After surveying more than 16,500 donors to 17 Christian ministries, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability discovered that most give based on internal values, not on who asks them or how they are asked.

Why Would You Support a Ministry?

45% - I’ve been blessed, so I give back

23% - My gift makes a difference

15% - It’s the right thing to do

9% - I know someone working there

6% - God will bless me for it

4% - Other

How likely are you to support ministries that works to:

96% - Tell others about Jesus

95% - Make God’s Word available to all people

86% - Care for orphans

77% - Aid in disaster relief

66% - Address injustice or oppression

48% - Benefit my own community