Missionary Support Program

Geographic Scope: Global, with preference for strategic areas

Focus Areas:

• Global evangelism among least-reached people groups
• Restricted access countries
• Language groups without Bible translations
• Countries predominantly Hindu, Tribal, Muslim, or Buddhist

Missionary Requirements:

• Evidence of consistent, exemplary Christian life
• Involvement at COTW (in order of priority):
  • History of regular attendance and high involvement at staff level
  • LIFT program graduate
  • History of regular attendance and/or some involvement at staff level
  • Influenced to trust Christ at Camp
  • Relationship with Camp members or missionaries
• Serving in a strategic area for global evangelism among those with least access to the gospel
• Must serve under an established missions agency that is a member of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability)
• Agency must have reputation for integrity and stability
• Agency doctrinal statement must align with GVI Doctrinal Statement
• Agency must demonstrate good management

Project Requirements:

• Connection at COTW (in order of priority):
  • History of regular attendance and high involvement at staff level
  • LIFT program graduate
  • History of regular attendance and/or some involvement at staff level
  • Influenced to trust Christ at Camp
  • Relationship with Camp members or missionaries
• Serving in a strategic area for global evangelism among those with least access to the gospel
• Clear alignment with CAMP-of-the-WOODS Mission Statement

What They Fund:

• Support for individual missionaries
• Support for missions projects
• Strategic areas may receive higher initial financial support

Strategic Areas (Higher Priority):

• Restricted access countries
• Least-reached people groups (no viable indigenous community of believing Christians with adequate numbers and resources)
• Language groups with no Bible translation
• Countries predominantly Hindu, Tribal, Muslim, or Buddhist

Disbursement Schedule:

• Support monies disbursed in yearly lump sum each October
• Pending approval of Board of Directors and available funds
• Support for missionaries begins when they leave for language study or field, whichever is earlier

Requirements for Supported Missionaries/Projects:

• Send communication minimum twice per year to Missions Committee (newsletters, reports, personal letters, Annual Missions Update)
• Complete and submit Annual Missions Update Form by April 30
• Affirm agreement with GVI Doctrinal Statement
• Visit COTW at least once every four years for in-person ministry update with Missions Committee member
• Visiting missionaries receive complimentary week of accommodations at COTW

Missionary Support Application Process

1. Submit Official Application
   • Complete Missionary Application form via JotForm
   • Must originate with official application
2. Reference Consultation
   • Applicant's supplied references will be consulted by a member of the Missions Committee
3. Agency Research
   • Applicant's sending/missions agency will be researched and contacted by Missions Committee
   • Verification of ECFA membership in good standing
   • Assessment of agency reputation, stability, and doctrinal alignment
4. Committee Interview
   • Applicant will be interviewed by the Missions Committee
5. Final Determination
   • Pending positive feedback on previous points, Missions Committee will make final determination on accepting applicant for support

Project Support Application Process

1. Submit Official Application
   • Complete Project Application form via JotForm
   • Must originate with official application
2. Reference Consultation
   • Applicant's supplied references will be consulted by a member of the Missions Committee
3. Agency Research
   • Agency will be researched and contacted by Missions Committee
   • Verification of ECFA membership in good standing
   • Assessment of agency reputation, stability, and doctrinal alignment
4. Committee Interview
   • Applicant will be interviewed by the Missions Committee
5. Final Determination
   • Pending positive feedback on previous points, Missions Committee will make final determination on accepting project for support