PRAYING VOLUNTEERING LOCAL CHURCH ACTION GIVING	HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED - GIVING Perhaps you've been reading through this site thinking, "This sounds like something God may want me to be a part of, but I'm just not sure how yet." Well you don't have to limit your participation in this important ministry to just one role, but the staff would ask first and foremost for your Prayers. If you'd like to take your involvement another step, perhaps considering giving financially from what God has given you. Since its beginning, Vanguard has counted on God to provide for needs through His people giving generously. Many individuals and families, from across North America and around the world, have joined in this ministry by giving. Some give monthly or quarterly, some make one-time gifts, some place Vanguard in their will, and others mix these (or other) options – all as God directs. Additionally, local churches serve the Church around the world through their monthly and annual missions giving programs to Vanguard. Desiring to honor God in everything and knowing that it is God who gives all things, Vanguard has adopted the following giving philosophy: The Local Church First - Vanguard believes in the local church and giving to it. Please don't send any money that should be supporting your local church. Give to your church first! Pray Before Giving – Ask the Holy Spirit to provide you wisdom in your giving decisions. Ask God what type of financial goals He wants you to set for you and your family. If Vanguard resonates with what God reveals to you, your involvement is welcomed! Additional, per the desire to be good stewards of the resources God provides - representing Him honorably by operating within the means in hand, Vanguard's Board of Directors supervises funds received and meets regularly to review and plan the ministry's activities and finances. If God has laid it on your heart to give to Vanguard you may give: Securely Online By Mail Through Your Will If you have any further questions for Vanguard's staff before choosing to give, please do not hesitate to call or complete the Contact Form. Vanguard is registered as a non-profit charitable organization under the IRS 501(c)3 code and is authorized to issue receipts for donations which are income tax deductible. Contributions received in our office are designated for the work of the ministry around the world, to support our missionaries and to cover administrative costs.