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 | stanley (11/04/09) Hi Jack, I`m glad to find out you site. I`ve been a missionary in south africa for two years. But while in Africa, I was faced with financial... |
| Michelle (10/26/09) My husband and I have a strong call on our hearts to go serve overseas. We are just starting to pray for direction & guidance as to where... |
| Kathleen (06/17/09)
Dear Jack, I worked overseas a few years back a research assistant for a national Christian charity in Wales, UK. While I was... |
| Jozeca (06/02/09) Hello Jack, After a recent short-term trip to Colombia, I'm planning on returning to work with missionaries there who do church planting... |
| Sharlene (06/01/09) Hi Jack, I have just graduated from college with a degree in missions. Originally, i took that major because i really want to serve... |
| Emily (05/27/09)
Hi Jack, I have a bit of a moral dilemma here, and I'm hearing conflicting opinions from people I respect. I am a... |
| Mandy (04/20/09) Hey Jack, I am going overseas to Nairobi Kenya for a medical missions trip at the end of May. I need to raise $3,000 more in order to... |
| Denae (03/16/09) Does the bible speak about missionaries asking for money? I am going to be a missionary and am struggling with the idea of asking for money.... |
| Natalie (02/10/09) Hi Jack, What do you think about fundraising money from non-Christians? Do you think short-term missions trips should be completely... |
| steven (10/18/08) hello I have a question. I recently started a radio based ministry for the youth (high school and college). with a focus on outreach to... |
| Fletcher (09/22/08) do you notice any difference in single missionaries verse married couples in how they raise support? is it easier for them, more difficult,... |
| vanessa (09/04/08) our family would like to go to nicaragua and start a childrens home there. we are coordinating our efforts with a small non profit organization.... |
| Jim Leffew (05/06/08) Jack, My wife and I served for 22 years in the southern Phillipines as church planting missionaries. We had to leave shortly after 911... |
| Hilary (02/06/08) Hello Jack, My husband and I are certain that we have been called to fulltime missions (as soon as we get his student loans paid, which... |
| Jozeca (12/07/07) Hello Jack, I'm a 19-year-old college student (currently in my second year of Bible school, and I also have my AA degree). I see missions... |
| Jacy (11/25/07) Hi Jack, I finished college with some debt, and currently I am woking for a non-profit organization. And in the free time, I help out... |
| Joshua (11/20/07) Mr. Jack, I have just spent the last 6 years of my life preparing for international missions. Sadly the 6 years of college study has left... |
| Jeff (11/16/07) I have the opportunity to take a church that can only partially support myself and my family. (It's in Western Europe) I really am lead... |
| marty (10/04/07) Should the church give at least 10% of its income back to missions? We currently give 6% of our general offering to missions. Thanks for... |
| Elizabeth (10/04/07) I'm looking for a pa... |
| Tyler (09/19/07) Very simple question. I am in my last year off college I was blessed enough to get though college with little loans (no more that $5,000).... |
| Sarah (07/27/07) Hi Jack, I have been in the process of applying with a mission agency and they are running a two week orientation course in September.... |
| Richard (07/20/07) Jack, My wife and I... |
| Iris (07/16/07) Hi, Jack! This is my second time asking you question and I thank your serving heart so people like can turn to a right person to ask question!... |
| Elaine (07/04/07)
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| Meagan (05/18/07) How much money to missionaries make in a year? |
| Stephanie (03/30/07) Hi, The past few summers I have been involved with overseas missions. I feel called to that particular group of people, but I'm barely... |
| Adrian (03/29/07) I am a missionary in Texcoco Mexico, there is a possiblility to buy a iece of land for a Campus ministry and church building, we have about... |
| pastor jay rosales (02/28/07) Hello jack im a pastor here in the philippines and my team working in the childrens ministre and trival mission here in the philipines.... |
| janel (02/21/07) Hi Jack, God has led me to a missions organization, which I have been asked to join as a full time missionary. I have been out of... |
| philyx (02/20/07) dear Jack,am a missionary by activity an evangelist by passion and a pastor by calling.how do i obtain grant of about $5000 to birth an... |
| Lyssa (02/12/07) Hi Jack, I'm putting together a support raising packet for my church and I have a question about asking non-christians for support.... |
