Chronic Joy Friend–Raising
Cultivate. Strengthen. Build. It’s all about relationship.
Friend-Raising starts with story – with our why: why we give, serve, pray, and invest our time, talents, and resources in the mission and ministry of Chronic Joy®. And the best part? You only need a few good friends to start!
Two are better than one … a good return comes when two work together.
(Ecclesiastes 4:9)
FRIEND-RAISING
A MINISTRY OF CONNECTION
Friend-Raising is the important work of developing a community of people who are excited about the important work of Chronic Joy®. At its core, friend-raising is all about relationship and it begins with story: our why — why we give, serve, pray, and invest in the mission and ministry of Chronic Joy®.
At Chronic Joy®, we want each donor to feel valued, invited, cared about, and heard, so that as we engage with each other, we also strengthen one another, building together toward God’s future for Chronic Joy®.
WHERE DO WE BEGIN?
Friend-Raising begins with genuine, compassionate human connection, and the best part is you only need a few good friends to start!
WHY FRIEND-RAISE?
Friends listen, encourage, and enrich us. They show up and get involved, introduce us to new people, places, things, and ideas, and they’re interested in who we are, what we do, and why.
FRIEND-RAISING QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
- Who in your family would be excited to learn what you love most about Chronic Joy?
- Do you have a friend or loved one who might be grateful to learn about our comprehensive resources?
- Do you know a neighbor who is caring for a chronically ill child, spouse, or aging parent?
- Have you ever considered hosting a fundraiser for your social media friends?
- Do your friends or co-workers know about our easy, no-cost ways to donate through Thrivent Choice Dollars or Thrivent Action Teams?
- Did you know Chronic Joy offers celebration, honor, and memorial gifts?
6 P’s TO GET YOU STARTED
Friend-raising is all about relationship – one precious person at a time.
- Prayer – Prayer is the heartbeat of Chronic Joy and the foundation of every relationship we build. Friend-raising is exactly the same.
- Passion – We’re passionate about making a difference, one precious life at a time, and that’s the beauty of friend-raising. It’s all about relationships.
- Purpose – Purpose is practical and begins with loving God and loving others.
- Plan – Friend-raising is love in action, an invitation to reach out to those we know, a choice to give what we have, and an opportunity to share what we’re passionate about. (Learn more about becoming a Chronic Joy Ambassador of Intentional Kindness.)
- Praise – Praise is our joy-filled response to God for inviting us to share what we love with those we love.
- Polite Persistence – Friend-raising begins with an invitation to learn about Chronic Joy and an ongoing conversation about the mission of this global resource ministry.
HOW TO CONNECT IN FOUR EASY STEPS
- Invite three friends to learn your why.
- Tell them what most excites you about Chronic Joy.
- Share how you discovered the ministry, and your favorite program or go-to resource.
- Listen, love, and pray. Then connect.
Did you know the number one reason people give and get involved is because we ask?
Extend the invitation then bravely share your why.
SAMPLE INTRODUCTION
Dear Friend,
I’d like to introduce you to Chronic Joy. As a global resource ministry, they are dedicated to compassionately serving all those affected by chronic illness, mental illness, chronic pain, and disability.
Chronic Joy is a blessing to me because …
You can visit their website: chronic-joy.org.
Also, for a quick snapshot about Chronic Joy, take a look at any of these:
Let’s talk soon so I can share even more about why I’m so excited about Chronic Joy.
(Copy and paste the above, then make it your own.)
SHARING LIFE, DISCOVERING HOPE
Friend-Raising
At its core, friend-raising is all about relationship and it begins with story – our why - why we give, serve, pray, and invest in the mission and ministry of Chronic Joy.