GIBM: Supporting The Local Church, Not Supplanting It

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Why should you consider supporting the GIBM (Global Independent Baptist Missions) Office on a monthly basis?

  • It has a good reputation among churches.
  • It’s impossible to use the GIBM without being sent by a local church.
  • Money is handled efficiently, practically, and consistently.
  • Its reports are very clear and organized.
  • It alleviate the stress of handling payments for the missionary such as tithe, faith promise, loans, insurance, and more.
  • It issues 1099s for tax purposes and gives helpful tax advice.
  • It has a deputation school for incoming missionaries that provides:
    • practical helps on scheduling churches,
    • do’s and don’ts of deputation,
    • help to make the most of their family time.
  • It is always available via email, phone, or text for questions or concerns.
  • It does all this without usurping the authority of the local church.
  • It does not CHARGE anyone a fee to use their services; instead, it faithfully relies on the generous support of churches, missionaries, and individuals.

Here is a complete list of supporters of the GIBM office:

(list of supporters current as of 12/31/2017)