Mission Increase NW Ohio

10/28/2026

Tomorrow is workshop day!

We're looking forward to welcoming ministry leaders for our workshop, Stewarding God's Provision: Your Champion-Centered Fundraising Plan, as we discuss how biblical stewardship and intentional planning can help ministries grow both their impact and their community of champions.

We invite you to join us in praying for the ministries and leaders who will be attending. Pray that they would be encouraged, equipped, and strengthened as they steward God's resources and pursue His calling on their organizations.

If you've been considering attending, there are still a few seats available. Bring a co-worker, board member, volunteer, or fellow leader and join us for an afternoon of practical tools, meaningful discussion, and encouragement.

If tomorrow doesn't fit your schedule, we also have another workshop date on November 3.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Maumee Workshop - October 29th
https://ministries.mif.org/events/publicinfo/d342c253-7b7e-41e9-9269-b22ccc633496

Toledo Workshop - November 3rd
https://ministries.mif.org/events/publicinfo/c5d34444-b236-4400-af8c-6a505129bddb

03/27/2026

UPCOMING WORKSHOP: LARGE SCALE FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Too many ministry leaders pour their hearts into a fundraising event, have a great night, and then... crickets. No follow-up plan. No deeper connections. Just a nice memory and a spreadsheet.
What if that one event could spark something that lasts all year?
This free workshop from Mission Increase will show you how to turn a single fundraising event into a long-term strategy for growing champions who stay connected to your cause.

You will walk away knowing how to:
-Recruit and equip champion volunteers
-Design a program that sticks with people
-Build follow-up strategies that turn guests into long-term partners

And don't come alone! Bring your board members, volunteers, and event committee members with you. The more of your team that hears this, the stronger your next event will be.

Two Dates to Choose From:
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕙 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST
📍 Toledo, Ohio

📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕙 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM EST
📍 Maumee, Ohio

Register for free here: https://ministries.mif.org/events/PublicUpcomingEvents/3395/56

03/11/2026

Twice a year, our global network of Area Directors gather in person to learn, worship and sharpen our skills as coaches. I am always so humbled when we close our time together the way we always do, with communion...

What do communion and fundraising have in common? At Mission Increase the answer is EVERYTHING." For God so loved the world that He GAVE...." Our Creator is a giver, and as we grow in Christ-likeness, we become givers too. That is the heart of our fundraising curriculum called Transformational Living.

If you are new around here and want a fresh Biblical perspective on fundraising to advance the Kingdom, send us a message or drop a note below. If you are already plugged into the Mission Increase community, tell us what you love most!

02/11/2026

Hey All! We have a few seats open at tomorrow's workshop, Making the Invitation, we'd love for you to join us:

Inviting a champion to give financially requires a spiritual partnership and strategic approach that keeps your champion development plan in the forefront. This workshop equips nonprofit leaders with a framework to formulate and communicate financial invitations with confidence and conviction.

01/07/2026

We believe growth happens when purpose meets people.
For the first time, we’re expanding our team and hiring the new role of Development Director.

If you’re called to help break cycles, restore hope, and save lives, we would love to walk this journey with you. Click on the link for more information!

https://momshousetoledo.org/the-door/now-hiring-development-director/

01/06/2026

What if you're sitting on 90% of your giving potential without even knowing it? Most people only give from their monthly paycheck, but your real generosity power lies in assets you already own. Ready to discover what true biblical stewardship looks like beyond the paycheck mindset?

Episode streams Thursday at 7PM!
https://youtu.be/5RL14HKs-yE

01/06/2026

Join us!

Join us with special guest Ashley Shaffer, Area Director of Mission Increase NWO, on Wednesday, January 14th, from 7-8pm in the Connect Room!

She will address questions like: What is wealth? How do we gain it? How do we pass it on? and share how to build generations through generational wealth!

Seats are limited so sign up today!

https://lifechapeltoledo.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3355596

01/06/2026

Is there any greater way to start the year than surrounded with like-minded leaders, prayer and coffee?! I think not 😁

Join us this Thursday, January 8 at Rustbelt Coffee from 8:30am-10am for Coffee & Conversations. The topic: HOW TO LEAD WITH PRAYER.☕️ This time, Savannah Marten from Bella Vita Network and Jacob Lammers from Cru University of Toledo will be joining us to share how they personally lead with prayer and creatively implement prayer into their champion growth strategy. Come join the conversation as we kick off the year together in community and in prayer.

Pop-in for a little while or stay the whole time. Either way, we hope you'll join us!

10/29/2025

Pastors,

It appears we may face a food crisis among our low income neighbors. Perhaps the folks in Washington will come to their senses this week? But, if not, we will see 40 million Americans without food stamps.
In the Toledo area, there are more than 66,000 people dependent on SNAP benefits to provide meals for their families. This is an opportunity for the church in Toledo to unify and help fill the gap in these benefits.

Could those of us who operate food, pantries double the number of people we serve by next week? Could those of you who pastor churches who do not operate food banks help resource those of us who do? It would be great if every church created an emergency food drive this weekend. Some of us are forming an ad hoc committee to advocate for solutions to this crisis. If you would like to join, please let myself or Pastor Earl Harris at Vision Ministries know.

Protein sources are especially hard to come by. Canned meat is one solution. We could buy livestock and have them processed as we did during the pandemic. Or, we could buy truckloads of canned meat from a manufacturer or distributor. If anyone has connections in either of those areas, please let me know.

I'm sure there are other great ideas out there we've not yet thought of. Any suggestions are much appreciated.

Thanks

David and Kelly Kaiser
Mosaic Ministries
[email protected]
419.270.2582

10/27/2025

Incredible things continuing to happen at Isaiah 117 House Lucas Co OH!