Grace Missions International Inc

“For the 2021 calendar year”

“$32,288 Cuba Ministry. In past years this grant included the acquisition and distribution of Bibles within Cuba which was not possible in 2021 due to COVID travel restrictions. Funding for 2021 focused completely on Inductive Bible Study classes and Leader Training conducted throughout the country. All expenses related to materials, equipment, and travel were included.”

“Description;Amount^Travel and Meals;1292|Office Supplies;247|IT Support;852|Communication;900^Total;3291^”

“$4,905 change in fund balances is the result of a reversal of grant expenses related to Bible distribution and supply in Cuba. COVID travel restrictions, within and outside the country, made it impossible to acquire and distribute 500 Bibles as we have done in previous years.”

“28. CUBA - Inductive Bible Study Training and Supplies. Local nationals have trained over 1,200 new leaders this year. Study groups included over 7,500 participants in addition to the newly trained leaders. Materials are printed locally and supplies are obtained locally to the extent possible. A National director and five regional pastors administer the entire ministry. (Grants $32,188) Program service expense $33,580 29. COUNSELING MINISTRY - This ministr aims to increase the retention of pastors and assist them in drawing sharp objectives for their ministry. The need for this effort became clear during the COVID issues of the past year. Ministry began in the last quarter of 2021 and three pastors completed counseling by Certified Counselors to the benefit of their respective churches. Program service expense $3,340”

“COUNSELING MINISTRY - With travel to Cuba greatly diminished by COVID restrictions, we discovered a huge need in the United States for counseling existing pastors and new graduates to prepare them for the added stresses of ministry. This counseling helps them identify their specific areas of strength and strong interest. We are discovering that small changes in the focus of a ministry greatly improves the retention level for pastors. It also helps new graduates have a more realistic expectation of success in the ministry they select. GMI utilizes Certified Counselors for all aspects of the training services needed by a given participant. Efforts in the United States began in the fourth quarter of 2021. Three pastors completed the training. GMI expects a strong need for these services for up to five years.”