Ministry Partner Development: Core
Build lasting partnerships and fund your calling with confidence.
Enroll your team in a 4-week, guided cohort experience led by a church planter with over 40 years of experience.
+1,000 ministry leaders coached and trained
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
This 4-week Training & Coaching Program helps your staff:
Build a strong foundation for long-term partner development
Communicate your organization’s mission with clarity and confidence
Raise full financial support in alignment with your values and calling
Grow spiritually as they engage partners in meaningful, biblical relationships
Each staff member leaves with practical tools, templates, and a repeatable system they can use to sustain their ministry for years to come.
Cohort experience
Step-by-step, your staff will train alongside peers in a supportive, small-group environment designed for interaction, accountability, and personal growth.
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Each week, your staff will join a 120-minute live Zoom session led by Jim Hamilton — a veteran church planter, missionary, and executive coach with over 40 years of ministry and leadership experience.
Each session includes:
Live teaching that blends biblical conviction with proven partnership strategies
Breakout discussions where participants immediately apply insights through guided exercises
Group reflections to process key takeaways and share learning across teams and ministries
Dedicated Q&A to ask questions and contextualize strategies for your organization
Benefits:
Your team will gain clarity and confidence through interactive learning — developing shared language, practical tools, and a unified approach to partnership development across your organization.
Live Session Dates:
Live session dates are scheduled specifically for your organization and cohort, based on your team’s availability and time zone needs.
Each cohort is delivered as a private group experience and requires a minimum of 10 participants.
Once your group is confirmed, we’ll work with you to set dates that best serve your leaders.
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Between sessions, your staff will receive a series of short micro-lessons designed to reinforce and expand on each week’s content.
They’ll also get:
Downloadable templates and checklists for partner communication and follow-up
Worksheets to map, segment, and track relationships effectively
Weekly practice prompts that encourage real-world application within their ministry roles
Lifetime access to recordings and materials for continued growth and onboarding new team members
Benefits:
Your staff will absorb the content at their own pace, apply principles to their ministry context, and walk away with ready-to-use tools that strengthen both individual performance and organizational consistency.
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Your team will be invited into a private online community created specifically for MPD cohorts.
Here’s how it supports your organization’s growth:
Peer-to-peer connection with leaders across ministries and organizations
A safe, encouraging space to share progress, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate wins
Central access to session recordings, key resources, and cohort updates in one easy-to-navigate location
Ongoing interaction and encouragement that extends well beyond the 4-week program
Benefits:
Your staff will experience the strength of community-based learning, gaining new perspectives and support from other ministry professionals — while fostering unity, motivation, and accountability within your organization.
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Throughout the program, you’ll schedule a 15–30 minute personal coaching call with Jim.
These one-on-one check-ins provide tailored feedback, accountability, and guidance to help you refine strategies, overcome roadblocks, and accelerate your progress toward a thriving, mission-driven network.
Trainer & Executive Coach
Dr. Jim Hamilton brings over 40 years of experience as a church planter, Organizational Executive Director, missionary and pastor.
He’s walked the very path this program prepares you for: raising support, building partnerships, and trusting God deeply along the way.
Jim is known for his down-to-earth teaching style and genuine investment in the people he serves. He creates a learning space that’s both honest and encouraging: where strategy meets soul, and principles become practice.
His training & coaching is backed by certifications in Ministry Partner Development, Executive Coaching, and Team Coaching through globally recognized organizations like the International Coaching Federation and Support Raising Solutions (SRS).
This unique combination of ministry experience and professional coaching expertise makes Jim especially effective in guiding leaders toward sustainable, Spirit-led ministry partnership.
In the past 20 years, Jim has trained and coached
more than 1,000 ministry leaders - equipping them to build lasting partnerships and sustain their Kingdom calling.
Daniel S.
“Jim helped carry the weight I was holding alone. His guidance opened new doors and new perspectives, and for the first time, I feel like I’m not walking this path by myself.”
Martha T.
“I no longer see MPD as asking for myself - I now invite people into God’s work of reconciliation through our ministry. That shift changed everything.”
