you share one person’s story, your donors see God’s work up close — and that’s what truly moves hearts.

🗂️ 3. Start Collecting Stories

If you haven’t already, start building a story bank.

Write down every story of transformation — big or small — while it’s still fresh. Keep them in one place so you can pull from them later when ministry feels slow.

That story bank will become one of your most valuable tools. You’ll never have to scramble to find something to share with donors, and you’ll always have real examples of how God is working through your ministry.

Collect them during the seasons of growth so that when things quiet down, you’ll still have stories to remind your supporters that God never stops moving.