In 1967, the first board of directors of International Missions was formed in Canada, which later changed its name to Christar. Christar has been providing vital support to Canadian Christar missionaries who serve amongst the least reached. This has only been made possible through the financial resources in our National Ministry Centre fund and the faithfulness of our Father, who called them into service.
The National Ministry Centre is the base of Christar Canada’s operations, serving as the launch pad for our local and global initiatives. While our dedicated missionaries contribute 9.5% to the Ministry Centre expenses, additional funds are crucial to cover operational costs. These include IT, member care, resources, training, supplies, office maintenance, and rent. Without these additional funds, Christar Canada’s long-term success is at risk.
As a not-for-profit organization, our goal is to minimize the financial burden on our missionaries, allowing them to focus on their ministry. Donations to our National Ministry Centre Fund are vital in bridging the gap and ensuring the long-term financial stability of Christar Canada. These funds will enable us to maintain a healthy balance and continue our mission of spreading the gospel and fostering Christ-honoring transformation in communities where He is yet to be worshiped.
The National Ministry Centre Fund requires an annual amount of $567,340.39. Approximately $419,440.39 is raised by the office staff through personal support for their salaries and other ministry costs. Most of the Ministry Centre staff raise 100% of their support, which allows us to maintain a low admin fee and allocate more donated funds to the Mission field. This results in a deficit of $147,900 that needs to be raised annually from new and current donors, churches, and businesses to support the operation of the ministry centre. The National Ministry Centre Fund supports four crucial ministry areas, and the total annual amount required for each area will be listed in their respective sections.
- IT = 6% $10,000 to be raised annually
- Resources = 18%. That’s a total of $26,350 to be raised annually.
- Member Care & Mobilization = 31% That’s a total of $45,800 to be raised annually.
- Operations = 44% That’s a total of $65,750 to be raised annually.
Your Support is Essential
Christar Canada is dedicated to maintaining a healthy National Ministry Centre to provide necessary support and care for our missionaries in the field. We are seeking a 150 donors giving an average of $1,000 per year or 300 donors giving an average of $500 per year to meet the needs of our vital ministry areas. After fulfilling your first priority of giving to your local church, we ask that you consider giving regularly towards one of the four ministry areas requiring National Ministry Centre funds. Your support will enable our missionaries and National Ministry Centre staff to effectively fulfill the Great Commission by establishing “Christ-centered churches among the least reached” (Matthew 28:18-20).