"Understanding the WOM System . . ."
When you affiliate with WOM, it is imperative that you listen to each session in this Starter Pack. We feel that these sessions are critical to your success. Whether you are new to missions or a seasoned worker, you need to understand the WOM system.
If you have slow internet connection, then use the “Audio-only” links instead of the video links. Once you complete this Starter Pack, we ask that you make it a priority to start working your way through the entire Resource Library. These tools will help you succeed in your mission work.
- Orientation Video – START HERE! -
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- Using the WOM Login Software - Video Link Please print our PDF Training Guide and then watch the video. This video will help you understand what to expect when you login to your personal WOM account.
- Building a Strong Support Base -
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Audio Only Link This video has 3-parts: 1) Jesus & Paul had Supporters, 2) 7-Keys for a Building a Strong Support-base, and 3) Interview with Missionary Kelly Kosky about trusting God for your support.
- The Power of Automatic Monthly Gifts -
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Audio Only Link Your Donation Page already has a powerful system that accommodates one-time gifts as well as automatic monthly gifts. Many of your contacts would actually prefer the set and forget "monthly option" that our system offers, if you show them how. This training session will give you specific keys on how to increase the number of people who sign-up for an automatic monthly gift.
- Designing Effective Newsletters -
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Audio Only Link This video will help you design an effective e-Newsletter. You will learn about 8-specific ingredients that make an effective newsletter. Jason shows actual newsletters from missionaries and the elements that you need if you want your newsletters to generate a response from your contacts.
- Designing Effective Prayer Cards -
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Audio Only Link This session will help you design one of the most important “tools” that you will have – a Prayer Card. A well designed Prayer Card will help you increase: 1) Prayer Power – by getting people praying for your ministry, and 2) Contact List – adding new names and emails to your list. Follow our suggestions on the 7-Ingredients for an effective Prayer Card.
- Adjusting to the Mission Field - Missionaries John & Tracy Batchelor – John and Tracy Batchelor have been missionaries in Guatemala for over 20 years. In this interview, they share powerful keys for making the necessary adjustments if you want to succeed as a missionary. Some of the areas discussed are - language, culture, marriage, raising children on the mission field, visas, legal issues, relationships with nationals, and much more.
- Missionaries & Taxes - Telephone Interview with CPA (click to listen) – Jason conducted this interview with a CPA who understands the special deductions that missionaries can qualify for when they file their taxes. This interview can help you do things right and save you thousands of dollars. This is an absolute "must listen" if you are a WOM missionary. Additionally, we provide the contact information of an accounting firm that we highly recommend. You need a professional Tax Preparer – you can easily work with them by email each year regardless of your location. Please see Sections 14 & 15 in our Resource Library about filing your Taxes and the possibility of starting an LLC for your WOM deposits.
Additional Online Training: After you complete this entire “Starter Pack” - we also make available additional online training for developing support. Our Missionary Agency has a partnership with a training group called “The Unmuzzled Ox.” They train mission workers on how to get fully funded and stay that way. Youth for Christ, YWAM, Pioneers, and other mission groups have benefited from Aaron Gonyou’s professional training. He has a proven track record for helping mission workers like you increase their support and get fully-funded. We have an agreement with Aaron’s organization to provide WOM mission workers with 4-months of online training at no cost to you. WOM pays for you! Aaron’s training can help you reach your budget goals. First, though, make sure you complete this Starter Pack. Then, you can click on this link to get started: www.UnmuzzledOx.com/WOM. (Special Note: WOM does not receive any commission or reimbursement for additional training that you may take from “The Unmuzzled Ox.” We connect you with them because we believe in the Bible principles of faith, action, and wisdom -- and we want to help you get fully funded for your mission work.)