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Why Parakaleo

the Cox Family at RVA
FAQ
jan 2017
training african leaders

what do you do?
Paul and Donna disciple, train and prepare the next generation of leaders for Africa. They do this through teaching, researching and writing at Africa Theological Seminary (ATS) in Kenya. Paul works mainly in the area of New Testament and Theology. Donna works in the area of children's ministry.

n addition to teaching children’s ministry,
how is donna involved with children?
Shortly after our arrival in Kenya, Donna started a weekly Kid’s Club at the Naivasha Safe House (a temporary shelter where the government takes children who have to be removed from their homes). In 2016, Donna started another weekly Kid’s Club in a low-income area of Naivasha that has over 100 kids coming. In addition, she has helped organize a children’s camp. The Cox Children's Ministry Account is used to help with these ministries.

where are you based?
Paul and Donna are based in Naivasha, Kenya so that they are closer to Micah Joy and Miriam. Since ATS uses an inservice model, Paul and Donna go to Kitale, teach one or two courses (ten days in length) and then return to Naivasha when they are not teaching. From Naivasha they develop courses, track students, grade, research and write for ATS.

what are the cox kids doing?
Nehemiah is transitioning from university to the work force. Micah Joy is a high school senior at Rift Valley Academy (RVA - a boarding school for missionary kids) and Miriam is a junior at RVA.

how can i get involved?
First and foremost, you can pray for ATS and for the Cox family as they minister at ATS. The latest prayer requests are on their prayer blog. To get prayer request via email please subscribe. You can also encourage the Cox family via email or Facebook, visit contact us. Mission trips or visits to the Cox family is another great way to be involved. Visit Get Involved or contact Paul and Donna for more information.

how is your support level?
Currently Paul and Donna need an additional 1,200 per month to be at full support. Please pray with them about this as they look forward to seeing what God is going to do. If you want to be part of God’s provision, see How do I Give below or contact Paul or Donna.

ATS logo
ATS is a non-denominational, post-secondary institution of higher learning whose founders and staff are passionately and faithfully committed to train, equip, and empower Christian Leaders already involved in Ministry. Its motto is: “Training the heart, instructing the mind, empowering the hand.” Its main campus is in Kitale, Kenya, about eight hours Northwest of Nairobi.

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ICM trains, equips and disciples leaders to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. It has two main avenues for developing Christian leaders: the Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) and Africa Theological Seminary (ATS). Both of these programs focus on providing quality training with aim of discipling participants. It works in over 20 countries. In addition, ICM is the 501(c)(3) organization that receives support for Paul and Donna.

what is the relationship between ats and icm?
ATS is a ministry of ICM.

who attends ats?
ATS operates on an in-service model so those attending are pastors or others currently involved in Christian ministry.

how does the in-service model work?
ICM logo
Students come to ATS three times a year for five weeks at a time. During these five weeks they will complete the classroom portion of three courses, each course lasts ten days. The students then return to ministry for three months before they return for their next set of courses. While the students are away from ATS they complete the homework portion of their courses, which is designed to be incorporated into their ministry.

how do i give?
Three accounts have been established for the Cox Family. If you would like to give financially you must indicate the account(s) you would prefer.

  “Paul and Donna Cox Personal Support MU 020090 Fund 2001”
This is the most common account to which people give. It is for living expenses: salary, rent, utilities, health insurrance, etc...
 “Paul and Donna Cox Ministry Expenses MU 020090 Fund 2012”
This account is for ministry expenses: travel, equipment (computers, printer, projector), mailings, etc...
  “Cox Children's Ministry Account MU 020091 Fund 2006”
This account is for the various Children's Ministries of the Cox family. Including the Safe House (temporary shelter for abused children), Bible clubs, teaching Children's Ministry, Sunday School, etc...
ICM has three Ways to give on either a recurring basis or as a one time gift.

One, Give by Credit Card
Follow the link below to International Christian Ministries' (ICM) secure donation site for the Coxes. Complete the information requested. Be sure to select your account preference.


Two, Give by Bank Transfer (ACH)
Follow the link below to International Christian Ministries' (ICM) secure donation site for the Coxes. Complete the information requested. Be sure to select your account preference.

Give Online

Three, give by check
A.  Make the check payable to ICM
B.  Leave the memo line blank
C.  Include a note indicating the portion of the check you prefer for each account:
$_______  “Paul & Donna Cox Personal Support MU 020090 Fund 2001”
$_______ “Paul & Donna Cox Ministry Expenses MU 020090 Fund 2012”
$_______  “Cox Children's Ministry Account MU 020091 Fund 2006”
D.Send the check and the note to:
International Christian Ministries
PO Box 129
Monument, CO, 80132

For your convenience here is a response card that you can print and use when sending it a check.
Response Card

ICM’s preference is to avoid the use of the memo line on checks. For those who use Bill Pay or just prefer to use the memo line use the link below for instructions:

Instructions to use Memo Line

As a faithful steward, ICM endeavors to honor the preferences of God’s people when they give. However, as a 501(c)(3), and in the language of the IRS: Contributions are solicited with the understanding that ICM has complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds.


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