Redwood Chapel Missions Policy

Table of Contents

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Introduction: About This Policy

A) Overview

A.1) Purpose and Scope

A.2) Authority

A.3) Revisions and Exceptions

B) Definitions

C) References

Part I: The Basis of Missions

1) Scriptural & Philosophical Foundations

1.1) Importance of Missions

1.2) Definition of Missions

1.3) Participants in Missions

2) Strategic Priorities and Goals

2.1) Target Groups

2.2) Job Functions

2.3) Missionary Demographics

Part II: The Work of Missions

3) Commission

3.1) Missions Agencies: Requirements for Eligibility

3.2) Missionary Candidates: Requirements for Eligibility

3.3) Missionary Candidates: The Evaluation Process

3.4) Financial Support

3.4.1) Minimum and Maximum Funding Levels

3.4.2) Commencement of Funding

3.4.3) Outgoing Expenses

3.4.4) Solicitation

3.4.5) Designation of Gifts

3.4.6) Tentmaker Missions

3.4.7) One-Time Gifts

3.4.8) Providing "Benefits"

4) Communication

4.1) Regular Communications

4.2) Annual Status Review

4.3) Communication with National Missionaries

4.4) Field Visitation

4.5) Termination

Part III: Preparation for Missions

5) Short-Term Missionaries

5.1) Qualifications and Responsibilities

5.2) Financial Support

6) The Missions Committee

6.1) Roles and Responsibilities

6.2) Membership

6.3) Meetings

7) Fundraising Events