| Shanelle (02/07/07) Hi Jack, I've been a missionary for about 8 years now. I am single living in a foreign country. I've been on full support that whole... |
| Sarah (02/02/07) Jack- My husband and I (and our daughter) would like to be missionaries, but we have about $40,000 in school loans. We don't have any... |
| Ben (02/01/07) Dear Jack- If a medium-term (2-10 yrs), professional (BSc,MSc, 4yrs exp.) missionary is working for an organization that provides no... |
| Anna (01/31/07) Hallo Jack, My name is Anna.I am in Nogent bible institute in France as a volunteer.I come from Kenya and i want to do counselling... |
| ForJGardner@yahoo.com (01/28/07) Hey Jack, A friend (Jeff) is in Pharmacy school with loans. He graduates in three years (2009) and is interested in missions. What... |
| caroline (01/25/07) Hi, Jack: Some friends I know work for an organization that does student ministry in the U.S. (at the collegiate level) and raise support... |
| Holli (12/10/06) i am currently living in china and teaching english. i will be returning to the states in june. my heart is m work. however, i have a lot... |
| Alan (11/25/06) Hello Jack! I'm currently a missionary in Panama and have recently married a Panamanian girl. I've been a missionary for five... |
| George (10/26/06) Hey Jack, I am in the process of coming to Urbana. After some prayer, i finally decided to register. But i missed the registration... |
| Emily (10/07/06) Hi Jack, MY name is Emily. I have a passion for sports and kids and a heart for Jesus. I was wondering if you know of any career opportunities... |
| Sarah (09/20/06) what is a tentmaker? Sarah |
| Helen Maria (09/14/06) Jack, I do feel that I have a strong calling in mission and willing to go for Urbana Conference this year. I've heard about it since last... |
| svetlana (08/07/06) what is 100% support raising? does this mean compensation for the position and if so,how does it work? thanks! Svetlana |
| Traci (07/18/06) Jack, What are your thoughts on recieving money from supporters that don't agree with your theological position.( or vice versa. In... |
| Maurice (06/23/06) Hi Jack, I am running achristian ministry that supports needy orphans and widows, plus distribution of literatures. I need people from... |
| Josh (05/24/06) Is there a way to find out what agencies/organizations are fully funded where raising money is not required? or are they all mixed together?... |
| Anonymous (05/13/06)
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| Mark (04/25/06) Jack, My wife and I are planning a summer mission trip and are raising funds through our friends and church. I'm wondering if I should... |
| Matt (04/12/06) Hello Jack! I would like to know if there are any Online Distance Education Degrees that offer 'Missionary Scholarships' to those that... |
| Charles (03/17/06) Hey Jack, I just wanted to thank you for helping folks out with the answers to their questions on missions. One answer you gave about... |
| Moses (03/16/06)
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| Jarrod (03/10/06) I have a desire for overseas missions but I feel held down by the forecoming of $70,000 in school loans. I go to a decent business school... |
| sanjay anchan (03/02/06) Jack I have been serving the Lord for 5 years now and I will continue to do so.. But i don't have a regular financial support..It's only... |
| Brian (02/12/06) Hi: I've been to Paragauy on a one-month short-term mission trip, and feel called to invest my life in long-term service there. Do you... |
| Tammy (01/18/06) Hi Jack. I have been out of college a year and half now and have been working hard paying off my college loans. I am thinking that in about... |
| JC (01/11/06) We are in the 2nd year of our 1st term as long term missionaries. Is there a "kind and gently" way to approach financial supporters who... |
| 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... |
| Tanya (09/19/05) Jack- Money...I need wisdom on God's will with money. I am a recent college graduate who has little to no Godly training in using money.... |
| Nhamo (09/19/05) i want to go to a bible school in the USA how can i rise money for my fees |
| Stephen (08/16/05) Hello Jack! I have a BA in Psychology as well as in Biblical Studies and I have just spent a year abroad working with unreached people... |
| Jennah (08/08/05)
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| Sarah (06/08/05) Jack- My husband and I feel called to be missionaries, and we both have BAs in cross-cultural ministry. However, we have $40,000 or... |
| Adam (05/13/05) Forgive me for the somewhat disillusioned tone of this question: Why, in heaven's name, do Christian mission organizations that teach... |
| JESS (01/30/05) o.k so i've been and out of missions for the last years so i've done the whole raise money support thing. I've come to a place where i... |
