HOW YOU CAN HELP

BECOME A MONTHLY SUPPORTER
The international Bible teaching ministry is still a fledgling effort, highly dependent on donations in order to operate. We are far from being in a strong financial position, and especially rely upon those who can donate on a regular basis. You can make a difference.

If you believe in this ministry and would like to become a monthly supporter, please click above and send an email. Currently there are about 15 people who donate monthly. Indicate how much support you are able to provide each month. For example, $10, $20, $50, $100, etc. Any amount is fine, and no amount is too small.

Once we establish contact, you will provide the relevant financial information. (For US residents, a tax receipt will be sent annually.)

Another way you can help is to find other potential monthly supporters: ask around, talk to your friends.


ORDER BOOKS AT AMAZON
Every time you click on Recommended Books and buy a book from Amazon, a fraction of a percent of the sales price is credited back the the International Teaching Ministry. Amazon's credit is only made when you access their site from our site.


ATHENS INSTITUTE OF MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Total need: $50,000
Received in 2008: $25,055

The Athens Institute of Ministry was established in January 2004 to train preachers, teachers, and serious Bible students. Biblical education is a deep need, and it is also the area in which I feel most called to serve. Sessions take place in Georgia, San Diego, London, Manila, and Lagos, or at long distance by DVD. Please see the download document at the website for full details. We are eager to offer scholarships to worthy students in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe. Your donations help students to participate who otherwise would not be able to afford the tuition. We want to to extend scholarship offers and assistance to as many students as possible. Currently AIM has some 150 scholarship students in 25 nations, and most of them need ongoing sponsorship. Our eventual hope is to support the principal AIM teachers on a part-time basis. For more on the details of AIM, read the download document at this website, or click on http://www.athensinstitute.org/. AIM is a tax-exempt entity with 501(c)(3) status. All contributions are tax-deductible.

The Athens Institute of Ministry admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to students of A.I.M. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in admissions policies, scholarships, or other programs.


THIRD WORLD TRAVEL FUND
Total need: $32,000
Received in 2008: $17,505

In 2008 I will make teaching visits to 27 cities around the globe, the majority outside the US. Other teachers are also sent to areas of special need. Funding is needed to cover airfare and speaking fees for visits in the developing world, and usually also for meals and accommodation, when not provided by the local church. IBTM is a tax-exempt entity with 501(c)(3) status. All contributions made to IBTM are tax-deductible.


GENERAL MINISTRY SUPPORT
Total need: $40,000
Received in 2008: $30,975

General support donations help to compensate IBTM's international teachers for research, developing new materials, and speaking in the developing world. Part of this category also assists with urgent medical needs. This is also the category to contribute to if you are not sure, or do not have a strong opinion, about how your donation should be spent. IBTM is a tax-exempt entity with 501(c)(3) status. All contributions made to IBTM are tax-deductible.


WEBSITE SUPPORT
Total need: $12,000
Received in 2008: $395.00

Are you getting a lot out of the website? New material is added daily. In addition, new functionality is added regularly. This costs the ministry, yet most are happy to derive the benefit without contributing anything to the cause. Paying our part-time web manager is another area to which you may donate. Please contribute, as we cannot continue to offer all the material for free without underwriting.

Thanks!  IBTM is a tax-exempt entity with 501(c)(3) status. All contributions made to IBTM are tax-deductible.   


THIRD WORLD BOOK FUND
Total need: $13,500
Received in 2008: $4610

In the majority of developing nations around the world, monthly salaries are in the range of $30-$300. Books, which typically cost $10 or more, are an exorbitant expense for persons living in such economic situations. Helping Christians and churches through biblical education can make a tremendous difference in building faith and expanding the horizons of readers. The Third World Book Fund is not only for books, but also for audio messages, distributed not only to individuals, but also to church libraries. IBTM is a tax-exempt entity with 501(c)(3) status. All contributions made to IBTM are tax-deductible.

It is always a pleasure to give away teaching materials to persons visiting the US. I present boxes of books on faith that a donor will rise to meet the occasion. Outstanding needs at present include:

$524  -- Bahamas
$381 -- China (underground)
$1665 -- Chile & Bolivia

2007 donations: Athens Institute of Ministry: $54,600; Third World Travel: $19,650; General Support: $36,033; Third World Book Fund: $12,860; Third World Medical Needs: $13,800; 2007 total = $96,146 (need $201,923). These funds pay for teachers in AIM, scholarships to needy students, teachers traveling to the Third World, and much more.

2006 donations: Athens Institute of Ministry: $33,895; Third World Travel: $23,652; General Support: $27,830; Third World Book Fund: $10,769;  2006 total = $96,146 (need $130,000).

2005 donations: Athens Institute of Ministry: $20,295; Third World Travel: $16,630; General Support: $11,374; Third World Book Fund: $2800; 2005 total = $51,099 (need $95,000).

ATHENS INSTITUTE OF MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

THIRD WORLD TRAVEL FUND

GENERAL MINISTRY SUPPORT

THIRD WORLD BOOK FUND