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Stewardship & Accountability

Adventures In Missions (AIM) is an established 501(c) (3) non-profit mission organization. As a ministry, we are in need of financial supporters, including churches and individuals, to enable us to continue the work to which God has called us. Although 95% of our employees raise all or a portion of their own salaries to serve the Lord, we have ongoing material, administrative, and technology expenditures. God always graciously fulfills our needs through the faith and generosity of donors who share AIM's vision of fulfilling the Great Commission.

AIM, in partnership with American Churches and individual donors, directly and indirectly makes an eternal impact in the communities where we serve. Donations to specific AIM ministries or non-designated support of AIM will allow AIM to continue the year-round ministry that advances the Kingdom. Your contribution to AIM will make a difference in the lives of the people on the foreign and domestic mission field and in furthering the Great Commission.

Accountability for the resources that God has entrusted to Adventures In Missions begins first of all with our awareness that those who share their time, money, and prayers with AIM view us as stewards. We know that God sees and weighs the merits of our every action. The parable of the master and the wise steward applies to each of us. It is therefore our objective to listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all that we do, and particularly in the larger decisions that we make.

Given man's frailty and inherent corruptibility, checks and balances are necessary. We have placed such mechanisms in place to make a statement that AIM staff want to be above reproach in all that they do. We have an annual audit by an independent auditor and we are members in good standing with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. Our board of directors meets regularly to review the direction and performance of the ministry.

AIM's expenditures are under girded by a philosophy of stewardship based on an emphasis on efficiency. We want those who invest in our ministry to have total confidence in the STEWARDSHIP of their funds. Not only should they be able to rejoice with us in the fruit our ministry bears, but they should feel good about the way in which we keep expenses low. Overhead, as a percentage revenue is budgeted at 9%

A few key principles guide our fund-raising process:

1. We believe that if God raises up a work, He will provide for it. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. We will ask Him to meet our needs and we'll make them known to others, but we'll always look to God rather than man as our provider.
2. Given that it is the Lord who orchestrates our affairs, we believe it would show a lack of faith on our part to try to manipulate the emotions of our supporters. We are committed to never seek funds by our own strength or in our own way. When we present the needs of our ministry, it will be in a straightforward way.
3. We strive to be faithful stewards not only of the resources entrusted to us, but also of the information concerning how those resources are being used. Those who financially support our ministry deserve a regular, accurate accounting of how our funds are being spent.
4. We will never operate the ministry at a deficit; nor will we seek to raise more funds than we need.
5. We encourage our supporters to give first to their local church. AIM can assist but never supplant the function of the local church. We also encourage our supporters to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all their decisions. James 1:17 tells us that all good gifts come from God; we as believers are reflecting God's generosity when we give. We believe that your stewardship is part of your own spiritual walk and that in giving you honor and obey God, giving back to Him out of a grateful heart for His grace and mercy toward you.

Support Adventures In Missions

" ...the Master directed that those who spread the Message be supported by those who believe the Message."
- I Corinthians 9:14 (The Message)

Going Beyond Project Cost

The cost for a short-term mission trip doesn't cover all the expenses incurred by Adventures In Missions to continue its operations. There are many additional financial needs that are incurred as a result of a year-round presence at our ministry bases and beyond. Further, as the interest in short-term trips increases, the demand on our facilities, staff and other resources becomes stretched. We need your financial support to address these needs.

To "mobilize and equip the church for missions," Adventures In Missions is dependent upon the Lord to provide the people whom He desires to be ministry partners with us. Please consider your involvement in furthering the Great Commission with Adventures In Missions.

"Just as each of us how one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body and each member belongs to all the others."
- Romans 12:4-5

With year-round mission bases in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Swaziland there are a variety of funding needs that are accrued through the ministry. It is through donations and gifts from partner churches, corporate donor sand individual donors that allow Adventures In Missions to make an eternal impact in the communities where we serve.

"Give, and it will be given to you ... For the measure you use, it will be measure to you."
- Luke 6:38

Read more about Adventures In Missions' Beliefs on Stewardship.

