Donor-Supported Ministry
What is a "Faith-Supported" or "Donor-Supported" Missionary?
Faith-supported or "donor-supported" missionaries play an essential role in ministry by trusting God to provide for their financial needs through the generosity of individuals and churches. These missionaries actively share their financial needs, inviting others to join them in their work by becoming monthly partners—both prayerfully and financially. Unlike many organizations, our ministry does not provide salary support for full-time staff missionaries. Instead, they rely completely on the faithful generosity of donors like you.
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Missionaries receive a monthly paycheck based solely on the donations designated for them from the previous month. Monthly recurring donations are especially important because they provide the consistency needed for us to budget effectively, plan for the future, and meet the ongoing needs of our missionaries. Your support is not only impactful but also tax-deductible, allowing you to be a good steward of your financial resources while making an eternal impact.
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This model of support is deeply rooted in Scripture, following the example of the Apostle Paul, who was sustained by God through the generosity of His people. By partnering with missionaries, you become an integral part of their ministry—blessing them and being blessed in return. As a financial partner, you’ll see firsthand how God works through your faithfulness to transform lives for eternity. Your recurring gift helps sustain vital ministry work, bringing hope to countless lives and ensures that our missionaries can stay focused on their calling.
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How to Support Our Missionaries:
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Pray for their needs: Your prayers are essential for the success of our ministry. Pray that our staff will:
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Impact the lives of students with the Gospel.
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Faithfully disciple students throughout the year.
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Stay encouraged, biblically rooted, and focused on their calling.
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Raise their portion of the ministry’s budget each year, freeing them to dedicate their time fully to the ministry.
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Every full-time staff member of Ponderosa Student Ministries/Ponderosa Bible Camp is faith-supported, relying on God’s provision through the generosity of ministry partners like you. Will you join us in this life-changing work and become a monthly financial partner today? Your commitment makes an extraordinary difference!
Practical Ways You Can Support a Ponderosa Missionary
Practical Ways You Can Support a Donor-Supported Missionary
Send Financial Gifts:
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Give Practical Gifts:
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New or gently used clothing and shoes
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Groceries or grocery store gift certificates
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Birthday and Christmas gifts
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Gasoline gift cards
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Furlough or vacation opportunities
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Donate a used (but running) vehicle to Ponderosa, designating it for one of our missionaries instead of trading it in
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New or Gently used appliances or furniture
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Free babysitting
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Home repair services
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Free services from your business that meet a missionary’s need
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When giving financially, consider these biblical principles:
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Give first, not from what’s left.
“Honor the LORD from your wealth and the first of all your produce; So your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.”
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Give joyfully, not grudgingly.
“Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
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Give faithfully, not haphazardly.
Automated electronic giving ensures consistent support, preventing income fluctuations for missionaries. Visit ponderosabiblecamp.com and click the “Support a Staff Missionary” tab to create your donor account. -
Give sacrificially, not selfishly.
“When you give to those who cannot repay, you give to King Jesus Himself.”
— Luke 21:1-4​
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“Not that I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.”
— Philippians 4:17
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