Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does SIS find the people to work with overseas?
From over 25 years of international ministry we have created a network of Christian leaders in least Christian regions of the world. We count on their recommendations of highly qualified, reputable local Christians who have outreach initiatives (i.e. projects or efforts) for extending God's love to women and children.
2. How do you know the funds are being used as SIS intends?
We collaborate with local Christian leaders and organizations. We regularly monitor and evaluate the use of funds.
3. Can I give funds to the ministry of Sisters In Service to be used 'where most needed?'
Yes. Those funds are always welcomed and very helpful.
4. Can I designate funds to sponsor overseas work?
Yes. If you select a woman's project overseas, your funds can be used for that particular project. You will receive a report on the progress of the project about 2-3 times per year.
5. I want to help – what SIS projects need my help?
- India: We have three projects in India (Dalit women's outreach, Indian Women In Lord's Labor and Church Growth of India's Transformation Groups)
- China: Two massive projects (House church trainers in underground network and community development outreach - schools, church, clean water systems, farm animal business loans and training, health and dental care) among poor and unreached people of China)
- N. Africa and Middle East: (Arab women leaders training in 17 Arab nations - AWEMA, Morocco women's empowerment, Iraq women's centers and schools for children.) Senegal, healthhuts and mother's clinics. Mali, women's outreach. Sudan - women's work for food programs.
- Southeast Asia: Indonesia Missionary Training and Sending
6. If I designate my gift to sponsor an overseas project, how much of my money actually gets to the field?
Sisters In Service uses your funds as designated. With any project there are costs we must cover. Our commitment is to keep those costs as low as possible, and still achieve our objectives. Currently, those costs run at roughly 15% of each dollar given for overseas work. We attempt to offset these costs by asking visionary folks to fund operational needs.
7. What is an SIS advocate?
An advocate is someone who speaks up for the needs of another … just as Jesus Christ is our advocate before the Father. Those who have freedom, resources and opportunities use those as a platform to garner prayer and other kinds of support for those who suffer to serve. You can become an advocate by selecting one SIS project, helping as much as you can financially, praying specifically for that outreach … and telling others what you are doing, challenging them to "join your advocacy team" for that selected project. You may already have a bible study or small group that would like to sponsor a project. We need you to take the information provided, and ask your friends to join you.
8. What is an SIS Associate?
A SIS associate takes on a higher level of responsibility, committing to a minimum of 8 volunteer hours per month to take initiative to get the word out in your community, women's groups, churches, missions committees about selected projects…and helping to encourage others to become associates as well.
9. Is training available for advocates and associates?
Yes. Sisters In Service will support your efforts by providing project and presentation materials and offering workshops to help you know how to be as effective as possible.
10. What if a group of friends wants to take on a project together?
You can create a Sisters In Service Chapter for your community, if one does not already exist. A SIS chapter is a group of friends who meet regularly to pray and plan ways to get the resources for a selected project. SIS chapters have sponsored thrift stores, walkathons, banquets … all kinds of creative things. Chapter Guidelines are available.