Former NAD treasurer George H. Crumley observed, however, that a tremendous amount of project giving is not included in offering reports. Matthias Mueller, of the Euro-Asia Division, cited structural problems as an obstacle to effective mission outreach. Michael Ryan, director of Global Mission, reminded delegates that areas of opportunity are often under tremendous financial pressure and cannot support groups or individuals who want to serve in their fields. Africa-Indian Ocean Division delegate Gideon Nwaogwugwu urged the study of matching grants to churches that raise funds for outreach. The reason people don t give is that there is no vision, asserted Andrej Godina, a delegate from the Trans-European Division.
People don t give to needs they give to visions.