✝️ QUESTION OF THE WEEK
From Michael, 17 — Toledo, Ohio
January 10, 2026
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“Hello Pastor James,

I believe in supporting missionary ministries. Unfortunately, my church — and even my parents — do not. They say these ministries are only in it for the money. I don’t believe that.

I truly want to support your ministry, but I also want to be wise. How can I be sure that you are doing what you say you’re doing? I’m not asking presumptuously or out of disrespect — I genuinely want to know.

Thank you for all that you are doing for the Lord.”
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Hi Michael — thank you for asking this question. It is thoughtful, mature, and biblical. Scripture tells us to “prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” Your desire for accountability is not skepticism — it is stewardship.
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Here is the truth, plainly stated: no ministry should ever be offended by honest questions. The work of the Gospel thrives in the light, not in secrecy.
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Here are wise ways to discern a missionary ministry’s integrity:
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✨ Transparency — Are finances, mission goals, and outcomes clearly shared?
✨ Fruit — Are lives being helped, changed, healed, and reached with the Gospel?
✨ Sacrifice — Do the leaders live humbly, or lavishly at the expense of others?
✨ Accountability — Is the ministry answerable to others, not just itself?
✨ Consistency — Does the message match the mission, year after year?
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True missionary work is not about profit — it’s about obedience. Those who labor in the harvest fields often do so at great personal cost, not personal gain.
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You are not wrong to question. You are right to care. And you are honoring God by wanting your giving to matter.
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If you ever want to understand what a ministry does, ask. Read. Pray. Observe. A ministry that is truly serving Christ will welcome scrutiny, because its confidence rests in God, not appearances.
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Michael, thank you for your heart — not just to give, but to give wisely. May God guide you, and may He bless every seed you sow in faith.

I would like to send you a copy of the ministry's newest book, 📘 You Say This, But What Does the Bible Say About It? 

Please check with your parents to see if that's alright, as I will need your address.

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