Spanish World Ministries believes that
God desires no recession in the proclamation of the Gospel, nor in the salvation of souls
The economic outlook is very dim. People are being very cautious, and it will take great determination on the part of many, to carry out God's mission in the midst of an array of obstacles. Believers must work together in the only task that does not risk diminishing profits, will never go bankrupt, and has eternal returns. The question is whether our diminished expenditures in personal and household items, travel, vacation, recreation and similar areas will be carried over to the investment in the great commission.
Much has been said about the greed, and the extravagant and irresponsible spending that has contributed to the present financial crisis. Let us remember Paul's prophetic warning regarding the difficult times of the last days, when men, besides other evils, will be lovers of money, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God (2 Tim. 3:1-4). God's Word is clear: as we move toward the end times, things will get worse before they get better. The distress in today's world is part of a larger picture that manifests man's sinful nature.
What if there is no financial recovery? Shall the great commission go bankrupt? In light of man's sin problem, and even more so, in light of God's mission to his church, this is not the time to retreat from missions, but to re-think and re-evaluate our approach to missions. Just as the financial crunch has led us to re-structure expenses, so as to carefully allocate our funds to what is most important, in the most effective way, so our investment in missions should take into account how and where is the most efficient manner to invest in missions, so as to have the greatest outreach with the Gospel. Frugality, a careful use of God's funds, and efficiency in communicating the message are at the heart of Spanish World Ministries' involvement in the great commission.
In 2008, with expenses of $426,000., this ministry:
maintained a home office in Indiana with a staff representing four families;
provided for 18 national missionaries;
produced and distributed two evangelistic radio programs,
aired in 1,200 stations, 9,500 times weekly
The annual expense for these many transmissions yields a cost of .87 per broadcast.
IF ONLY ONE PERSON LISTENED TO EACH PROGRAM,
0.87 is indeed a very small price to pay for someone to hear the Gospel.
This is a difficult time for everyone, but God's people need to invest if God's message is to be communicated. At Spanish World, your investment goes a long way to accomplish God's work of communicating the Gospel.
I invite you to consider Spanish World Ministries.
Striving according to His power (Col 1:29)
Cornelius Rivera,Director
The returns are certain, abundant, and eternal.
We invite you to join us!
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