Therefore show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it. 2 Corinthians 8:24
“Proper planning of financial appeals is important, and safeguards should be set before the event… To introduce higher standards of accountability, we must lead by example. Accountability is something that we as leadership should choose to have, for our own good and the protection of the Lord’s name, not something that is forced upon us.”
Christopher J. H. Wright in The Gift of Accountability (Carlisle, UK: Langham Global Library, 2013) 56, 61.
Thanks for your prayers.
The Belize City onsite teaching event on the topic of “Strengthening Churches and Ministries for Sustainability” went great. Pastors and ministry workers said they were inspired and empowered to make a difference. They appreciated the biblical teaching, interactive discussion, and practical tools.
While on this trip, GTP just launched another fundraising initiative.
It’s called the GTP Trust Fund. The board voted unanimously to set it up as a tool for receiving complex contributions and planned gifts. Its not an endowment but a fund that will be used to resource major projects outside the limits of our operating budget.It’s an exciting step for GTP. To learn more about the GTP Trust Fund, click here.
And this GTP Trust Fund campaign seeking a total of $10,000 USD (to launch the fund) by 15 March 2022 will use a tool called Classy that has safeguards. It accepts gifts in over 100 currencies and provides detailed reports to account for all the giving. While some services have a small cost, it is worth it to get the international collection right.
And reply if you want a copy of the GTP trip report for Belize when it is available.
Shortly we go back on radio this morning to share about why JOE is a great tool for making disciples across the whole nation. This is so exciting. Then we will worship in a local church and wrap things today and start heading back home to our respective countries tomorrow.