| FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions |
Where does the Money go?
The Fund Raising requirements of Itineration were in 1 of 2
categories: Monthly Commitments or the Cash Budget.
The Monthly Commitments are what provide monthly life
support, ministry and work funds for us during our 1 year
of Language School in Costa Rica and our first 2 years in
Venezuela. The Cash Budget is similar to a savings
account in that these funds are held by AGWM in our work
account and disbursed to us categorically once a month as
needed for the particular expenses. See the pie charts to
the right for our budget breakdowns.
Why not just stay here in America where good
preachers are needed?
I love this question. Yes, there is a great need in the USA
for gifted evangelism; however, the Holy Spirit has spoken
to us to GO to Venezuela. When the voice of the Lord
speaks, you and us should not only listen, but also obey
whatever God tells us to do.
Are your wife and children with you?
Yes, and I wouldn't have left without them.
How long will you be gone?
Three years total. One year here in Costa Rica for
Spanish Language School then two years in Venezuela.
We will come back home for one year of deputation with
plans to return to Venezuela for four years. We are
prepared to give the rest of our lives to this ministry of
missions if that is the will of God.
Where does the money come from?
It comes completely from churches and individuals that
give to us on a monthly basis. No, our national office does
not automatically payroll us, but our account is maintained
by them We had to raise 100% of all of our own funds.
Once we left the USA, AGWM will underwrite a portion for
us if life support funds do not come in. However, as they
should, they have a limit and additionally once we return to
the USA we have to raise the cash to reimburse AGWM.
We traveled in 25 months to over 300 services in 6
different states. We are supported monthly by almost over
140 churches and individuals. On a monthly basis our
account is on "The Faith Based Plan."
The Fund Raising requirements of Itineration were in 1 of 2
categories: Monthly Commitments or the Cash Budget.
The Monthly Commitments are what provide monthly life
support, ministry and work funds for us during our 1 year
of Language School in Costa Rica and our first 2 years in
Venezuela. The Cash Budget is similar to a savings
account in that these funds are held by AGWM in our work
account and disbursed to us categorically once a month as
needed for the particular expenses. See the pie charts to
the right for our budget breakdowns.
Why not just stay here in America where good
preachers are needed?
I love this question. Yes, there is a great need in the USA
for gifted evangelism; however, the Holy Spirit has spoken
to us to GO to Venezuela. When the voice of the Lord
speaks, you and us should not only listen, but also obey
whatever God tells us to do.
Are your wife and children with you?
Yes, and I wouldn't have left without them.
How long will you be gone?
Three years total. One year here in Costa Rica for
Spanish Language School then two years in Venezuela.
We will come back home for one year of deputation with
plans to return to Venezuela for four years. We are
prepared to give the rest of our lives to this ministry of
missions if that is the will of God.
Where does the money come from?
It comes completely from churches and individuals that
give to us on a monthly basis. No, our national office does
not automatically payroll us, but our account is maintained
by them We had to raise 100% of all of our own funds.
Once we left the USA, AGWM will underwrite a portion for
us if life support funds do not come in. However, as they
should, they have a limit and additionally once we return to
the USA we have to raise the cash to reimburse AGWM.
We traveled in 25 months to over 300 services in 6
different states. We are supported monthly by almost over
140 churches and individuals. On a monthly basis our
account is on "The Faith Based Plan."
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