JMC Financial Support Guidelines McGill Baptist Church embraces and strives to exemplify the objectives set forth in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s mission statement: We share a passion for the Great Commission, and a commitment to Baptist principles of faith and practice. We are challenged individually and corporately to discover and fulfill our God-given missions. As we strive to fulfill our calls to missions, McGill Baptist Church, through the Joint Mission Council and other church organizations and individuals, actively seeks and enables opportunities for service. On-going fund-raising projects are identified and implemented to generate financial support for mission opportunities. Therefore, it becomes our responsibility to equitably allocate, administer and account for the funds raised and disbursed to individuals and groups who participate in mission projects. The following guidelines have been developed after much research, analysis and prayerful deliberation. We believe the guidelines encompass all aspects of mission opportunities – individual, regional, national, and international. Additionally, we believe the financial support offered is proportionate to the potential level of expenses incurred by participants in respective projects. As additional mission opportunities are identified, and as changes in fund-raising projects occur, these guidelines are subject to review and amendment to maintain fairness, financial balance, and practicality in supporting projects. All specific dollar amounts, percentages of reimbursement, and expenses approved for financial assistance are subject to the availability of funds from the Mission Projects & Ministries budget. McGill Baptist Church strives to be a missional congregation. We seek to live the Great Commission in all facets of our personal lives. We are intentional in seeking and fulfilling mission opportunities that enable all members of our church family to realize their gifts and abilities to perform missions throughout our global community. It is our prayer, intention, and desire that the attached guidelines will serve well to support these goals.
INDIVIDUAL MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES | Why will we support this type of missions opportunity: | We want to provide validation and encouragement to the individual who participates in the mission endeavor. | | Which individual mission opportunities will we support: | · Opportunities offered by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship· Opportunities offered by a reputable, trusted Christian-based organizations | | Who is eligible for this kind of support: | · Active members of McGill Baptist Church. | | How will we support this type of missions opportunity: | · Provide references upon request. · Provide a one-time financial contribution of $100.00. · Provide materials/supplies that are needed for the work performed by the mission organization. |
REGIONAL* MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES | Why will we support this type of missions opportunity: | · Projects/opportunities are more accessible to participants. · We have the opportunity to network with other Regional CBF churches. · Family-oriented projects are offered. · Projects are short-term, allowing greater participation. | | Which regional mission opportunities will we support: | · Opportunities offered by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship· Week-end projects· Requests for materials/supplies· Personal involvement/staffing· Meals· Operation In As Much | | Who is eligible for this kind of support: | · Active members of McGill Baptist Church· Regularly attending visitors/prospects | | How will we support these types of missions opportunities: | · Transportation to projects (upon request)· Materials/supplies· Financial gifts to offset overhead &/or administrative expenses upon request or if deemed appropriate by JMC |
NATIONAL* MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES
| Why will we support this type of missions opportunity: | · Projects/opportunities are more accessible to participants. · We have the opportunity to network with other National CBF churches. · We gain a sense of identity and ownership of the mission endeavor.· We can grow spiritually through our participation.· Family-oriented projects are offered. · We can find ideas for new local opportunities· We are able to build relationships with team members from across the country. | | Which national mission opportunities will we support: | · Cooperative Baptist Fellowship initiatives (e.g., Together for Hope – Arkansas, Habitat for Humanity – Baton Rouge, etc.)· Disaster Relief | | Who is eligible for this kind of support: | · Active members of McGill Baptist Church· Regularly attending visitors/prospective members | | How will we support these types of missions opportunities: | · Required church participation fees· Transportation to projects for group travel not to exceed $2,000.00 | | When are opportunities offered: | · July, 2008 for Together for Hope- Arkansas· To be determined for other projects |
Special circumstances will be reviewed by JMC as they arise.
INTERNATIONAL/GLOBAL MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES | Why will we support this type of missions opportunity: | · We able to provide a witness of our commitment to the Great Commission and our willingness to make a great personal investment of time and resources in fulfilling our call to missions.· We are the Presence of Christ to those in countries where the message of the Gospel has not been proclaimed.· We recognize these opportunities as God-given and worthy of our participation and support. | | Which international mission opportunities will we support: | · Cooperative Baptist Fellowship initiatives (e.g., Kiev, Belize.)· Other projects reviewed & promoted by JMC | | Who is eligible for this kind of support: | · Active members of McGill Baptist Church only· Non-members are encouraged to attend at their own expense | | How will we support these types of missions opportunities: | · Incidental expenses· Team communications· Medical & other supplies/materials· Required church participation fees· Subsidies to hold a participant’s out-of-pocket expenses to $1,200 Note: the subsidy is reviewed annually by the JMC and contingent upon availability of funds | | When are opportunities offered: | · June 6-16, 2008 for Kiev - $100 deposit due by 2/15/08 for those going on this trip· Dates to be determined for new projects as they arise |
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