Donations

                                                        Financial Policy

We subscribe to a written statement of faith clearly affirming our commitment to the evangelical Christian doctrine. Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the singular objective of our financial conduct.

A responsible Board of Directors, the majority of whom will not be staff members or their relatives, will govern us. Our full Board will meet at least three times annually to establish policies, set budgets, oversee operations, and review ministry accomplishments.

Our financial statements will be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. We will seek to conduct our activities with the highest standards of integrity and to avoid conflicts of interest. Because we believe that it is God's place to prompt a response to our fund-raising appeals, we shun high-pressure or manipulative fund-raising tactics.

Our fund-raising appeals will clearly identify the purpose and programs to which donations will be applied, and we will ensure that donations are used for the purposes for which they were raised. Our Board will direct that all contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we will assess ten percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we may receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we will use these funds to meet a similar pressing need. Our policy will be to meet the needs God lays before us, so that Christ is lifted up and the Gospel advanced.

Contributions to the ministry are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. In order to help our donors determine the tax-deductible portion of their gifts, we will receipt all donations showing the fair market value of any goods or services provided to the donor.

We will not operate this ministry with indebtedness that dishonors the cause of Christ and hinders the work of the Gospel. When we make a purchase, we will pay the approved invoice within 30 days. We do not intend to use the vendor's money. While we may occasionally borrow funds for capital expenditures, we will promptly repay those loans.

Out of respect for individuals' privacy, we will not sell or rent our mailing list to other groups wishing to use the names and addresses of our supporters. We will maintain tight security on our list of friends and supporters.