What is a special gift?
A special gift is our way of talking about a one-time gift that is not recurring. Because our missionaries and church planters raise a monthly budget, many donors do choose to give a regularly monthly amount that the missionary can plan into their budget.
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A special gift is our way of talking about a one-time gift that is not recurring. Because our missionaries and church planters raise a monthly budget, many donors do choose to give a regularly monthly amount that the missionary can plan into their budget.
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Missionaries are responsible to raise a monthly budget, and recurring gifts are regular gifts that help meet the ministry support goal.
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What is LifeLink?
LifeLink is our automatic giving service that transfers your gift on the schedule you choose. Giving is via your bank account or your credit or debit card (e.g. VISA or Mastercard).
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LifeLink is our automatic giving service that transfers your gift on the schedule you choose. Giving is via your bank account or your credit or debit card (e.g. VISA or Mastercard).
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They certainly can be. Gifts toward a ministry fund goes to fund all the needs of that ministry, including salary, medical insurances, and ministry expenses.
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What is the "Where Most Needed" fund used for?
Reliant uses Where Most Needed to support and care for missionaries and to further any ministry purpose that is consistent with our mission and values. The flexibility can be critical for a ministry as we anticipate unplanned needs.
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Reliant uses Where Most Needed to support and care for missionaries and to further any ministry purpose that is consistent with our mission and values. The flexibility can be critical for a ministry as we anticipate unplanned needs.
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Is Reliant a para-church ministry?
No—not in the sense that some American mission agencies such as Campus Crusade for Christ or Fellowship of Christian Athletes are. For those who only speak in 2 categories ("church" or "para-church") we really are a "third category" ministry.
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No—not in the sense that some American mission agencies such as Campus Crusade for Christ or Fellowship of Christian Athletes are. For those who only speak in 2 categories ("church" or "para-church") we really are a "third category" ministry.
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How do I report any inappropriate action or behavior by a Reliant missionary?
We have strong confidence in the Christian character of our missionaries. However, we live in a broken and sinful world and know that even those in ministry can sin against others, and in cases where this warrants further action, it's vital that we can take appropriate steps.
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We have strong confidence in the Christian character of our missionaries. However, we live in a broken and sinful world and know that even those in ministry can sin against others, and in cases where this warrants further action, it's vital that we can take appropriate steps.
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Because Reliant uses special security standards for credit cards, you cannot store credit card information for future gifts.
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Is Reliant a para-church ministry?
No—not in the sense that some American mission agencies such as Campus Crusade for Christ or Fellowship of Christian Athletes are. For those who only speak in 2 categories ("church" or "para-church") we really are a "third category" ministry.
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No—not in the sense that some American mission agencies such as Campus Crusade for Christ or Fellowship of Christian Athletes are. For those who only speak in 2 categories ("church" or "para-church") we really are a "third category" ministry.
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How do I report any inappropriate action or behavior by a Reliant missionary?
We have strong confidence in the Christian character of our missionaries. However, we live in a broken and sinful world and know that even those in ministry can sin against others, and in cases where this warrants further action, it's vital that we can take appropriate steps.
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We have strong confidence in the Christian character of our missionaries. However, we live in a broken and sinful world and know that even those in ministry can sin against others, and in cases where this warrants further action, it's vital that we can take appropriate steps.
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Reliant takes very seriously the donor preference for gifts so that donated funds are used the further the ministry purposes that they are intended for by the donors.
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How do I view financial reports?
Reliant reports exact giving numbers every year in our Annual Ministry Report, which is published after we have closed our books and had an outside CPA firm conduct a complete financial audit.
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Reliant reports exact giving numbers every year in our Annual Ministry Report, which is published after we have closed our books and had an outside CPA firm conduct a complete financial audit.
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How is Reliant governed?
Reliant Mission, Inc is governed by an independent board made up of Christian leaders in ministry and business. Directors serve for two-year, renewable terms.
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Reliant Mission, Inc is governed by an independent board made up of Christian leaders in ministry and business. Directors serve for two-year, renewable terms.
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No. Gifts towards the work of missionaries and ministries are for immediate use and are an investment in the gospel work.
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How do you partner with other evangelical groups?
