F A Q
Frequently . Asked . Questions
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$ Would you rather have a one time gift or monthly support?
Monthly support is the KEY to LONG TERM sustainability and what will keep us on the field. One-time gifts are needed to cover things like plane tickets, set up costs, kids tuition, etc.
$ Can I use a Credit Card to support you?
Yes, you can and you will receive full giving credit BUT we will be hit wit the 4% charge and only receive the funds after the 4% taken off
$ Where does the 11.5% Admin fee go?
No, it's not the president of Avant getting all this money :) This money goes to the overhead charges of running a ministry like Avant. This is a lower figure than many other missions and goes toward things like: MK care, pastoral care, admin of the home office, marketing & connections from the home office, and services that help keep us going while 1,000's of miles away!
$ How come it looks like you make so much?
... for Africa?
Yes, Africa is a very poor continent... and the average daily income is much less than that of a "low income" American... and this required amount is not our salary. It is all the money required to sustain our family from month to month... health insurance, retirement, kids education, work funds, ministry expenses, a savings account for furloughs (home assignments), etc. We realize this is a large amount to raise - and again that is why we have chosen to call it "FAITH" raising.
$ Is my giving tax exempt?
Yes! ..and your will receive a year end giving statement
$ If I commit to supporting you how long is it for?
Our goal is to pursue this as career missionaries. We do not view this as a short term 1-2 year commitment. As a family we are stepping out in faith to follow the Lord, and ask those who feel God's call to support us, to step out in faith as well! Only God knows how long He will have us on the field, and only He knows how long He will ask you to be apart of the team that makes it possible for us to be there!
EMAIL:
dacousens@avmi.org
dave.cousens@avmi.org
april.cousens@avmi.org
ADDRESS:
69 Rue de Peres
Hann Maristes
Dakar, Senegal
Connections:
SKYPE:
dave,cousens
Whatsapp
+221 77 400 48 97