It is not an expectation of their churches. PIM proposals are submitted to GBGM by churches or episcopal offices in other countries. These proposals explain the ministry they are developing or providing and demonstrate the financial need for funding. A description of the position to be filled is also included in the proposal. Each spring and fall at GBGM board meetings, PIM proposals are approved for three-year cycles.
Some positions are new, while others are simply renewed for another term.
These positions and names are then added to the PIM list provided by the Global Mission Partner office. Oftentimes the knowledge we have about our PIMs is limited. This explains why we are able to provide articles and stories about some of the PIMs in the newsletter, but not others. As we learn names or obtain any other information regarding a PIM, we are happy to furnish it upon request. A PIM Support Relationship is a commitment in faith and trust to honor the work of persons in mission in churches in other countries and to participate in spreading the gospel and developing leaders for the future.