To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.
Organizations described in section 501(c)(3) are commonly referred to as charitable organizations. Organizations described in section 501(c)(3), other than testing for public safety organizations, are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with Code section 170.
The organization must not be organized or operated for the benefit of private interests, and no part of a section 501(c)(3) organization's net earnings may inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. If the organization engages in an excess benefit transaction with a person having substantial influence over the organization, an excise tax may be imposed on the person and any organization managers agreeing to the transaction. [Internal Revenue Service website - Exemption Requirements for Church and Religious Organizations]
Since no earnings that camp incurs is for private interests or shareholders we are consider to be missionaries, in which each individual staff member has to raise it's support as their income each month. In short, I rely 100% on the contributions of those that have committed to supporting me monthly. Working at Camp Bethel is something that I have felt the Lord calling me to. It gives me great joy being able to surrender all of me and my gifts and talents for serving Him and His Kingdom. It is not something everyone feels called to do, but going and declaring the Gospel is something everyone is commanded to do [Matthew 28:19-20]. If you feel lead to give, I ask that you first pray about it please feel free to inquire about what you are giving for. It is not to me you are giving to, ultimately it is to the work of the Lord you are giving to. By helping support me you are giving me the chance to stay at Camp Bethel and work for the Lord, serving Him in every capacity possible to reach those who are lost and are in need of a Savior.There are several ways in which you can support me.
- The most important way to support me is through prayer.
- You can give a one-time gift of whatever amount you like.
- You can support me monthly or in whatever period you would like (i.e. monthly, quarterly, bi-monthly, etc)
If you like to see where your money is going, you can always give to the camp by providing supplies or items that the camp could use. If so, you can e-mail me and ask what are some needs of camp. There are always things that camp is in need of. If you're a fan of giving gift cards, those are welcome too. Wal-mart cards are always good lol!
Don't like having coins and change laying around? Save those pennies, nickels and dimes, cash them in and write a check to your favorite missionary!
If you want to make a check out, make it payable to Camp Bethel or Camp Bethel Ministries and in the "Memo" section at the bottom write my name or "Project L". You may also use a credit card, but you would have to call the office at 1.800.359.4049 or 1.276.328.6876 If you would like to know more, please e-mail me or contact me by using my information on my "Contact Me" page.Interested in knowing what the Bible says about giving? Here are some passages I have studied in the past.
- 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15
- Matthew 6:19-24
- Matthew 24:14-30
- Mark 12:41-44
