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GSM was founded in 2016 to pursue a call to:

• Mission: To serve those who are called out to serve Him.
• Vision: Nationals reaching the nations and communities transformed by Jesus.
• Strategy: Prayerful pursuit of the Father's will and Kingdom.
• Reach the nations through nationals.
• Collaborate with local churches.
• Holistically minister to and care for missionaries.
• Equip and serve those called out spiritually, administratively, financially, logistically, and practically.
• Ensure that no genuinely called believer is without a way to fulfill their mission.

1. Suffering and Sacrifice over Comfort and Safety
2. Obedience and Calling over Results and Passion
3. Christ and Kingdom over Christendom and Religion
4. Sustainability and Development over Continuous Aid and Relief
5. Nationals Making Disciples over Missionary-Centered Ministry
6. Faith, Hope, and Love over Fear, Despair, and Condemnation
7. Accountability and Oneness in the Body over Authority and Corporate Structures
8. Disciple-making and Evangelism over Programs and Activities
9. Christ's Global & Local Church over Ministries and Organizations
10. Prayer and the Word over Self-Reliance and Human Strategy
11. Transparency and Integrity over Image and Impression
12. God's Glory and Honor over Our Name or Fame

So we can answer His Call together:

1. Qualifications — degrees and resumes can be useful, but God qualifies the called.
2. Denominations — doctrine matters, but we are spreading the Gospel, not religion.
3. Standardizations — curriculums can be helpful, but we rely on the Spirit for each moment.
4. Vocations — expertise has its place, but the Body's variety is essential to mission success.
5. Organizations — belonging to a team is great, until it stops reflecting the Kingdom of God.
6. Locations — focus and emphasis can be strategic, but multiplying disciples must be global.
7. Validations — numbers can demonstrate stewardship, but you cannot quantify obedience.

GoSendMe Global seeks to understand how God has called you and to help you fulfill that call fruitfully and effectively. We draw from what we have heard and learned by listening to hundreds of missionaries and nationals around the world, trusting these insights will be humbly received and wisely applied.

We will hold you accountable to high biblical standards and to compliance with nonprofit policies, yet we do not claim final authority over your ministry — the voice of Jesus remains that. GSM is shaped by its people. Missionaries, staff, and volunteers all contribute to leadership, training, and resources.

In response to God's Call on us, Your GSM Team knows that we MUST:

1. Go where He sends us!
2. Teach and preach God's Word.
3. Disciple believers to obey God's voice.
4. Pray intentionally and strategically.
5. Equip believers for missionary service.
6. Lead short-term projects/teams.
7. Respond to international crises.
8. Commit to the fulfillment of your calling.
9. Collaborate with local churches.
10. Make giving to missionaries easier.
11. Develop indigenous-led ministries.
12. Prepare believers to live in other cultures.
13. Put the missionary's needs ahead of our comforts.
14. Raise support independently (0% ministry).
15. Give great admin, finance, and logistics support.
16. Create mission learning exposure opportunities.
17. Provide holistic and intentional missionary care.
18. Adapt as God directs His servants.
19. Shepherd during intense trials.
20. Walk with missionaries coming off the field.

Drawing from insights gained by listening to seasoned long-term missionaries, GSM has developed a comprehensive support model called APACCS — Accountability, Prayer, Advancement, Care, Crisis, and Support.

Rooted in enduring biblical principles, APACCS equips missionaries both practically and spiritually while strengthening the personal support systems essential to their well-being. Rather than isolating missionaries, it helps them build teams from their own networks — people who support them spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically as they serve.

This model reflects what we have observed in thriving missionaries and what Scripture shows was present in Paul's ministry. GSM provides training so you can confidently build and maintain your own APACCS team.

• We believe suffering and sacrifice are part of following Christ, and we fully support those who remain in-country during hardship, even at personal or family risk.
• Missionaries must take responsibility for their own convictions and plans regarding evacuation, crisis response, hostage situations, and persecution. Each must provide GSM with a clear plan for us to follow in such circumstances.
• As an organization, we do not negotiate with terrorists, pay ransoms, or carry exploitable insurance policies, since these practices increase risk rather than provide security.
• We trust the Holy Spirit's guidance in crisis. Some may discern a need to return to the U.S.; in such cases GSM provides counsel, seeking God's will alongside them, not imposing unilateral decisions.
• GSM does not provide medical insurance or benefits, as healthcare needs vary by location and are best determined individually or in-country.
• Above all, we trust those God has called — their faith, convictions, and commitment to follow Christ wherever He leads. The voice of Jesus who called you must direct your service.

