Underfunded Members

“Please tell me how much the rate of exchange has changed over the last six months—for U.S. to [Middle Eastern] currency. I am committed to supporting [Jim and Sue Miller] and desire to keep up with the decrease in value of monies sent.”

This gracious partner was viewing the dollar’s falling value overseas with a focus on the Kingdom.

The severity of the impact on overseas workers was the focus of an article published in the January 2008 issue of Christianity Today, entitled “The dollar’s fall has squeezed budgets with no reprieve in sight.”

Here’s what one Frontiers worker experienced during her first year-and-a-half on the field …

“The cost of vegetable oil has doubled. Meat, flour and milk have all increased in price. Rent prices are also going up everywhere here.” In her country of service, the price of a loaf of bread increased 62% in just 18 months!

A Frontiers’ family recently wrote …

“While we have never gone hungry, over this past year, due to changes in their personal income and in one case, passing on to glory, we have seen two very significant partners leave our financial support team.

“Admittedly, as we consider the years ahead … we recognize our need to be more proactive with regard to financial planning. Pray that we can continue to trust God to provide for all our needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus.”

There are dozens of Frontiers workers who are underfunded. The reasons are many, including:

Frontiers created the Underfunded Members account to help workers in need remain on the field while they work to boost their monthly support.

If you have a desire to help meet the pressing needs of our workers, please consider making a gift to Underfunded Members account. Your gift will assist Frontiers workers struggling to cover expenses and will encourage them.