Frequently Asked Questions
How can 360Serve send 100% of donations to where it is designated?
Vision Driven Christians believe in 360Serve so strongly, they cover all our administrative costs, so 100% of your gift goes to the field!
Does 360Serve offer short term mission trips?
The countries where 360Serve supports indigenous church planters are often considered, "high risk" areas. Traditional short term missions place Americans going at risk and place our church planters at risk as well. 360Serve limits trips to pastors and donors who are aware of the risks.
What is an indigenous church planter?
An indigenous church planter is typically a younger man or woman who is born in their country. They speak their language and know their culture. They are believers in Christ who are called by God to go, often at great risk to their lives, into the unreached areas of their country and share God's love, bring the gospel and plant churches among those who have yet to hear about Jesus. The average indigenous church planter will lead 120 people to Christ and plant 2 house churches each year. After they plant a house church they will turn that church over to a pastor or leader who will shepherd the flock. The church planter will move on to plant the next church. Church planters are always bringing the gospel into new unreached areas, it's the passion of their life and the passion of 360Serve.
What does $50 of support do for an indigenous church planter?
What does your paycheck do for you? In the countries we support, the average wage is $1 to $3 per day. $50 per month is a decent salary. It provides food, rent, sends their kids to school and most of all, allows a church planter to serve the Lord full time in gospel ministry. It changes a church planter's life!
What is The Great Commission?
The Great Commission is not the Great Suggestion, it is Jesus' final command given to us as Christians. The command is to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every people group in the entire world (Mark 16:15). We are to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey everything Jesus taught (Matthew 28:19-20). It's Jesus' command to bring the gospel to every people group on earth!
What is a "least reached people" and why does 360Serve target least reached people?
1 out of 3 people on earth live in areas where they have yet to hear the name of Jesus. We call these "least reached people." 360Serve supports indigenous church planters who bring the gospel into these least reached areas in fulfillment of the Great Commission, so every people group on earth can have the opportunity to hear about Jesus. "Why should anyone hear the gospel twice, before everyone has heard it once?" Oswald Smith
How can I listen to the 360Serve Podcast?
Go to wherever you listen to podcasts and search 360Serve or you can visit our website at 360Serve.org/podcast and listen from our website.
What is the best way to begin giving to 360Serve?
We encourage you to support a church planter for $50 per month from the country of your choice. Simply click on GIVE and follow the simple directions. Others like to direct their gift to Where Most Needed trusting 360Serve to direct those funds to the greatest need at the moment.
Does 360Serve do presentations in churches?
Yes. Simply have your pastor or missions team go to https://www.360serve.org/churches. Fill out the form, "Are You Interested In Becoming A 360Serve Partner Church?" We will work to make it happen.
How did 360Serve begin?
360Serve began in Mark Teyler's heart in 2001 when he visited China and was introduced to Chinese indigenous church planters. 360Serve was incorporated as a nonprofit in 2012 to encourage Christians and churches throughout the USA to support indigenous church planters in fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Where is 360Serve based?
Castro Valley, California
How can I share with others about 360Serve?
The easiest way is to tell others why you like 360Serve and then direct them to our website at 360Serve.org. You can also email us and we will mail to your home our latest promotional materials which are super helpful to share about 360Serve.