WHY WE SUPPORT IOM AMERICA
By Rob
Cornelius
In today’s
Christian sphere, there are a myriad of different worldviews. Actually, many materials branded as
“Christian” aren’t even Biblically based.
Because we have grown up in a “Christian” culture, we tend to believe
that many aspects of our culture indeed are Christian in nature. Sayings like “God will never give you more
than you can handle”, “God helps those who help themselves” and “What doesn’t
kill you only makes you stronger” are tossed around as sound Christian advice
in many circles. The problem is, they
aren’t Biblical! My family and I have been greatly blessed by IOM and the Phinneys. Their council, discipleship and love have been invaluable to us because of the sound Biblical foundation that underlies all that they say and do. When I am encouraged and/or rebuked by Dr. Phinney, I am done so with evidence in scripture. His influence in my life has greatly shaped my worldview to a more Biblical, Christ-centered perspective.
When Dr. Phinney asked me to write about why I support IOM, I had to take some time to order my thoughts. My first reaction was, we support IOM because we love the Phinneys and treasure them deeply in our hearts. We can’t wait to correspond with them through text, phone and email and are always looking forward to the next time we can physically be around them. However, the reasoning behind our support for IOM is much deeper than that. We support IOM because they believe and teach the Word of God, they don’t water it down or sugar coat it for approval by the masses. Their dedication to Truth has had a profound impact in our lives, and we want others to have that opportunity.
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IFEL/IOM General Fund
This fund is as stated - for general operations. Our three year need is $2, 242,810.00. As you can see this budget need covers the entire national and international financial need for our ministry. We encourage you to take the time to read through our Ministry Missions Overview description booklet by clicking on the cover or link.Options of Directional Giving:
IOM General Fund
International Fellowship of Exchanged Life
Exchanging Life Publishing
IOM E-Community
IFEL Online School
IOM African Missions
IOM India Missions
Text to Prayer Ministry
X-Changing Life Magazine/News
Heartland Family Fellowships
General Global Missions
Staff Salaries
Many contributors love to give toward individual salary needs. We encourage this for close friends and family members. Those who live on missionary support understand that ministry outreach becomes more enjoyable when your salary is being met each month. Each of our staff are paid on a monthly basis. All salaries are kept to minimal need in order to advance the ministry more effectively. We have a steady flow of 30+ volunteers that we purpose to reimburse expenses. God has blessed us with a total of 16 staff members - this includes our workers in our African Headquarters.Options of Directional Giving:
General Staff Salaries
Steve & Jane Phinney
Jessica Phinney
Kathrine Hill
African Staff
Volunteer Team
IFEL Global Missions
We are very excited about our growth in remote parts of the world. In January of 2013, IOM opened their African International Office, under the care of Lester Wehyee. We presently have an active leadership presence in 18 countries and a ministry presence in 80+ countries. Your contributions to our Global Missions not only will assist in staff and field work but many times your donations will actually go directly to the needy - i.e; IOM New Hope Orphanage, digging wells as well as many other ground operations. We commit to having our missions not only uniting Exchanged Life workers worldwide but keep it tangibly practical.Options of Directional Giving:
IOM African Staff
IOM India Missions
New Hope Orphans
