~Kim~
Frequently Asked Questions
Seriously, Kim, DO you want to get married? WHY aren't you married yet? Are you EVER going to get married? (You really would be shocked how much I've been asked this recently.)
Wow. I sure hope so! Yes, for those wondering minds, I really do want to get married and have a family. Now, with my current choice of job occupation (moving to Russia for an unspecified amount of time...), some people might doubt my true desire for this. But, I know in the bottom of my heart that God wants me in Russia right now. It is a calling that I cannot ignore. Despite this, I believe in the power of God to bring the right person into my life (and me into his life) in His perfect timing. Maybe it will be in Russia...maybe America...I like to believe that he's a friend of mine that I already know and that our love will grow the longer I am away (I am not thinking of anyone specific...just showing my romantic side!) But the short answer? I would LOVE to be married and I have not lost hope to share my life with someone great that God has picked out!
Are you taking your cat with you to Russia?
Yes, that is the plan! I am still trying to work out the logistics, but I do hope to have him with me in Russia. He is like my baby, I couldn't just leave him with his grandparents for the rest of his life!! (a.k.a. my mom and dad!)
What is the most recent book you have read that you really enjoyed?
That would HAVE to be "Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. You MUST read this book. I actually think it could be the best book I've read in years. GET IT!!
I just started a book by the author of one of my other favorite books, "Strong Women, Soft Hearts." (by Paula Rinehart) This new book is called "Better Than My Dreams: Finding What You Long for, Where You Might Not Think to Look." The jury is still out, but I'm expecting good things!
What is your favorite TV show right now?
LOST! I'm so excited about the season premiere, which is TONIGHT! (1/31) There's just something about those lost people who are looking for meaning where "the universe" has placed them in life....hmm sounds like something I do for my full time job! :-) It totally intrigues me!
What do you use for your personal devotions with God?
Well, I use a lot of different tools. Right now I'm going through Oswald Chamber's daily devotional, "My Utmost for His Highest." It's AMAZING. I generally really enjoy Beth Moore Bible studies, and just started her new one on the Psalms. Also - one of my favorites is something my church in Austin - the Austinstone Community Church - introduced me to. It's a Bible reading method called REAP (Read, Examine, Apply, Pray). I love it because it really helps me get into the Word...the true meaning of what I'm reading and how it applies to my life. When I use the REAP method, I really see that I REAP eternal benefits in knowing and understanding the Lord in new ways.
More details about REAP:
REAP stands for Read, Examine, Apply, Pray. You read a Bible passage, then, if you are journaling, you would write down the scripture(s) that spoke to you the most or that you felt best summed up what you've just read. Then you examine what you've read and write down your observations about those verse(s). Next, you write down or think about how to apply it to your own life. In the application, you are asking the scripture "what is it telling me to do; what should my response be to what I have just read?" Finally, you pray. Pray over what you just read or what you feel the Word is saying to you. The good thing about journaling is that you can always refer to it later on and see how God answered prayer or showed you one thing or another.
And now, the most common financial support question that I receive (at least once a month...you are not alone!) :-)
Why are staff members required to raise their own support, instead of being paid directly by Campus Crusade?
CCC is a non-profit organization, and has no central funds. Like many mission organizations, CCC depends upon the consistent financial support of concerned individuals and churches in order to carry out their ministries. These contributions are the only source of income to fund the ministries of our staff members. All missionary staff, including the president of our organization, raise financial support to cover a modest salary, both the employee and employer portion of the taxes, medical and dental benefits, and ministry expenses. Central fundraising would GREATLY limit the number of missionary staff possible. Our method allows for the rapid growth that is essential if we are to accomplish our objectives of reaching the whole world with the Gospel of Christ. As a result of our many staff members, hundreds of thousands of people around the world hear the truth of God's love and forgiveness. In addition, there is tremendous value in having a personal team of ministry partners who are committed to one or more missionaries' ministries through financial and prayer investments. And though CCC does not provide funds for its staff members, they do provide many support services, resources, training, and benefits that staff members could not get on their own.
Is raising support Biblical?
Throughout history, God has freed up His full-time workers financially to be able to carry out His work. Both Numbers 18:21 and Numbers 35 point out the Israelites' responsibility to use their tithes to fund the work of the Levites (God's full-time workers in the Old Testament). In Luke 8:1-3, we see that Jesus and his disciples depended on the support of others for their livelihood and ministries. (No, Jesus did not multiply the loaves and fishes every single time one of them needed something to eat! :-) Philippians 4 shows that the church at Philippi supported the Apostle Paul financially and that this pleased God (see verses 10, 14-16 and 18). In 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, we see again that Paul depended upon the support of others. 1 Corinthians 9 teaches that those who do the Lord's work should be provided for financially. In fact, almost all of 1 Corinthians 9 and 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 are a rebuke to the church at Corinth for not supporting God's people. By the end of the New Testament, we see that supporting Christian workers had become the norm. (See 3 John 5-8)
I get a lot of mail from CCC. It bothers me. How can I limit this?
Like any non-profit organization, Campus Crusade maintains a mailing list. They send out several mailings a year to raise funds for specific appeals, crisis areas of the world needing aid, and various ministries. It is also a way for Campus Crusade to communicate further about their ministry involvements. It is each person’s choice whether they wish to give to these or not. If you do not wish to receive the additional mailings, you can call Campus Crusade (1-888-CRUSADE) and ask them to place you on the “no mail” list. However, you must initiate this action. I (Kim) as the staff member am not permitted to take your name off of the mailing list.
More QUESTIONS and ANSWERS to come as YOU send them in to me!! :-) Be blessed!
