| Be dedicated to God | 8:5 |
| Provide information | 8:4 |
| Show definite purpose and goal | 8:4 |
| Be enthusiastic | 8:7, 8, 11 |
| Reveal honesty and integrity | 8:21 |
| Be accountable | 9:3 |
| Let people give willingly | 9:7 |
| Be generous yourselves | 8:7 |
| Have someone to keep it moving | 8:18-22 |
| Be persistent, trusting God to provide | 2 Cor. 8:2ff |
The topic of fund-raising is not one to be avoided or one that should embarrass us, but all fund-raising efforts should be planned and conducted responsibly.