Bob. A.
“Your reminders were exactly what I needed in the field - practical, grounding, and immediately useful.”
Cheryl E.
The bigger-picture strategy gave me clarity and renewed motivation.”
Kevin O.
“When I stopped focusing only on money and started seeing partnerships, everything opened up. God’s math works better than mine.”"
Samantha L.
“The clarity you brought was GOLD. The scaling partner opportunity finally clicked.”
Investment
Time investment
Live sessions - 3 hours each for three Mondays. Session dates are tailored to your organization. We partner with you to design a schedule that fits your leaders, ministry rhythms, and time zones. Each cohort runs as a dedicated group with a minimum of 10 participants.
Learning & practice — 4–6 hours per week for lessons, exercises, and partner engagement
Community engagement - as much or as little as you like; participate in group discussions, peer check-ins, and community sharing.
The time your staff invests now will strengthen their confidence, expand their partnerships, and reduce years of financial uncertainty and stress for your organization.
What’s Included
4 live Zoom sessions with Jim Hamilton (12+ total hours) - training, reflection, and practical application (~$2,000 value)
Weekly micro-lessons with actionable steps (~$800 value)
Downloadable templates & tools — ready-to-use letters, emails, and communication scripts (~$500 value)
Access to private community for collaboration and accountability (~$400 value)
Session recordings for lifetime access (~$500 value)
Ongoing peer network — staff stay connected to others raising support across organizations (~$300 value)
Total Value: $4,500+
Your Price: $399 per person
When each team member applies what they learn and gains just one new Ministry Partner at $100/month, your organization’s investment is covered in 6 months.
Two partners - and the return comes in under 3 months, while your staff continues to multiply results for years to come.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes - absolutely. The program is intentionally simple and user-friendly, even if you’re not comfortable with technology.
Everything happens in two familiar spaces: a private Facebook group (where we share materials and updates) and Zoom (for live sessions). If you already use Facebook, you’re 90% of the way there.
And you’re never on your own - our Program Manager is available for quick, friendly support if you ever run into a tech issue or need help finding something. We’re here to make the experience smooth and stress-free so you can focus on what matters: your ministry growth.
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This MPD Program is a great fit if you:
Are planting a church, entering missions, or raising support for Kingdom-centered work
Want to build meaningful, long-term relationships with ministry partners
Are willing to put in the time to learn, apply, and grow
See this as a calling, not just a job
Want biblical grounding, practical tools, and relational guidance - not just fundraising tips
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This may not be the right fit if you:
See partner development as just a task
If you treat support-raising like a box to check instead of a ministry opportunity, this program likely won't connect.Aren't ready to put in consistent effort
The program requires steady weekly commitment - it's not passive learning.Aren't fully committed to your calling
This journey is designed for people who are clear about stepping into ministry and ready to move forward.Want a quick fix instead of a lasting foundation
MPD is about long-term, Spirit-led partnership - not fast fundraising tactics. -
No worries - we understand that life happens.
All live sessions are recorded and shared in the Facebook community, so you can watch the replay at your convenience.
While we encourage live participation for the best experience, you won't miss out on the content if you can't attend.
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All of the above!
Many participants join as couples, but individuals are welcome and supported just as fully.
The content, exercises, and community are designed to work whether you're navigating this journey alone or with a partner.
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Yes. MPD Advanced is open to ministry leaders worldwide.
All session times are listed in multiple time zones, and recordings are available for flexible participation.
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You’ll join a private cohort community where participants share wins, challenges, and encouragement.
It’s a safe, supportive environment designed for collaboration, prayer, and accountability.
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The tools, coaching, and structure are all designed to move you toward full funding - but the results depend on your commitment to applying what you learn.
We'll provide the framework, accountability, and support.
You'll provide the follow-through, prayer, and personal outreach.
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Both - and more than that.
We'll equip you with practical tools, yes - but we'll also help you develop the mindset, spiritual grounding, and relational skills needed for long-term, sustainable ministry.
MPD isn't just about funding a moment - it's about building a foundation for a lifetime of Kingdom impact.