Seriously, Kim, DO you want to get married? WHY aren't you married yet? Are you EVER going to get married? (You really would be shocked how much I've been asked this recently.)
Wow. I sure hope so! Yes, for those wondering minds, I really do want to get married and have a family. Now, with my current choice of job occupation (moving to Russia for an unspecified amount of time...), some people might doubt my true desire for this. But, I know in the bottom of my heart that God wants me in Russia right now. It is a calling that I cannot ignore. Despite this, I believe in the power of God to bring the right person into my life (and me into his life) in His perfect timing. Maybe it will be in Russia...maybe America...I like to believe that he's a friend of mine that I already know and that our love will grow the longer I am away (I am not thinking of anyone specific...just showing my romantic side!) But the short answer? I would LOVE to be married and I have not lost hope to share my life with someone great that God has picked out!
Are you taking your cat with you to Russia?
Yes, that is the plan! I am still trying to work out the logistics, but I do hope to have him with me in Russia. He is like my baby, I couldn't just leave him with his grandparents for the rest of his life!! (a.k.a. my mom and dad!)
What is the most recent book you have read that you really enjoyed?
That would HAVE to be "Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. You MUST read this book. I actually think it could be the best book I've read in years. GET IT!!
I just started a book by the author of one of my other favorite books, "Strong Women, Soft Hearts." (by Paula Rinehart) This new book is called "Better Than My Dreams: Finding What You Long for, Where You Might Not Think to Look." The jury is still out, but I'm expecting good things!
What is your favorite TV show right now?
LOST! I'm so excited about the season premiere, which is TONIGHT! (1/31) There's just something about those lost people who are looking for meaning where "the universe" has placed them in life....hmm sounds like something I do for my full time job! :-) It totally intrigues me!
What do you use for your personal devotions with God?
Well, I use a lot of different tools. Right now I'm going through Oswald Chamber's daily devotional, "My Utmost for His Highest." It's AMAZING. I generally really enjoy Beth Moore Bible studies, and just started her new one on the Psalms. Also - one of my favorites is something my church in Austin - the Austinstone Community Church - introduced me to. It's a Bible reading method called REAP (Read, Examine, Apply, Pray). I love it because it really helps me get into the Word...the true meaning of what I'm reading and how it applies to my life. When I use the REAP method, I really see that I REAP eternal benefits in knowing and understanding the Lord in new ways.
More details about REAP:
REAP stands for Read, Examine, Apply, Pray. You read a Bible passage, then, if you are journaling, you would write down the scripture(s) that spoke to you the most or that you felt best summed up what you've just read. Then you examine what you've read and write down your observations about those verse(s). Next, you write down or think about how to apply it to your own life. In the application, you are asking the scripture "what is it telling me to do; what should my response be to what I have just read?" Finally, you pray. Pray over what you just read or what you feel the Word is saying to you. The good thing about journaling is that you can always refer to it later on and see how God answered prayer or showed you one thing or another.
And now, the most common financial support question that I receive (at least once a month...you are not alone!) :-)
Why are staff members required to raise their own support, instead of being paid directly by Campus Crusade?
CCC is a non-profit organization, and has no central funds. Like many mission organizations, CCC depends upon the consistent financial support of concerned individuals and churches in order to carry out their ministries. These contributions are the only source of income to fund the ministries of our staff members. All missionary staff, including the president of our organization, raise financial support to cover a modest salary, both the employee and employer portion of the taxes, medical and dental benefits, and ministry expenses. Central fundraising would GREATLY limit the number of missionary staff possible. Our method allows for the rapid growth that is essential if we are to accomplish our objectives of reaching the whole world with the Gospel of Christ. As a result of our many staff members, hundreds of thousands of people around the world hear the truth of God's love and forgiveness. In addition, there is tremendous value in having a personal team of ministry partners who are committed to one or more missionaries' ministries through financial and prayer investments. And though CCC does not provide funds for its staff members, they do provide many support services, resources, training, and benefits that staff members could not get on their own.
Is raising support Biblical?
Throughout history, God has freed up His full-time workers financially to be able to carry out His work. Both Numbers 18:21 and Numbers 35 point out the Israelites' responsibility to use their tithes to fund the work of the Levites (God's full-time workers in the Old Testament). In Luke 8:1-3, we see that Jesus and his disciples depended on the support of others for their livelihood and ministries. (No, Jesus did not multiply the loaves and fishes every single time one of them needed something to eat! :-) Philippians 4 shows that the church at Philippi supported the Apostle Paul financially and that this pleased God (see verses 10, 14-16 and 18). In 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, we see again that Paul depended upon the support of others. 1 Corinthians 9 teaches that those who do the Lord's work should be provided for financially. In fact, almost all of 1 Corinthians 9 and 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 are a rebuke to the church at Corinth for not supporting God's people. By the end of the New Testament, we see that supporting Christian workers had become the norm. (See 3 John 5-8)
I get a lot of mail from CCC. It bothers me. How can I limit this?
Like any non-profit organization, Campus Crusade maintains a mailing list. They send out several mailings a year to raise funds for specific appeals, crisis areas of the world needing aid, and various ministries. It is also a way for Campus Crusade to communicate further about their ministry involvements. It is each person’s choice whether they wish to give to these or not. If you do not wish to receive the additional mailings, you can call Campus Crusade (1-888-CRUSADE) and ask them to place you on the “no mail” list. However, you must initiate this action. I (Kim) as the staff member am not permitted to take your name off of the mailing list.
More QUESTIONS and ANSWERS to come as YOU send them in to me!! :-) Be blessed!
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