Why Your Top 25 Matter More Than You Think
You're about to build a list of 500+ names.
But here's the secret: Not all 500 are equal.
Your job is to know the difference—and focus your energy accordingly.
The 25-200-275 Framework
Your Top 25 (Legacy Partners)
People who already believe in you deeply. Most likely to give immediately, become your connection team, and refer others.
Your Next 200 (High-Priority)
Strong relationships with good potential. Christians who understand missions, family, close friends.
Your Final 275 (Broad Network)
Real connections with lower probability. Distant acquaintances, old classmates, casual connections.
All 500 belong on your list. But you reach out in order of priority.
The Connection Team Concept
Your goal with the Top 25: recruit 10-15 to become Connection Team members who:
Give monthly support ($50-100+)
Pray regularly (weekly)
Refer you to 5-10 people in their network
Do the math:
10 connection team members
Each introduces you to 5 referrals
= 50 warm introductions beyond your original 500
This is how you multiply your network.
How to Identify Your Top 25
Ask yourself:
Belief: Do they already believe in my calling?
Influence: Are they well-connected? Would others listen to their recommendation?
Commitment: Have they shown up for me before? Will they follow through?
If someone scores high on all three, they're Top 25 material.
The Outreach Sequence
Week 1-2: Contact Top 25
Week 3-4: Recruit Connection Team from those who say yes
Week 5-8: Contact next 50-100 high-priority names
Week 9-12: Continue through next 100
Month 4+: Work through broader network + referrals
Start strong. Build momentum. Expand systematically.
The 80/20 Rule
Here's what I've observed: 80% of your support typically comes from 20% of your contacts.
That's roughly 100 people from your 500-name list.
You don't know which 100 ahead of time—that's why you need the full 500.
But you can make educated guesses. Focus there first.
Why This Prevents Burnout
When you start with your Top 25 and get 10-15 supporters quickly, you gain confidence and momentum.
That carries you through harder conversations later.
Start strong. Stay strong.
Ready to identify your Top 25? That's Hour 1.
Let's go!