At the heart of our mission is to partner with local churches, church networks, and missional non-profits to help them mobilize support-based missionaries for the gospel. We have missionaries with over 100 partners. Read more about our church and ministry partners.
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At the heart of our mission is to partner with local churches, church networks, and missional non-profits to help them mobilize support-based missionaries for the gospel. We have missionaries with over 100 partners. Read more about our church and ministry partners.
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They certainly can be. Gifts toward a ministry fund goes to fund all the needs of that ministry, including salary, medical insurances, and ministry expenses.
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What is the "Where Most Needed" fund used for?
Reliant uses Where Most Needed to support and care for missionaries and to further any ministry purpose that is consistent with our mission and values. The flexibility can be critical for a ministry as we anticipate unplanned needs.
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Reliant uses Where Most Needed to support and care for missionaries and to further any ministry purpose that is consistent with our mission and values. The flexibility can be critical for a ministry as we anticipate unplanned needs.
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Reliant missionary couples are supported as a family. You can give to the ministry fund that the family is responsible for.
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Do missionaries prefer a single larger gift or smaller recurring gifts?
Our missionaries depend on the generous gifts of others to accomplish their mission, so all gifts are welcome! However, recurring gifts do have a critical role in helping a missionary raise their monthly support goal, which is a monthly budget for salary and ministry expenses.
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Our missionaries depend on the generous gifts of others to accomplish their mission, so all gifts are welcome! However, recurring gifts do have a critical role in helping a missionary raise their monthly support goal, which is a monthly budget for salary and ministry expenses.
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What is the salary of a missionary or pastor?
Specific salaries vary widely depending on the level of experience of the pastor or missionary, the scope of their responsibility, the norms for their church or ministry, and cost of living adjustments for different parts of the country.
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Specific salaries vary widely depending on the level of experience of the pastor or missionary, the scope of their responsibility, the norms for their church or ministry, and cost of living adjustments for different parts of the country.
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How is the missionary I support paid?
All employed missionaries with Reliant receive a monthly paycheck from us. Missionary salaries are fixed and pre-approved and are drawn from the designated ministry account which covers not only salary but also things like medical benefits and ministry expenses (learn more).
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All employed missionaries with Reliant receive a monthly paycheck from us. Missionary salaries are fixed and pre-approved and are drawn from the designated ministry account which covers not only salary but also things like medical benefits and ministry expenses (learn more).
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What percentage of my gift goes to a missionary or ministry?
We like to say all of your gift goes to support your missionary—and this really is true! Reliant's mission and purpose is to be a hub between local churches, financial partners and the missionaries they support. We do not use funds for other purposes.
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We like to say all of your gift goes to support your missionary—and this really is true! Reliant's mission and purpose is to be a hub between local churches, financial partners and the missionaries they support. We do not use funds for other purposes.
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Why can't my missionary accept cash gifts? Can they accept a gift card?
Sometimes donors want to bless a missionary with "gas money" a gift at Christmas, or cash from a love offering at church. We very much appreciate these gestures since it shows so much Christian love and care! However, it's often a surprise to donors that there are a number of legal and ethical rules we are responsible for regarding receiving cash or gift cards (which are very much like cash).
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Sometimes donors want to bless a missionary with "gas money" a gift at Christmas, or cash from a love offering at church. We very much appreciate these gestures since it shows so much Christian love and care! However, it's often a surprise to donors that there are a number of legal and ethical rules we are responsible for regarding receiving cash or gift cards (which are very much like cash).
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Thanks! We'd love to know about it so we can fix it. Here's how.
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Help! The website gave me an error.
Sorry to hear that! We'd like to get that fixed immediately. If you were giving a gift, our Gift Services department can help you. And you can report errors to our tech team as well.
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Sorry to hear that! We'd like to get that fixed immediately. If you were giving a gift, our Gift Services department can help you. And you can report errors to our tech team as well.
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Giving on a smaller screen like a phone is in beta and won't work on some phones. We're working to improve it.
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What is a special gift?
A special gift is our way of talking about a one-time gift that is not recurring. Because our missionaries and church planters raise a monthly budget, many donors do choose to give a regularly monthly amount that the missionary can plan into their budget.
