It’s the end of financial year, and you might be thinking about tax deductible giving.
Well, unfortunately we don’t offer tax deductible giving right now, but there’s a good reason why.
Why Aren’t We Tax Deductible?
The guidelines set out by the ATO don’t give tax deductibility for the promotion of a particular religion.
We want to see people meet Jesus, spreading the gospel is at the very centre of our work. The current requirements from our government mean we would need to significantly reduce the amount of gospel-based work we’re doing around the world in order to achieve tax deductible status.
And that’s a compromise we’re not willing to make.
It’s About The Mission
Every charity needs a focus! Our mission is to strengthen the persecuted church, enabling them to spread the gospel.
Our work includes delivering Bibles, providing biblical training, rebuilding churches and giving practical support.
We partner with local churches in over 60 countries to see the church remain in some of the most confrontational places on the planet. It’s because our mission is to advance the gospel that we don’t receive tax deductibility status. Everything we do is with the conviction of being obedient to the Great Commission and building God’s church.
What About In The Future?
We’ll continue looking at options, and we’re hoping the government will change their stance on this in coming years.
But we are unashamed of keeping the gospel the centre of our work. And we will not compromise our call to fulfil the Great Commission.
We have been working for more than 60 years to ensure the survival of the local church in some of the most dangerous countries on the planet. And we’re excited about the next 60 years, but we can’t do it without your support. Your help makes a massive difference to those who share our faith, but not our freedom.
Thank You
We can’t say any of this without thanking the more than 9,000 people who choose to give to the persecuted church every year. You make this ministry happen. Thank you for your prayers and support, your help makes a difference!
Can You Partner With Us?
We want to continue strengthening the local church to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
So, at this end of tax year while people are thinking about giving, if you’re able to, would you consider supporting the persecuted church?