In order to "mobilize and equip the church for missions" both in the U.S. and abroad, Adventures In Missions depends on God to bring to us those who wish become financial partners with us.

Please give prayerful consideration to these opportunities. If you feel led to be involved with Adventures In Missions in this way, contact Donor Relations at (800) 881-2461 for more information on supporting the ministry of Adventures In Missions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I donate to AIM?
2. Can I make a monthly pledge?
3. Does Adventures In Missions accept gifts of stock?
4. Is my donation tax-deductible?
5. Will I receive a receipt for my gift?
6. I'm not sure how to designate my gift - can you help?
7. What does it mean that staff 'raise support?'
8. What accountability is in place to ensure the integrity of Adventures In Missions?
9. I have more questions or need more information.
10. Is there a maximum amount for online donations?
11. My company offers Matching Gifts; how do these get processed?
12. Will AIM accept a gift for a third party?
13. Is your website secure?
14. Will you share my personal information?

1. How can I donate to AIM?

   There are several ways to make a gift to Adventures in Missions. You can donate now online through our secure website via credit card, debit card, or bank draft. Please read your gift submission carefully and take note of any processing fees that might be associated with your donation. To give now by one of these methods, click here.
   
   If you would like to make a monthly recurring donation, you have the option of using our free payment plan service through DynaPay. Using this service, your monthly gift is made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from your checking account. You can submit your request for this free service by clicking here. To get a print copy of this form, please call the Donor Relations Team at 1-800-881-2461 or e-mail us.
   
   You can also mail a check to:
   Adventures In Missions
   P.O. Box 534470
   Atlanta, GA 30353-4470
   
   PLEASE NOTE: The above address should be used for donations only. All other correspondence should be sent to:
   Adventures In Missions
   6000 Wellspring Trail
   Gainesville, GA 30506

2. Can I make a monthly pledge?

   Yes, you can set up an automatic monthly donation online or you can fulfill your pledge by mailing a check each month. When we receive your gift each month, we'll mail an acknowledgement that will include a reminder for your next gift and a pre-addressed envelope.

3. Does Adventures In Missions accept gifts of stock?

   YES. If you are interested in donating stock, please contact our broker directly. Click here for broker information.

4. Is my donation tax-deductible?

   Adventures In Missions, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a long-time member of ECFA. Your donations are tax deductible based on the Policies and Principles. More questions? Call us at 800-881-2461 or e-mail us.

   Adventures in Missions is not incorporated in Canada and is therefore unable to provide resident donors with a statement for tax purposes.

5. Will I receive an acknowledgement for my gift?

   Yes, you will receive an acknowledgement via regular US mail within approximately two weeks of receipt of your gift. In addition, you will receive a year-end statement showing all gifts for the year.

6. I’m not sure how to designate my gift - can you help?

   We suggest that you give to the Core Ministry Fund. This enables us as an organization to use your gift where it is most needed. Please feel free to call or e-mail the Donor Relations Team for more assistance.

7. What does it mean that staff ‘raise support’?

   Each staff member is expected to raise funds from family, friends, and churches to cover the cost of their salary. Gifts are given directly to the organization, making them tax-deductible. Our staff are thus encouraged to depend on God and his faithfulness to provide for their needs.

8. What accountability is in place to ensure the integrity of Adventures In Missions?

   AIM is governed by a Board of Directors which meets semi-annually to review the organization and its ministry. In addition, AIM is a member in good standing with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. You can view our most recent Financial Statement here.

9. I have more questions or need more information.

   We would be happy to talk with you or correspond with you. Please contact us by phone at 1-800-881-2461 or by e-mail to donorrelations@adventures.org

10. Is there a maximum amount for online donations?

    The maximum amount for credit card donations is $5000. There is no limit on the size of a bank draft donation.

11. My company offers Matching Gifts; how do these get processed?

    Send us any forms or information requests for matching gift companies and we will be happy to assist in this process.

