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| Lori: (11/02/05) Greetings Mister Jack =) I am a missionary to the Philippines, and have been bringing in teams twice a year. It all has taken me by surprise by the numbers that want to go with me including school groups, and because of this and other reasons I want to start a missions "organization" through my church...question is =) What do I need to do to start up this new adventure? =) Thank-you for any help that you could share with me. -Lori |
| Jack: Lori, I think you need the following:
1) A way for people who donate to your efforts to be able to receive official receipts that will be recognized by the IRS. 2) A secretary to handle these administrative details. 3) A Board of some kind that can counsel you, supervise your projections, and give you accountability before others. When you speak of “my church” I don’t know whether you are referring to your congregation in the Philippines or in North America. If in North America, my suggestion is that you speak with your pastor about these things and/or a wise layman or group of laymen/women in your congregation. A lawyer or accountant will be able to tell you how to set up a non-profit organization. On the other hand, depending on the size of your church, they may be willing to help you by receipting gifts people give you for this ministry, and set up some kind of Board to supervise you and give you accountability (unless the amount of people and paper work got too large!). Through whom did you go to the Philippines? A mission agency? Can’t they help you with these questions? I home these thoughts will be helpful. Jack |
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