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Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword for tech companies. In 2026, it is a tool that every faith-based nonprofit and church needs to understand, even if they choose not to use all of it. In a recent episode of the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, host Ken McQuiller shared his firsthand experience using AI in his grant writing consulting practice and the lessons he has learned along the way. Whether you are a skeptic or a curious early adopter, this guide breaks down th

Fundraising in the Bible: 4 Lessons from the Feeding of the 5,000 for Faith-Based Nonprofits By Ken McQuiller | Nonprofit Missionary Podcast Most people don't hear sermons about fundraising from the pulpit. But the Bible is full of principles that translate directly into how we fund faith-based nonprofits, ministries, and missions. In this episode of the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, we explore one of the most well-known miracles in all four Gospels — the feeding of the 5,000

fter two years of nonprofit consulting, I noticed a pattern — and it bothered me. Faith-based nonprofits would find me, get excited about grant writing, invest $2,500 in a five-grant package, and then walk away disappointed when not every grant came through. Some saw great results. Others didn't. But the ones who didn't? They didn't just lose faith in me — they lost faith in grants altogether. And that's the real problem.

By Ken McQuiller | Nonprofit Missionary Podcast Introduction We've all heard them — the jaw-dropping testimonies where a student opens their mailbox and finds a check for the exact amount they owe, or a missionary shares how God provided out of nowhere. These stories are powerful, inspiring, and worth celebrating. But here's a take you might not expect: radical testimonies, when misapplied, can actually hurt faith-based nonprofits. In this episode of the Nonprofit Missionary