Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about giving, church partnership, and The Cross Current.
Is donating online secure?
Yes. Online donations are processed securely through our partner, CanadaHelps.
Do you receipt donations?
Yes, we receipt donations with the exception of those donated through CanadaHelps and TrustBridge Global, as both receipt you directly as a service to our ministry.
Do you offer annual donation receipts?
Yes. Donations made by cash, cheque, Interac e-Transfer or automated bank transfer are receipted annually by The Cross Current. If you donate online, you will receive your receipt from CanadaHelps.
What is your charity registration number?
The Cross Current is a registered charity with Revenue Canada. All donations are tax receipted under charitable # 86030 3395 RR0001.
What giving method is most beneficial for your local missions ministry?
Pre-authorized monthly giving directly from your bank account is most beneficial for maximizing the financial stability of our local missions ministry and minimizing our overall administrative costs.
How do I update my information?
You can update your information or get any questions answered simply by calling Dawn, our Administrative Assistant, at 1-888-962-7677 x.701 or by emailing admin@thecrosscurrent.com.
Why should our church support the mission and missionaries of The Cross Current?
Jesus said to go to Jerusalem first (Acts 1:8), because missions must start right where we’re standing. As local missionaries, we need your support in the same way as global missionaries.
Why should I financially support The Cross Current if I support other missions ministries?
Jesus said to go to Jerusalem first (Acts 1:8), because missions must start right where we’re standing. As local missionaries, we need your support in the same way as global missionaries.
Can our church support a specific missionary evangelist with The Cross Current?
Though The Cross Current is the registered ministry that receives all donations, your church can receive our local missions updates and field reports from a specific staff missionary evangelist.
Does our church receive any mutual support from The Cross Current with our gospel missions partnership?
Yes. Because TCC lives and ministers locally, click here to learn more about the many mutual ways we can help support your local church for gospel mission right here at home. Further, your church partnership also enables us to freely serve smaller churches that need to be equipped for evangelism, but may be struggling financially.
How much financial support do gospel missions partner churches typically give annually to your ministry?
Though giving amounts to local missions vary from church to church, it’s been our experience that an average total annual giving amount for a gospel missions partner church could be $10/congregant/year (i.e., a church of 200 people could give $2000/year).
I have more questions — who can I contact?
To get your questions answered or to update your information, simply contact our Administrative Assistant (toll free) at 1-888-962-7677 x.701 or by emailing admin@thecrosscurrent.com.
Call us toll free at 1-888-96-CROSS (x.701) or email admin@thecrosscurrent.com