| Robin (01/17/05) I am considering a call to missions work. In preparation, I've moved home to save money and pay off student loan debt. According to most... |
| Matthew (11/05/04) What if we have a few very good church contacts, but not much else. If one is determined during the fund/"friend" raising year (or more)... |
| HUNG CHIH LI (11/01/04) Dear JAck, Hi! I am a Japan-Born-Chinese and I went to Urbana 04. You can call me Richard Li. I would like to ask you about whether... |
| Laura (10/22/04) Jack, How do I go about building a financial support base for missions? When should I start? Laura |
| Nesha (10/20/04) Hi Jack. I am a senior in college with a clear understanding of where God is calling me-to missions with children. My question for you... |
| mia (09/11/04) can you give me some resources and scripture on tent making versus raising support for missions. also can you give me some resources... |
| Sara (08/27/04) Jack, I really want to get involved in missions upon my graduation from college. I am very interested in working outside of the U.S. My... |
| vj (05/02/04) how much is a chineis 50,000 yuan worth in canada. |
| Presley (04/21/04) Hey Jack, I'm raising financial support as I prepare to leave later on this year for Asia. I've longed for a missionary's biography that... |
| Carissa (04/08/03) Hi jack! A friend of mine was telling me that there are certain missions agencies that will pay your loans if you commit to serve with... |
| Kristi (02/20/03)
Dear Jack, Hi! I will be graduating from a BEd program in May 2003. I am so excited about becoming a teacher. I know that God is leading... |
| Manish (01/30/03) Hi Jack, I am a full time missionary in India, working with Campus Crusade for Christ. As we have to raise full financial support for... |
| Caroline (11/24/02) I`m doing R.E coursework at school and we have this question "You cannot be truly religious and rich?" to answer as out final piece of... |
| Estelle (08/27/02) "you cannot be truly religious and rich" do you agree with this statement? i would very much like to hear the Christian view point on... |
| Paula (07/25/02) Help! I can't wait to get overseas but I am tied down by college loans. Are there any organizations that will help pay college loans in... |
| Eric (07/19/02)
Dear Jack,
My wife and I have a lot of student loan debt, but God is clearly calling us into missions. How do we get out of... |
| Eric (07/18/02)
Dear Jack,
My wife and I have a large amount of student loan debt. We want to become full-time missionaries, but our debt is a... |
| Aswin (01/27/02)
Hi Can you please help me with the following questions
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| elizabeth (01/13/02) I am a Nigerian Citizen, studying architecture in the US. If I have to raise money or support for a missions trip, how am I to do so if... |
| Mike (01/10/02) I'm the leader of our short-term committee to put together and send people from our church on short-term trips. Our church is going through... |
| Sarah (10/02/01)
hi Jack,
I am wondering how to get in contact with organizations who are responsible for getting money directly to lost nations.... |
| Ricci (05/08/01) I have just been appointed as one of the two missions chairs for my Christian sorority, Sigma Phi Lambda, Sisters for the Lord. This coming... |
| Rebecca (04/24/01) In reading the descriptions of job openings there is the section of support raising. What does this mean? Shouldn't those words be inverted?... |
| Beth (04/21/01) I am just wondering if you can suggest some resources regarding fundraising ideas for missionaries. My husband and I are just beginning... |
| Toby (11/30/00) Dear Jack, I'm sort of new to this whole missionary thing, and I was wondering how the raising of funds works. I mean, say I choose to... |
| Lois (11/15/00) Jack, this is a reply to a previous submission and a... |
| Leslie (10/07/00) Hello. I feel being called to medical missions. Medical school is a huge expense and I was wondering how medical missionaries went about... |
| TJ (04/01/00) God has really laid it on my heart to pursue vet school. I am only a freshman in undergrad, but I am wondering what all is out there in... |
| Steve (03/16/00)
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| Kelli (02/19/00) As I explore the world of missions the two most frightenting words in the English language have become "raise support". All of the missios... |
| Katy (11/23/99) Are there ANY opportunities to volunteer with a mission project that doesn't involve any money? |
| anonymous (10/22/99) Dear Jack: It's my understanding, and I think I'm right in this, that missionaries don't make much money. In fact, I've heard that churches... |
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