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A special gift is our way of talking about a one-time gift that is not recurring. Because our missionaries and church planters raise a monthly budget, many donors do choose to give a regularly monthly amount that the missionary can plan into their budget.
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Missionaries are responsible to raise a monthly budget, and recurring gifts are regular gifts that help meet the ministry support goal.
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What is LifeLink?
LifeLink is our automatic giving service that transfers your gift on the schedule you choose. Giving is via your bank account or your credit or debit card (e.g. VISA or Mastercard).
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LifeLink is our automatic giving service that transfers your gift on the schedule you choose. Giving is via your bank account or your credit or debit card (e.g. VISA or Mastercard).
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Update your gift payment information at your profile in your Giving Dashboard.
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How do I print my gift receipt?
Print any gift receipt at your Giving History, located at your Giving Dashboard. You can print or save to PDF document and print at a later time.
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Print any gift receipt at your Giving History, located at your Giving Dashboard. You can print or save to PDF document and print at a later time.
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Donors who want to count their gift as a tax deduction in the current year may give online until 11:59 AM on December 31. These gifts are instant and secure.
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If you have a choice of payment method, Reliant does recommend our secure bank account transfer for lowest overhead cost while providing the same convenience.
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Absolutely. Reliant recommends our secure bank account transfer for lowest administrative overhead.
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Can I use a debit card to give?
Yes: Reliant can accept any card with a Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express logo. Choose the credit card option to enter your information.
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Yes: Reliant can accept any card with a Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express logo. Choose the credit card option to enter your information.
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Absolutely. Reliant recommends our secure bank account transfer for lowest administrative overhead.
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How do I pause or temporarily hold a recurring gift?
We understand that circumstances can change.
To place any recurring gift on hold,
Login to your Donor Dashboard
Choose Make Changes
Place a gift on hold.
Gifts on hold will not transfer while they are on hold. You must remove the hold for the gift transfer to continue. Missed gifts will not be made up automatically.
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We understand that circumstances can change.
To place any recurring gift on hold,
Login to your Donor Dashboard
Choose Make Changes
Place a gift on hold.
Gifts on hold will not transfer while they are on hold. You must remove the hold for the gift transfer to continue. Missed gifts will not be made up automatically.
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RELIANT is committed to the highest standards in financial integrity and professional excellence.
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What is Reliant's annual gift revenue?
In 2014, donors gave $21,160,634 towards the work of missionaries associated with our local church and non-profit partners. As every year, we are amazed and grateful.
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In 2014, donors gave $21,160,634 towards the work of missionaries associated with our local church and non-profit partners. As every year, we are amazed and grateful.
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If you have contact information for your missionary, please feel free to send them a note! I'm sure they would be happy to hear from you, and it's very easy for contact information to change over time, leaving people out of touch.
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Churches and ministries partner with Reliant because they are working in a missional context where sources of central funding are not sufficient to make the work of ministry possible.
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Missionaries are responsible to raise 100% of the support goal needed for the ministry.
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Are your credit card transactions secure?
Yes. Our own website uses the same encryption standard that most banks use. Our credit card transactions are processed securely by IATS payments, a leading provider of non-profit payment services.
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Yes. Our own website uses the same encryption standard that most banks use. Our credit card transactions are processed securely by IATS payments, a leading provider of non-profit payment services.
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Is your website secure?
Yes. Our giving website uses the same encryption standard that most online banks use. In todays world, we know private information is important, and so our technical team is also vigilant about data security.
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Yes. Our giving website uses the same encryption standard that most online banks use. In todays world, we know private information is important, and so our technical team is also vigilant about data security.
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Absolutely. Reliant can accept any card with a Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express logo.
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Can I use my bank's own billpay to send gifts?
Yes, you can use your own bank's billpay system to send gifts for any ministry fund. Please see details. However, we recommend our LifeLink system for faster and more secure transfer.
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Yes, you can use your own bank's billpay system to send gifts for any ministry fund. Please see details. However, we recommend our LifeLink system for faster and more secure transfer.
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How do I request an audit report?
For those who are interested in our external annual audit from Capin Crouse LLP, the full technical report is available on request to any member of the public.
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For those who are interested in our external annual audit from Capin Crouse LLP, the full technical report is available on request to any member of the public.
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