Fundraising is often misunderstood. Many leaders fear it, avoid it, or treat it as a necessary burden. But what if asking is not about money at all? What if asking is actually ministry?

In The Ministry of Asking, nonprofit leader and spiritual writer David F. Sellery reframes one of the most uncomfortable responsibilities of leadership and reveals its deeper purpose. Asking is not manipulation. It is not pressure. It is an invitation into mission, generosity, and transformation.

Building on the vision introduced in The Heart of Giving, this book explores the spiritual and relational dimensions of fundraising. Through practical insight, real-world experience, and thoughtful reflection, Sellery shows how asking can become an act of stewardship, trust, and partnership.

Inside this book, readers will discover: