Frequently Asked Questions

Novo, founded in 1980 (formerly Church Resource Ministry/ CRM) is a missions organization whose purpose is to send missionaries to multiply movements of the gospel and to mobilize the church for that mission around the world. Novo has been serving the church and the global mission in incredible and dynamic ways for the last 40+ years.

Learn more on Novo’s website here.

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Great question! Fundraising is a key part of Novo’s ministry, and here is a little info on why:

Throughout the scriptures, the people of God support the work of God. In a local church setting, this principle is demonstrated through offerings made willingly by God’s people. Those offerings are the means by which God provides for the needs and ministry of the church and her leaders.

In a missionary setting, this same pattern is demonstrated through God’s people in the form of financial partnership. These ministry partners are the means God uses to provide for the needs and ministry expenses of the missionaries who are sent out.

The partnership biblically extends in both directions. While the missionary’s financial needs are met, the financial partners become equal partners in the mission! As Paul says in Philippians 4, “Not that I seek the gift itself, but I do seek the profit which increases to your [heavenly] account [the blessing which is accumulating for you]”

The process of fundraising requires a certain level of trust, surrender, and dependency on the Lord. We believe that this process is one of the ways that God prepares missionaries with the spiritual authority needed to serve God in the capacity He has invited us into. You have often heard it said, “You need to practice what you preach.” Why? Because people are molded into what gets modeled. If a missionary is not living a life modeling surrender and dependency on Jesus, how will they encourage those they are working with to do the same? God is responsible to provide and He is faithful.

Novo’s beliefs statement can be found here.

Absolutely! You can stop anytime or change the amount of money given as needed. It is completely flexible!

Yes, Novo is a 501-C3, non-profit organization. When you give to us through Novo you receive a receipt for your taxes just like when you give to your church.

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Yes! We believe in high accountability! An outside organization, ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) sets biblical standards and guidelines for Christian non-profit organizations. Novo meets and exceeds these guidelines and conducts annual audits to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.

Every missionary has parameters for a minimum and maximum funding amount.

If their financial support is too low then they are not launched into their ministry until the needs of their families and ministry are taken care of. Novo wants all of their missionaries to have healthy families who have their needs met!

At the same time, missionaries cannot keep fundraising after reaching their cap. The beauty of this accountability system is that every missionary has what they need and are being wise stewards of God’s resources.

88% of all you give goes directly to Jonn and Anna for living and ministry expenses.

The central office retains 12% for online support, marketing, legal, accounting, HR, etc. In comparison, many other mission organizations typically assess donations at a much higher rate (15-25% or more).

Additionally, Novo sets limits on how much money we can raise based on ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) guidelines.

Learn more here.