Many people ask us what our financial policy is for the speaking ministry of Jim Elliff, our founder and president. This is a brief explanation. Other questions may be answered by communicating directly with Jim at the following address:

CCW
201 Main
Parkville, MO 64152

Phone (816) 584-8601

E-Mail: CCWorders@hotmail.com

1. Jim speaks at churches and conferences without remuneration. All of the CCW booklet distribution is free of charge also. In certain cases, for items not printed by CCW (i.e. books by other publishers), items will be sold for cost. Jim prearranges not to receive love offerings or honoraria for compensation for his speaking, either for himself or the ministry. It is obvious that money comes to the ministry, and to Jim through CCW, in other ways, but we do not intend to take such as payment for our services. It is Jim’s intention to give to others as freely as he has received from God. It is the board’s request that you not violate this principle, even by delaying the gift. We will assume that any monies sent following a meeting falls into a category other than compensation. It is important to say here that this policy is in no way an indication of lack of gratitude for your desire to give, but is a policy that Jim has lived by in an attempt to demonstrate that God alone can answer prayer and provide all that is needed for the ministry and his own family.

2. We also ask that you not solicit money for Jim. It is the ministry’s stated policy that all gifts will come to us in answer to prayer and not by solicitation, either from its workers or from the pastors and leaders in the churches and conferences where Jim speaks. We do understand that our policy has to be stated to the appropriate people or groups when they need to understand. It has been an exciting journey for Jim to see how God can open the hearts of individuals and groups to contribute to the ongoing work of CCW without asking anyone but God.

3. We do ask that the church or organization, where possible, cover Jim’s travel and lodging. If this is an impossibility, please let us know and the ministry will gladly cover that expense as well. Usually Jim lets the church or ministry order the plane ticket. He prefers an aisle seat if available.

4. Occasionally a person will come to the pastor or leader on their own (unsolicited) desiring to give to Jim or to CCW. Since it is the ministry’s policy to receive unsolicited funds in answer to prayer, these gifts may be received. That gift may, in fact, be a very special answer to prayer! It should be noted that Jim and his family receive gifts personally only if they are designated as such. Christian Communicators Worldwide uses all undesignated checks for its operations and publications. It is helpful if either designated or undesignated checks be made out to CCW. It is permissible for these unsolicited gifts to be first given through the church or organization before being sent. A note indicating that the check contains unsolicited moneys is helpful. If you are able to indicate who provided the funds, then we can send a thank you.

5. Generally it is best to lodge Jim in a non-smoking motel room, giving the best possibility for preparation and prayer. We realize that this is not always possible. Jim is happy to stay in a home if best for those who have invited him. It is always helpful if Jim can have as private a place as possible though. It is easy to understand that thoughtful accommodations are a great help since Jim is away from home so often.

6. Jim enjoys fellowship around the table with pastors, leaders, and the people of the churches and conferences he attends. Normally eating after the evening speaking engagement works best. However, this is not always possible. You may discuss this with Jim before his coming.

7. Jim takes along a family member or intern on each trip. This means that lodging and meals for one additional person would be included in your expense. At times Jim is able to take his entire family, especially when on an extended tour. Please inform Jim if this is understood or if there are any problems making this impossible. This arrangement allows Jim to continue to minister both to his family and those he is mentoring while on the road.

The board of CCW realizes that these financial and travel policies are somewhat unusual. Jim certainly does not expect that other conference speakers should follow his method, nor does he feel spiritually superior by doing it this way. He is concerned that the Lord be honored in the way this ministry is conducted and that a testimony be given to the greatness of God.