Why Join A Missions Agency?
The Biblical Answer Is That The Apostles And Others Were Always Sent And Supported – With Prayer And Gifts – By Others. This Is The New Testament Pattern.
(Acts 13:1-3; 2 Corinthians 8-9)
FIRE International Is An Inter-Denominational Agency That Serves The Whole Body Of Christ. Since Our Beginning In 1999 FIRE International Has Been Helping God’s People Do What They Are Called To Do To Reach The Nations By Fulfilling The Great Commission.
Local Churches Across The United States Send And Support Their Missionaries Through FIRE International And With Our Assistance. FIRE International’s Purpose Is To Help Missionaries Fulfill Their Call From God.
FIRE International Missionaries Are Involved In Many Kinds Of Specific Ministries, Targeting Unreached People Groups And Communities All Over The World. They Are Engaged In Church Planting, Evangelism, Discipleship Training, Education, Feeding Children, Rescuing Trafficked Children And Adults, Youth Work, Rescuing Orphaned Babies, And Offering Services To The Poor.
FIRE International Workers Are Currently Serving In 25 Nations On Every Major Continent. Organizationally, FIRE International Does Not Micro-Manage The Missionaries Ministries. However, We Look To Balance The Need For Support, Integrity And Accountability Of Our Missionaries With Freedom To Do God’s Work In An Unencumbered Manner.
Some Of FIRE International Missionaries Work Directly With Indigenous Leaders And Ministries In The Nations, While Others Are Working Independently In Sensitive Or Restricted Areas Of The World, And Still Others Work With U.S. Based Churches And Other Organizations.
Relationally, FIRE International Gives Missionaries A Sense Of Belonging To A “Family” Of International Missionary Colleagues. Affiliation With An Agency Like FIRE International Also Gives The Missionary Credibility With Churches At Home And Abroad, And With Ministries On The Field.
TESTIMONY From Andy And Karyn Pricer – Mexico
“We Were Never Called To Go And Make Disciples Alone, Even Pioneers Need A Good Support System Back At The Home Base. After More Than 22 Years On The Mission Field With FI As Our Sending Agency I Can Honestly Say That They Go Beyond Being An Organization And Are More Of A Family To Us. Organizations Will Take Care Of The Many Practical Areas Of Missions That You Will Definitely Encounter On The Field, But A Family Goes Even Further And Protects Relationships And Callings. Fire International, Like A Family, Helps You To Grow In Your Strengths As They Walk You Through Your Weakness. Along With All The Office And Financial Reporting They Perform At The Home Base To Keep You In Good Standing With All Concerned, They Support, Pray, Correct, Visit, And Bring Counsel As You Work Towards All That God Has Called You To Be And Do In The Area Of The World That He Has Called You. Highly Recommended.”
FIRE International’s Reputation As An Established Inter-Denominational Agency Helps Open Doors For Missionaries. Finally, Missionaries Feel Secure In The Knowledge That FIRE International Staff Members Are Working Daily To Care For Their Personal Affairs.
Administratively, FIRE International Provides Many Services That Can Be Difficult For An Individual Local Church To Consistently Provide, Such As Contribution Management And Reporting, Newsletter And Mailing Services, Financial, Legal And Tax Consultant Services, Promotion Of Missionaries And Projects To A Wide Audience, And Up To Date Information About New Trends And Services Related To Missions.
FI provides a wide range of services to support you effectively. They handle your newsletter by receiving it, creating and laying out the letterhead, reworking and editing its content, printing, folding, and redesigning it when needed. They also bulk-mail your newsletter, take it to the post office, and maintain your mailing list. Additionally, FI can order remittance envelopes, update your letterhead, and manage contributions on your behalf.
They process donations so your contributors receive tax credits, handle monthly payroll and banking issues, track reimbursable expenses to reduce taxable income, and ensure you receive a W-2 at year’s end.
FI also maintains a Project Expense Report (PER) list and reminds you of due dates, sends out annual giving statements to your contributors, forwards your mail once or twice a month, and emails monthly reports.
Beyond logistical support, FI prioritizes spiritual care, offering to pray for you, counsel you, and provide pastoral care and accountability through Zoom or Skype. They value a strong relationship with you and are available for mentoring, advice, or simply to listen. FI leaders will occasionally visit you, as well.
FI maintains legal documents such as wills and power of attorney, and assists with tax filing and questions, including retaining paperwork for seven years in case of audits. They also design prayer cards, support visa applications and ordination processes, and respond to inquiries about your well-being. FI raises funds, when possible, communicates with contributors, and highlights your accomplishments. Lastly, they address your questions and concerns, providing ongoing support every step of the way.
FIRE International Receives A 10% Administrative Fee From All Contributions, Which Helps Underwrite FIRE International’s Daily Operations.
FIRE International’s General Fund Is Also Supported Directly By The Generosity Of Churches And Contributors.
FIRE International Is Committed To Excellence And Integrity In Financial Management
And Has Voluntarily Maintained The Active Membership With The Evangelical Council For Financial Accountability (ECFA) Since 2006. Annual Audits Are Available Upon Written Request.