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The following information is provided as a requirement of Alberta's Charitable Fund-Raising Act, RSA 2000, c C-9.
The Great Commission Foundation ("The GC") is a charitable trust, established by a Deed of Settlement made as of September 1, 2002 and governed by an Amended and Restated Deed of Settlements made as of October 22, 2024.
The GC is a public foundation that is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (with Canadian Charitable Registration Number 859928483 RR0001).
The charitable objects of The GC are:
1. The advancement of Christianity by spreading its principles;
2. The relief of poverty by the assistance to those persons lacking the necessities of life by giving them food, clothing, shelter or financial assistance;
3. The advancement of education including, without limitation, by the teaching of scripture and the promotion of literacy; and
4. The advancement of other "charitable purposes" as defined within subsection 149.1(1) of Income Tax Act, which includes the disbursement of funds to "qualified donees" as also defined in subsection 149.1(1).
We engage other ministries as agents to carry out projects that fulfill our charitable objects.
The GC anticipates raising an estimated amount of $12,000,000.00 this year from donation for the fulfillment of its charitable objects from donors in Alberta, Canada. The processing of these donations will cost, on average, six percent. The money raised will be going to fulfill the charitable objects of The GC.
For further information, please contact our Donations Team at donations-ca@thegc.org or call us at 1-855-488-7020. To speak directly to the GC's Donation's Manager, please call Kathy Stewart at (604) 229-8008. The GC has two (2) Canadian offices. Please visit our contact page for further details
The purpose of my ministry: is to carry out the Great Commission Jesus has command us: Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
The goal: is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to the unreached, specifically the people in Thailand: to those who have never heard of the name of Jesus. And to also engage with people who may have heard about Jesus, but don't know Him. To build up and grow new believers in Christ. Romans 10:14-15 "How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!'".
Ministry challenges: The biggest challenge is the Buddhism religion has been in Thailand since 268–232 BCE. It's rooted in the culture, and it's been passed down generation to generation, that's all they know and what they believe. The challenge is when you bring something that is unfamiliar for them, they don't want to change their beliefs and a fear of disappointing their family/parents. They will be disowner or kicked out of their village for becoming a Christian. So, it takes time for Thai's to come to Christ. You are blowing their mind when you share to them: the creation story, Sin, Jesus the son of God paying for our sins, so we can have eternal life and a relationship with God. They need to digest this new way of thinking, this new belief. You need to let the seed grow and so you need to be diligent in coming back to them, keep checking on them and planting more and more gospel seeds. Being patient and allowing it to take time, and always in pray for them.
Help needed: Prayer for the people of Thailand, that they would open their hearts to Jesus. Prayer against the enemy, the enemy doesn't want Thai's to come to Christ. Prayer for me: for protection from the enemy, to endure through different seasons of ministry. For me to have an ongoing passion to reach the lost.
Financial giving: This allows me to continue being in Thailand and on the mission the Lord has set before me. Giving helps me go to the lost, to meet with the lost, to give bibles to the lost.
Ministry No. 1932
Program Countries: Thailand
Focuses: Evangelism, Discipleship
Team Lead: Ben Schmidt
Email: beyondbenmissions@gmail.com
Donate to the work of GCF carried out through the ministry of Ben Schmidt Missions.
*The Great Commission Foundation (the "Foundation") operates on the basis of Donor-Advised Funding. It is our utmost goal to meet the Donor's desire and intent to provide support to particular Foundation projects but, ultimately, the responsibility for the disbursement and ministry use of funds is the Foundation's. If the Foundation does not use the donation in the way the donor prefers, the Foundation will not return the donation to the donor.
*You will receive an official Canadian tax receipt for all eligible donations by the end of February of the following year. Thank you for your support of the missions and programs of the Foundation.
Call our donations department toll free 1-855-488-7020 or local 1-604-960-2595 Ext. 425
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Since 2002, The Great Commission Foundation has enabled ministry projects to thrive by providing charity admin expertise and guidance while promoting collaboration in fulfilling the Great Commission. We are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency for charitable work (charity number: 85992 8483 RR0001).