Many people like you want to be involved in missions in a more tangible way. However, they are often caught in a tension between their existing “mission” to their workplace (totally valid), and a calling to more front-line mission work (equally valid). Below are some ways to be involved with us, in our work, which can become an new extension of yourself in missions.
The fact is that we cannot do any of this without supporters like yourself. Never underestimate the significance that each individual brings to a team, no matter how small the contribution may feel. Believe us, it means more to us than just money! Knowing that people are praying for us, communicate with us, commit to send us regular financial support or even a one-time gift, is such an amazing boost to our morale and confidence. “It is not good for [a missionary] to be alone” (my translation 🙂 ) . In fact, the word missionary comes form the Greek word misseo, which is also translated as apostle. This word literally means “to send out”, or “sent one”. As Paul himself says in Romans 10:14-15
14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15And how can they preach unless they are sent?…
For us to do what God is calling us to do, we need a team around us. This could be you. If we are the arrow, you are the bow. Join us! You will be amazed what can be accomplished together, as well as the fruit in your own life (or church’s life) that can be reaped through giving to missions. Believe us, God blesses it, all around. Below are various ways people can support us, with a monthly need-amount. We have learned that different churches, families or individuals, like to give differently. The first is the simplest…
PRAYER!
We assume, even expect that all of our supporters (financial or other) pray for us. We also pray for you. But there are some who are called to this ministry specifically. We love these supporters! Testimony: We were in India in a rough situation, leading a team of young adults. One day we were off to preach to the leader of a political party known for his brutal persecution of Christian pastors and workers. Only the guys went out to ministry that day. We rallied our supporters back home into intercession. We had an amazing day of ministry. Safe, effective, and it even flowed into the week in specific areas. Many times we hear that one of our supporters had been praying for us at that very time, or have given exactly when we needed it most. This happens a lot!
FINANCIALLY
If you already give to us (thank you!) or you prefer to continue giving via check, don’t worry too much about this next segment. We still accept hand-written checks, so the way that you currently give is not going anywhere – don’t worry! But if you are interested in altering your giving (amount, duration, etc), that will be done online through this system… so keep reading!
USA RESIDENTS For those of you filing taxes in the USA, you will receive tax-deductible receipts by giving your support through YWAM Montana.
For checks, all must be made out to “YWAM”. Do not write anything else on the check; no name or even project number. Just include a separate note indicating it is for us with our volunteer id #, 3384. Send it to:
Jeremy and Molly West,
501 Blacktail Road Lakeside, MT 59922 USA
If you prefer other online giving options:
- Venmo: @MTohana
- PayPal: @jeremywest266
- Cashapp: $AussieWest
AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS You can support our work in 2 easy ways:
- transfer donations electronically into our NAB account (contact us for details)
- through our church, C3 Cherrybrook, in Sydney. (Email: office@c3cherrybrook.com.au)
Unfortunately, current Australian tax law doesn’t provide tax deductions for Australian residents who donate.
SPECIFIC NEEDS & LIVING EXPENSES
- Household projects and needs
- Kids schooling
- Transportation
- Please contact us for more details. We have them! 🙂
SPECIFIC MINISTRY INITIATIVES You can sponsor projects we are working on, or individuals in hard to reach locations through us. E.g…
DTS EQUIP: Our leadership training course for the DTS. We are in a season of ongoing pioneering and supporting this new ministry globally. This costs money. Extra money. The program itself generates only a fraction of what is needed to expand this work, which provides first-class development for people who might never be able to receive it otherwise. This due to financial restrictions, oftentimes persecution, and government restrictions.
REAL PEOPLE-NEEDS: (you can give through us to these individuals, or we can place you directly in touch with them personally)
- Sponsor a Cambodian discipler: $100 per month
- Sponsor a Vietnamese discipler: $100 per month
AIRFARES & TICKETS: Some donors have supported us in the form of air travel. We need to provide almost all of our ministry travel. Historically people have either sent funds for us to do this, or have been able to give miles instead of cash for specific trips. This has been VERY useful to us in serving many of our ministry projects above and more.
GoWests! 
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