12. Will AIM accept a gift for a third party?

    AIM cannot accept financial or non-financial contributions of any amount for third party organizations or individuals, nor can AIM act as an intermediary for another organization in dispensing funds. AIM cannot accept responsibility for administering or distributing such funds, or issue a receipt to the donor.
    
    AIM can only accept gifts to AIM and its related ministries or personnel. Gifts of all kinds, financial and non-financial alike, can be contributed to AIM or designated for AIM staff support.

13. Is your website secure?

    Yes, we use Rapid SSL and your information is encrypted.

14. Will you share my personal information?

    No, we do not share your personal information with any other organizations. Our website and our database are on secure sites. We take care to protect your privacy.

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Contact Us

You may call Donor Relations at 1.800.881.2461 or mail us at:

Adventures In Missions
ATTN: Donor Relations
6000 Wellspring Trl
Gainesville, GA 30506

Vision Statement

Communicating a clear picture of AIM by stating what we hope to achieve (Vision), how we interact with our partners (Positioning Statement), what guides our behavior (Values & Convictions), where we are gifted (Core Competencies), enables everyone associated with AIM to understand their roles and feel fulfilled in their call. As such, it should be studied and understood by all AIM stakeholders.

Vision
To produce 10,000 disciple-makers over the next five years.

Motto
“Follow God, Reach our world.”

Positioning Statement
To those Christians who are willing to step out of their comfort zone, Adventures in Missions is the missions organization that uses Jesus’ model of discipleship to respond to the Great Commission by following His call, putting Believers in situations where they are dependent on God so that they experience abundant life and bear fruit.

Values

1. Listening Prayer - Prayer is the basis for our direction and power. Acts 1:8
(puts ministry in motion; puts us in a posture of receiving from & partnering w/ God)
Common misconception: The plans we make are the basis for our direction; hard work the basis of our power.

2. Wild Trust - To succeed, we must constantly attempt things doomed to fail without God.  Hebrews 11:6
(trusting God when it doesn't make sense - this encapsulates obedience)
Common misconception: I can only do what seems realistic.

3. Pervasive Excellence - We work as unto the Lord. Colossians 3:23
(promising a lot and doing more than we promise)
Common misconception: We don’t have to worry about excellence; God’s grace covers all.

4. Foolish Grace - We work with a common spirit of humility and grace.
Philippians 2:1-4
(the prophets don't like it, but we all need it much more than we dispense it)
Common misconception: Confrontation and reconciliation is optional.

5. Holistic Integrity - We do things just because they’re right
(this incorporates shalom and Kingdom - it has to do w/ wholeness & restoration)
Common misconception: If it’s expedient, it’s OK.

Convictions

Our central conviction is that we must organize our lives around the Great Commission, not fit the Great Commission into our lifestyle. See Matt. 28:19  Common misconception: We should strive for personal fulfillment while waiting for Jesus to come

Great Commission Convictions:

1) All Christians are called to share their reason for hope and to make disciples. 1 Peter 3:15
Common misconception: You must be in full-time ministry or have the gift of evangelism in order to share your faith.

2) We must reach out to “the least of these”. Christians are called to target the needy, to set free the captives. Isaiah 61
Common misconception: We should target anyone who is not a Christian.

3) We must equip Believers by implementing Jesus’ model of discipleship. Matthew 9-10
Common misconception: Jesus’ model of discipleship must be updated to fit our culture.

4) We must mobilize young people to join Jesus’ cause – to be disciple-makers. Matthew 9:38
Common misconception: Young people are cynical and lack initiative.

Core Competencies

Core competency: Mobilizing the Church
1. Set & meet standards for Preparation, Follow-up, & Leadership
2. Disseminate STM opportunities via the web & word-of-mouth
3. Give ever-greater numbers of students a Great Commission vision

Core competency: Partnering churches in specific projects
4. Raise up Great Commission-focused churches
5. Shift overseas ministry to a greater emphasis on church planting

Core competency: Discipling & training college students
6. Grow discipling ministry at 50-100%/year
7. Expand Institute in Mexico and around the world using video Bible schools

Core competency: “Following God” training
8. Provide hands-on leadership training
9. Build a self-sufficient training ministry