Managing Money on the Mission Field Without Losing It with Vonna Laue

Do finances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain exhausting? Wondering how to run a budget, set up a nonprofit, or stay financially accountable, without a finance degree? We’ve got you covered.

In this episode, financial expert and missions CFO Vonna Laue joins us to share down-to-earth wisdom on how missionaries can manage money well, without losing their minds or their calling.

From personal budgeting tips to nonprofit setup, time-saving tools, and creative ways to get help (even if numbers aren’t your thing), this conversation is packed with practical, encouraging advice for your financial life on the field.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• What to do first when you're handed the keys to a new nonprofit
• One small shift that makes asking financial questions feel less intimidating
• How to find free help from people who actually love spreadsheets
• Where missionaries go wrong with expense reports—and how to fix it
• Creative ways AI can save you hours (without compromising your integrity)

Hey missionaries—how are your finances on the field? At Modern Day Missions, we make it simple for missionaries to receive donations and for donors to give. Serving 1,100+ missionaries worldwide, we free you to focus on your calling. We also offer resources like our weekly podcast, fundraising coaching, and a resource-packed newsletter. Connect with us at modernday.org

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