Show me the money! And I’ll show you the stewardship!
In an effort to be transparent with you, here is a summary of how I will use the money you donate to support me.
AIM (Adventures in Missions) is a not-for-profit group and a member in good standing of Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (www.efca.org). They try to do everything in a way that is cost-effective. Given the unique nature of the World Race, a lot of the money is spent on travel and translators. But, since we visit poor countries, very little money is spent on food and lodging (we camp out a lot!). My team is given a strict budget to follow, and we are expected to report back (with receipts) to AIM regularly.
All personal expenses like toiletries, clothing, souvenirs, entertainment, sight-seeing, and extra food (like coffee or ice cream) are paid for by my from my own money. Other than that, though, I am not allowed to support myself with my own money – that is very frustrating and humbling for me, but it is part of the missionary life. AIM directed me to Bible passages that explain the theory behind support-raising, and I am trusting God to provide.
Here are the numbers:
65% is used for direct expenses like travel, food, lodging, and ministry expenses
25% is used for indirect expenses like set-up, training, debrief, and leadership
10% goes to administrative costs
More specifically,
27% air travel
21% ground travel
24% food, lodging and ministry
12% debrief and training
6% recruiting, PR, and IT
10% Administrative costs
For more information, see also my official support letter, or ask me directly. I have to raise a total of $13,800, and I appreciate any donation you make. You can make a one-time offering or pledge a certain amount per month. Click here to donate on-line.
