NTM has established the following guidelines to assist us in the area of finances.

1. We are clearly dependent upon God to meet our every need. We acknowledge that without His provision we have no way to continue individually or corporately.

2. We believe God desires to direct us in what to trust Him for. We realize the importance of clearly identifying and communicating needs with NTM family, supporters and interested individuals.

3. Those involved with us in ministry have a part in trusting God to meet specific needs and share in the blessing of seeing God's answer to prayer.

4. We should evidence contentment in our financial situation, knowing God will supply our needs in His way and in His time.

5. We believe that the information we present regarding needed finances and resources should always be accurate, so that potential donors will clearly understand what they have opportunity to give toward.

6. We believe it is wise to avoid any agreements that would result in obligations that may compromise NTM's purpose, values or strategy.

7. We recognize our God-given responsibility to be good stewards of His finances and resources. This involves wise planning and careful use of God's provisions.

8. We believe it is desirable to be free of debt. However, we understand the necessity at times to incur debt, especially when finances are needed to accomplish larger projects. Any debt should be reasonable so that repayment will not place undue strain on NTM's or the individual's budget. Every effort should be made to clear the debt as soon as possible.

9. Our desire is to build relationships and to share what God is doing through the work of NTM, not to turn to people or organizations primarily for the purpose of gaining money.

10. We want to demonstrate confidence in God and respect for potential donors by not involving ourselves in solicitation. By solicitation we mean:

• Manipulating potential donors through crisis appeals that imply that what happens in God's work is dependent upon the donor's contribution, or that a certain amount of money is required in order for the work of NTM or the missionary to continue. Offering a gift as an incentive for making a donation.
• Pressuring a decision from a potential donor by not concluding a conversation until some promise of support is given.
• Exaggeration in any form in order to make the potential donor more inclined to give.
• Making strong suggestions, whether verbally or by using tear-off portions in letters or separate pledge cards, on how much and how often to give.

11. We are confident that God teaches us through times of need to depend more upon Him. Spiritual lessons as well as material provisions are gifts from our loving Heavenly Father.