Who is Reliant?
We were born in 1989 as a mission support agency for a small group of campus church planters. A lot's changed since then! (Less stonewashed jeans, for one).
Today we mobilize church planters and missionaries across like-minded missional groups and church-planting networks. As we've expanded our partnerships, we've adopted a new name. Yet our devotion to Jesus' command to "Go and make disciples..." remains. It's who we are.
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Step by Step: How God Established My Path to Ministry
Russell Dietrich 5.19.26What happens when you try to follow God without fully surrendering your life? Russell Dietrich shares how that struggle became the starting point for healing, community, and ministry. -
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Is Support-Based Ministry Right for You?
Mike Easton 5.5.26Support-based ministry can feel uncertain, but it may be one of the most impactful ways to live out your faith. Explore how it shapes you, advances the gospel, and invites others into the mission. -
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The Hidden Shame of Support-Raising
Jenni Saniuk Orlando, FL 4.21.26What if the hardest part of support-raising isn’t the strategy, but the silent pressure to prove yourself? This article explores how shame shows up and how to anchor yourself in faithfulness instead. -
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The Church as the Hub for Missions
Matt Elkins 4.7.26Global missions are changing rapidly. But one question remains: who is responsible for sending, and why does the local church still matter most? -
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Called to Excellence: Christian Organizations as Model Employers
Crystal Wadin 3.24.26Christian workplaces aren’t immune to conflict, burnout, or power struggles. But when ministries lead well, they have a unique opportunity to model the gospel in action. In this article, you’ll discover practical ways to lead with vulnerability and intentionality. -
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The Spirituality of Networking: How God Builds a Team
Matthew McClure 3.3.26What happens when you’re called to build a ministry team, but you don’t have many connections to start with? When most of the people you need to reach out to feel like strangers, support raising can feel intimidating and uncertain. This story shares what it’s really like to start with a short contact list and step out anyway, and how one unexpected act of generosity changed everything. -
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The Magic of Moms in Ministry
Jenni Saniuk Orlando, FL 2.17.26Moms in ministry bring faith to life in ways that are profoundly transformative. See how their gifts ripple through the Church, their homes, and the next generation. -
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Kingdom Connections: How to Expand Your Network
Karl Koemmpel 2.10.26What if building a team of supporters doesn’t start with asking, but with praying? This article explores how prayer, clarity, and kingdom alignment reshape how you grow your network and invite others into meaningful, lasting partnerships. -
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Support-Raising as Ministry: Honoring Your Support Team
Aaron Bradley Reliant Mission, Inc. 1.27.26Support-raising goes beyond funding your ministry. The people who support you are more valuable than you can imagine, and honoring them is paramount to having mutual, life-giving ministry team relationships. In this article, you’ll learn practical ways to strengthen those connections and experience the impact of being intentional with those God has placed in your lives. -
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How to Transform a Year-End Gift into a Lasting Partnership
Keva Ambre Orlando, FL 1.13.26What if that year-end gift was the beginning of a conversation instead of the end of one? Here’s a simple 4-step approach to follow up well and build lasting partnerships. -
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How to Send Western Missionaries Wisely in the Global South Era
Mike Easton 12.16.25Part 3 of a 3-Part Series: With the Rise of the Global South, Why Still Send Western Missionaries? In Part 3, we explore how Western missionaries can wisely serve today, partnering with Global South leaders and stewarding resources with humility and impact. -
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Why Western Sending Still Matters
Mike Easton 12.2.25Part 2 of a 3-Part Series: With the Rise of the Global South, Why Still Send Western Missionaries? In Part 2, we explore why the Church should not abandon Western sending and offer a wise, balanced approach to fulfilling the Great Commission. -
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The Rise of the Global South in Missions
Mike Easton 11.18.25Part 1 of a 3-Part Series: With the Rise of the Global South, Why Still Send Western Missionaries? In Part 1, we explore how the Global South is transforming missions as indigenous leaders and near-culture missionaries drive a new era of gospel outreach worldwide. -
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Donor Engagement: Faithfulness Over Obligation
Jenni Saniuk Orlando, FL 11.4.25What if donor engagement wasn’t about pressure, but presence? Learn how authenticity and faithfulness build deeper, longer-lasting support than constant contact ever could. -
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The Lasting Impact of Pre-Field Training
Julie Thompson 10.21.25What if one training could shape the way you live, years after it ends? Pre-field training is more than preparation for life overseas. In this article, we explore how its lessons resurface over time and why this 4–6-week intensive stays with you long after the field. -
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Kingdom Connections: A Biblical Perspective on Networking
Karl Koemmpel 10.7.25What if networking wasn’t a business strategy, but a biblical practice? In this article, we explore how Paul’s network in Romans 16 offers a model for authentic connection, shared mission, and mutual support in ministry. -
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Why a Year-End Appeal Is Worth It: Real Stories, Real Impact, Real Partnership
Keva Ambre Orlando, FL 9.17.25In this article, you'll hear about real missionaries who boldly stepped out with a year-end appeal and saw God exceed their expectations, from surprising five-figure gifts to lasting support. Whether you're hesitant or experienced, these stories will encourage you to take your next step in fundraising with faith and confidence. -
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Discipling Donors: Building vs. Extracting
Demeko Bivens 9.3.25In this powerful reflection, church planter Demeko Bivens shares his personal journey from rural poverty to leading an urban church, highlighting the tension he felt around fundraising. Rather than viewing donors as financial sources, he redefines support-raising as a form of discipleship and a gospel partnership that transforms both giver and receiver. -
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The Church as Sender: How to Cultivate a Sent Identity
Mike Easton 8.20.25What if your church viewed every member not just as a disciple, but as a missionary in the making? This article explores how churches can proactively cultivate a “sent identity” and raise up leaders who carry the gospel locally and globally. -
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The Church as Sender: The Biblical Why
Mike Easton 8.5.25This two-part series explores the scriptural foundations for why and how the church should be the primary sender in global missions. In part 1, we delve into why the healthiest and most biblical sending starts with the local church.
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