1. TIME: Not charging fees that pay for staff means we also patiently work with volunteers.
2. SERVICES: Limited funds reduce access to specialized support in key areas.
3. SECURITY: We do not have access to dedicated security personnel due to high costs.
4. STABILITY: We are not able to provide retirement plans, health insurance, or other financial safety nets that fee-based organizations may offer.
5. TRAINING and CONNECTIONS: Limited funding may reduce access to structured training, professional development, and networking opportunities that larger organizations provide.

All GSM missionaries raise their own support, including the Founder and Executive Director.

Missionaries must draft and maintain funds for: LAUNCH / LIVING / MINISTRY / RESERVE

The GSM team provides guidance and final approval on budgets. Missionaries must sustain their own funding, and may be required to come off the field to raise support when advised.

GSM follows all IRS regulations and complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding nonprofit financial practices, and is therefore required to:

• Provide oversight and accountability for all donations.
• Ensure all funds support GSM's mission and vision.
• Honor the intent of each donor's contribution.

Missionaries who need living expenses beyond ministry costs must raise a living budget, paid as a regular W-2 salary. GoSendMe Global ensures that 100% of all support given for your ministry is deposited into your ministry account. GSM does not withhold funds for organizational overhead — making us a 0% organization.

That said, some unavoidable third-party fees apply. These are not taken by GSM but are assessed by service providers and passed directly to your ministry. Supporters often have the option to cover them. These fees may include:

• Processing fees for credit card or direct debit donations.
• Payroll or reimbursement processing fees (QuickBooks).
• Fees for international fund transfers.
• FICA (Social Security and Medicare) withholding.

While these deductions occur at the time of giving or payroll, GSM absorbs many other operational costs. As a 0% ministry, we raise our own support to cover subscription services, web hosting, accounting fees, utilities, and staff salaries.

GSM believes short-term service (up to two years) is vital for raising up the next generation of missionaries and strengthening disciple-making both in North America and abroad. While GSM does not exist solely to send short-term teams or apprentices, we gladly support those we serve who express this need. Our goal is that every short-term effort is a meaningful part of Kingdom work — not just an experience.

Our commitments in short-term missions:

• Pursue sustainable solutions that empower indigenous believers and strengthen communities.
• Build up the Body of Christ without creating dependency.
• Engage in humanitarian work that is intentional, rooted in disciple-making, and aimed at long-term impact.
• Provide practical aid that meets real needs while pointing people to Christ.
• Respond to international crises as the Spirit leads, ensuring relief aligns with long-term Kingdom impact.

In all we do, we seek to disciple and equip believers to serve as culturally appropriate blessings, not burdens, and to walk as selfless servants. GSM provides training for all of the above.

As part of the GSM family, you'll walk in Christ-centered accountability, regular connection, APACCS development, and servant leadership. As a valued member of the GSM family, you are part of a mission-driven community united by a shared calling to serve Christ and others. These expectations outline how we will work together to foster growth, unity, and excellence:

Jesus calls and the Church sends. GoSendMe Global serves those called to Kingdom purpose and sent by a local church. We seek to serve individuals who demonstrate:

• A holistically healthy Kingdom life
• A clear and sincere calling
• A commitment to spiritual growth and accountability

Who we can serve as long-term missionaries through GSM:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or married to a U.S. citizen
• Must be sent and affirmed by a local church
• Must align with GSM's Statement of Faith, regardless of denominational background
• Must be willing to engage in oversight and accountability

Who GSM is not for:

• Those looking only for a financial support channel without accountability
• Those seeking to go for their own purposes rather than truly being called and sent
• Those unwilling to participate in mentorship, training, and assessment

Each situation is unique, and the GSM team works with prospective missionaries to create a personalized plan to prepare them for the field. Steps may include:

• Phone/video interviews
• Multiple application steps per adult
• Discussion with pastoral oversight
• Assessment and Preparation
• Discipleship work where GSM discerns helpful areas (calling, marriage…)
• Development of a customized timeline
• Budget preparation and agreement

Pre-Field Training:

• Support-raising and ministry preparation
• Online and potentially in-person or onsite training sessions
• Ongoing support and oversight by GSM and the sending church
• All GSM applicants are required to participate in online training and an in-person fellowship and interview week to discern the Lord's will together.