What is a Sponsor Church?

What is the benefit of having a Sponsor Church?

Missionaries are eligible to receive a 3% administrative assessment instead of the normal 12% for any financial gifts sent to Reliant on their behalf by their Sponsor Church. In order to receive the discounted assessment, the missionary needs to let Reliant know which church is their Sponsor Church.

The Intent behind allowing a Sponsor Church

Reliant wishes to support and bless partner churches and organizations.  When a church takes steps of growth (or generosity) to support a missionary from their general budget, Reliant want to bless that church and the missionary.  We allow a missionary to pick any supporting church, or the church / organization where they are serving to be assigned a 3% assessment fee.  This allowance will not be extended to other businesses, individuals or foundations. 

How do I notify Reliant of my Sponsor Church?

See Missionary Employment Changes Section Change in Sponsor Church (Special Admin fee).

When should I notify Reliant of my Sponsor Church?

Notify Reliant by emailing mr@reliant.org before the first gift given from the church.

Am I eligible for the Sponsor Church as an Associate Missionary raising to go full-time?

Typically, Associate Missionaries are not eligible for the Sponsor Church discount. However, as an Associate Staff missionary in Accruing MTD (see MTD Statuses), you are eligible for the Sponsor Church discount beginning right after you complete New Staff Training. Be sure to notify Reliant of your Sponsor Church at or right after New Staff Training so that you receive the benefit while you are an Associate Missionary.

Can I change my Sponsor Church?

Yes, you may change your Sponsor Church if your church stops giving to Reliant on your behalf or if another church comes on Reliant's Ministry Team on your behalf and is giving a larger gift than your current Sponsor Church. You must notify Reliant of this change. See How Do I notify Reliant of my Sponsor Church above.