financial Policy & transparency
The short version
I am a support-raised missionary. That means I don't have a salary. My ministry is funded by people who believe in it and choose to partner with me. Every gift can be tax-deductible and handled through Missions Enablers International, or MEI.
How my support works
There are two financial processors that I use: for tax benefits, you can use MEI; for normal donations (non-tax-deductible), I use Squarespace payment processing.
Your donations can be processed by MEI, the 501(c)(3) I serve with. When you give, you get a tax receipt straight from them, and I get a full record of every gift. It keeps things clean, accountable, and honest.
Where your money goes
You should know exactly what your partnership funds. My monthly support covers:
70% for living expenses. Housing, food, and transportation here in California.
26.5% for ministry costs. Travel to churches and partners, resources, and outreach.
3.5% for MEI's administrative fees. The small cost of processing donations and tax reporting.
My goal is $6,500 (before taxes) a month in committed support, and I'll always be honest about where I am toward it. If you ever want the full breakdown, just ask. I'd rather answer the question than have you wonder.
My stewardship commitments
I send monthly updates on what God is doing so you can see your partnership at work.
Praying for my partners is part of my job, not a footnote.
I treat every dollar as sacred. Because it is :)
My fundraising ethics
Your giving is an invitation, never an obligation.
I will never pressure, guilt, or manipulate anyone into giving.
If your situation changes and you need to pause or stop giving, no explanation needed.
Ways to give
Online: https://meigiving.org/donate/chadmcfarlandmissions for non-profit tax benefits, or for quick and easy, you can donate here
By check: Make it payable to Mission Enablers International, write CM3999 in the memo line, and mail to PO Box 2127, Bentonville, AR 72712.
Questions? Email: Chad@Chadmcfarlandmissions.com. I answer personally

