Missionary Support Information – Click here to sponsor a Missionary
Indian Evangelical Team was founded by P.G. and Lilly Vargis to “reach the unreached at any cost.” From it s humble beginnings in 1972, IET has grown to become the largest indigenous mission in India. Having successfully met the goal of planting 2000 churches by the year 2000, Indian Evangelical Team has set its sights on planting 7777 churches. Not many can physically go to India and work as missionaries, but by joining IET as a sponsor, a person can go in spirit, because he enables another to go and share the good news of Jesus. Both the sender and the one who is sent are of equal importance in God’s sight. Monthly support supplies their basic needs, which includes food, housing, and basic healthcare. At IET, we have several ministries: A Bible college, film project teams, pastors’ training conferences, disaster relief, and so on, but our sponsorship program is critical to our success for two reasons. First, a sponsored missionary is assured a steady income. Our missionaries devote themselves full-time to preaching the gospel and have no outside source of income. Secondly, and more importantly, our missionaries are strengthened and encouraged to know that another believer is praying specifically for them.

What kind of work do field missionaries do?
“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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20, NIV). Go. As an indigenous missionary organization, we train men and women in our Bible schools and churches, and then send them out to unreached people groups. Many of our missionaries are the only Christians in their tribe or village, and once trained, they return to their communities to share the Good News of Jesus. Make disciples of all nations. Discipleship involves coming alongside of another to show in a tangible way what is to be done. Our missionaries do this my traveling to a village, preaching the gospel, healing the sick, and casting out demons, just as Jesus did. Once a group of new believers forms, church meetings are held in homes or rented rooms. There the converts are disciple through Biblical studies, prayer, and practical evangelism. A pioneer church is thus birthed. Those converts who are interested in missionary work are sent to our Bible schools for training. Baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Baptism is an important part of the ministry, especially in a culture where baptism is viewed by nonbelievers as the final and decisive act in becoming a Christian. Our missionaries actively baptize those who have chosen to renounce false ways and follow Christ, and then they are established in the local church.

May I send packages or monetary gifts to the missionary?
Delivery systems are unreliable in India. Letters and packages are often opened, and theft is common. If the package is sent from outside India, customs is a hassle and often the duty taxes exceed the worth of the gift. Therefore, it is not advisable to send packages. We give each of our missionaries an opportunity to make us aware of special needs that he or she may have, such as medical treatment or evangelistic tools (lamp, bicycle, tracts, Bibles, etc.). These needs will appear on the reports sent to you. If you would like to send a financial gift to meet a special need, you are welcome to do so by specifying both the missionary and the purpose for which the gift is given.

What happens if I can no longer send support or my missionary leaves the program?
We understand that sometimes circumstances change, both with missionaries and sponsors. If you wish to discontinue your support, the missionary’s care will continue as we actively seek another sponsor. Occasionally, a missionary chooses to take a position elsewhere. In such cases, we will extend an invitation to continue sponsorship by introducing you to another missionary.

How can I be sure that the funds I send are spent on my missionary?
We are accountable to God first. Since its birth, IET has maintained highest financial integrity, knowing that we are stewards of God’s money. Indian law strictly stipulates that funds received by nonprofit organizations must be spent on the purpose for which they were designated, so 100% of the money you send for a missionary is spent on that missionary. Two independent auditing firms that are registered with the Indian government audit Indian Evangelical Team annually. Certificates of compliance issued by this form are available on request. An internal auditing team of IET leaders conducts regular audits.

What kind of reports will I receive about my missionary?
Keeping you informed about your adopted missionary is important, and you will receive a minimum of two reports per year – In March/April and October/November. We will make every effort to send reports more frequently, although some missionary stations are quite remote. In such cases, walking to the nearest post office (sometimes many miles away) is difficult, and once the report is received at our headquarters, it must be translated from the local language.

How do I make payments?
You may send monthly sponsorship to the address listed below or to the nearest representatives office address included with the profile packet. When sending payments to our headquarters in Delhi, please make cheques out to Indian Evangelical Team. For those addresses outside of India, please follow the instructions included in the profile packet. Whenever corresponding with us, please include the missionary’s identification number.

May I write to my missionary?
We encourage you to write to your missionary as often as you wish. Please be aware, however, that because our missionaries tend to work in remote locations and our translation resources are limited, you may not receive a response to each letter. If you wish to write, address the latter to the missionary and send to the following address: IET 126 Andheri Modh Chattarpur Pahari P.O. New Delhi, INDIA – 110074. When corresponding, be sure to include the missionary’s identification number shown on the profile card.  It is often difficult to relate cross-culturally to a missionary. We have found the following guidelines to be helpful in establishing a good relationship between missionary and sponsor. You may describe your family and inquire about your missionary’s family. It may be best to avoid describing your material possessions in detail (type of car, size of house, etc.). You may discuss holidays, favorite pastimes, and the type of work you do. It would be wise not to make any financial promises without consulting their leader and IET. It is strongly suggested that you correspond with your missionary through IET. Direct correspondence  and relationships in the past have caused rebellion among a few, and a few have even left the ministry because they were blinded by greed for money. For this reason, giving out your address for direct contact is not advisable. Do mention your relationship to Jesus, and encourage them with scriptures and prayer. IET also encourages you to visit the missionary through IET.

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