The Nitty Gritty Financial Information
This is going to be a long post, but there will be a ton of good, helpful information for those of you reading this who are either already giving financially or for those who are going to give.
Let me just take a moment to say this now:
THANK YOU, THANK YOU,
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
This is the most difficult part of going into ministry for anyone: to seek financial support. It is a long process of humbling myself before God, recognizing that He is in control. This is not my trip; This is His ministry, and I am just His unworthy servant (Luke 17). Wherever He calls me, that is where I should go, and He will provide the way for me to get there. Not only do I have to remain faithful to His call, but I also thank you for remaining faithfully obedient in sacrificially giving His money back for His purposes. Doing so, you have been able to join in this ministry, too, so I am excited and thank you once again so much for that as well.
Without the support that God has so faithfully provided through you, we together would not be able to share in the blessing that come from that.
Deadlines
I have to raise a total of $15,500 to be able to participate on the World Race.
This may seem like a lot of money, but it really is not all that much for living expenses for 11 months around the world.
There are a few different deadlines that I have to meet.
I have to have $3,500 in my account
2 weeks before I leave for training camp in October.
My training camp is October 13-20, 2012,
so I need $3,500 raised and in my account by October 1, 2012.
The next deadline is to have $6,500 in my account
2 weeks before I leave for the World Race.
My departure date is January 1, 2013,
so I need $6,500 raised and in my account by December 15, 2012.
My third deadline is to have $11,000 in my account
3 months into the trip, which would be by April 1, 2013.
My final deadline that I have to meet is to be 100% funded ($15,500 raised and in my account)
6 months into the trip, which is by July 1, 2013.
Note: Pledged money does not count towards the total amount raised in my account (only what is given).
If I do not meet these deadlines, I will not be able to continue with the World Race. If I am already gone, I will be sent back home.
How to Give
Adventure in Missions (AIM), which is the parent sending organization, offers 4 different ways to donate.
1. Credit/Debit Card
Donate through a one time or recurring charge to your debit or credit card. This can be done by pressing the “Support Me!” link on this blog underneath my picture (which takes you to www.adventures.org/give/)
2. Bank Draft
Donate through a one time or recurring charge to your debit or credit card. This can be done by pressing the “Support Me!” link on this blog underneath my picture (which takes you to www.adventures.org/give/)
NOTE: When donations are made on my behalf there are fees charged by the credit card and transaction processing companies. To cover these costs, 5% is removed from donations made by credit card when those donations are credited to my account. You can select the Bank Draft option to decrease the fee to 3%.
3. Written Check
Send a check payable to “Adventure in Missions” accompanied by one of my fundraising cards to:
Adventures in Missions
PO Box 534470
Atlanta, GA 30353-4470
Keep in mind, sending a check can take approximately 2 weeks from the date you mail the check before it will be credited to my support account.
4. Automatic Funds Transfer
DynaPay is a service provided which automatically transfers money from a checking account each month with no fees.
To sign up for DynaPay, contact me via email at [email protected], and I will send you the DynaPay form to fill out to be sent With a voided check to:
Adventures in Missions
Attn: Accounting
6000 Wellspring Trail
Gainesville, GA 30506
However, with this option, you MUST contact the Adventures in Missions office to stop the automatic withdrawal when you no longer wish to keep giving. DynaPay will continue to deduct each month unless you directly say “Please cancel my donation now.”
World Race Financial Distribution
Below, you will find the breakdown of costs and how the money given is allocated.
The $15,500 is broken down by these categories:
- Training Camp — $320 (2%)
- Field Support — $620 (4%)
- WR Development Program — $1,860 (12%)
- Administration Fees — $2,635 (17%)
- World Racer — $10,075 (65%)
65% of the funds that I will be raising go towards my expenses for the 11 months.
As a World Racer, my budget is broken down into these categories:
- Intercontinental Travel — $4,235.00 (45%)
- Food — $1,256.25 (13%)
- Lodging — $1,758.75 (19%)
- Transportation — $1,005.00 (11%)
- Long Distance Travel & Misc. Supplies — $1,115.55 (12%)
Hopefully this was able to answer some of your questions and give you important information.
If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to contact me anytime at [email protected].
I really appreciate your support and willingness to give.
Thank you!
