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Where does “Exago” come from and mean?
The specific Ancient Greek word exago if found in the New Testament. It technically means “to lead out/forward while bringing others “to lead”. It’s meaning correlates with what we do in helping leaders survive and thrive, while they move forward in building the Kingdom of God.
Is Exago an official non-profit organization?
Yes. Exago has a tax I.D. # and is registered with the IRS as a 501-C3.
How is Exago currently ministering?
- Exago is actively involved in encouraging Youth Pastors in NWA to be a part of local youth leader networks, helping to start new networks where there are none, offering some personal ministry training, and working on other long-term goals that will encourage/help leaders “survive and thrive” in ministry.
- Exago has an Advisory Board of 3 Youth Pastors who are from different church backgrounds and church sizes. These leaders work in conjunction with Exago to publish/maintain a daughter website of youthleadernetworks . org, which serves as portal for youth leaders to connect.
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How does Exago fit into World Missions?
- Youth leaders often lay a major role in the development of students who will make foreign mission field commitments with their lives.
- Youth leaders often end up church planting and/or committing to foreign missions themselves. Thus the vision for Exago is equal in task and quite important in the whole scope of Kingdom building. Though currently it is primarily a stateside ministry, the leaders who will be ministered to have and will continue to have tangible, global, influence.
Why does Exago prefer monthly ACH giving?
- Consistency: The same amounts wished to be given can be drawn at the same time each month, without delays caused by the postal service.
- Ease Similar to paying for your water or electric, it’s nice to have the items taken care of without having to remember to write the check, fill out the envelope, etc.
- Cost It’s still under 50 cents each time to put a stamp on an envelope (for now), but why not avoid that extra monthly cost?
- Peace of mind Not long ago, a regular supporter of Exago realized they hadn’t sent a check in over four months. It wasn’t intentional, as they pray for and encourage the ministry regularly. They simply and suddenly realized they had forgotten to actually sit down to write a check.
Despite those reasons and more, we also realize and understand that some wonderful people still strongly prefer to physically write checks when they are giving to the Lord via this ministry, as it serves as a personal reminder for them to be in prayer. We honor this, as giving is certainly and act of worship to the Lord.
What if I choose not to set-up ACH?
Team members are welcome to give via checks or online, and by request we will happily send a “coupon” type book for monthly reminders.
Does Exago use debt to finance it’s ministry?
No. We are a debt-free ministry, and we don’t even use *credit cards to fund ministry activities. We follow this financial principle because:
- The borrower is slave to the lender (Proverbs 22:7)
- We believe God provides for our needs via giving the vision and planning to achieve our goals. This includes funding in advance by keeping team members up-to-date regarding upcoming needs and opportunities to give.
*We do use our “bank check card,” as there is no borrowing or debt involved with using funds already present and budgeted for use.
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