Question 1

How can I update my credit card information and/or other giving information for my recurring donation?

Accepted Answer

You will have to contact The Great Commission Foundation (GCF) to do this. 
Toll Free: 1-855-488-7020      &       Phone: 604-960-2595
Their office is in British Columbia so they are on Pacific Standard Time (PST) and available Monday - Friday from 7am - 4pm. You can also email them at donations@gcfcanada.com but do not send credit card numbers by email.

GCF also has a secure form you can use here: https://gcfcanada.com/donate#formanchor

If your credit card has expired, and you find it inconvenient to contact them, you can also just start a new recurring donation using the form on our website.

Question 2

Should I give a single donation or regular monthly donations?

Accepted Answer

All donations are appreciated and we are grateful for every gift no matter how small or big, frequent or infrequent. However it is helpful for us if you are able to commit to regular monthly support as this allows us to have a steady income that we can rely upon. As with all organizations, Worldview Summit has regular bills to pay and it is very helpful to know that a group of financial partners will provide consistent monthly support. Of course, in the end, the decision is up to you and we appreciate all that you do.

Question 3

What is "The Great Commission Foundation" (GCF)?"

Accepted Answer

GCF is a Christian organization and a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. It allows other organizations to advance God’s kingdom by providing them with a means of accepting donations and issuing tax receipts on their behalf. There are more than 370 organizations which use the services of GCF including DAILY HOPE devotional & broadcast by Pastor Rick Warren, International House of Prayer, Wycliffe Associates, and many more. Each organization is required to provide regular reports to GCF but they also receive a high degree of autonomy in their operations.

For more information: https://gcfcanada.com/about-us/

Question 4

Why did Worldview Summit partner with The Great Commission Foundation (GCF)?

Accepted Answer

GCF is a respected organization that has served many ministries since its founding in 2002. It requires a healthy level of accountability while providing a high degree of autonomy. GCF accountants help Worldview Summit stay compliant with the Canada Revenue Agency and can therefore issue tax receipts on our behalf. Other services they provide include processing donations, issuing paychecks, reimbursing expenses, and more. They receive a full audit every year by MNP (previously known as Meyers Norris Penny) which is one of the largest chartered accountancy and business advisory firms in Canada. These audits are available upon request.

Question 5

What is the relationship between The Great Commission Foundation (GCF) and Friends of the Great Commission (FGC)?

Accepted Answer

Friends of the Great Commission (FGC) serves as the American counterpart to The Great Commission Foundation (GCF) and allows tax receipts to be issued to American donors.

For more information: https://friendsgc.com/about/

Question 6

Will I get a receipt immediately after donating?

Accepted Answer

You will get an official tax receipt during tax season and you will get an email acknowledging your donation immediately after donating. If you would like a more official (but non-tax) receipt immediately after donating, please contact The Great Commission Foundation for that. (See contact info below.)

Question 7

Will my tax receipts say "Worldview Summit" or "The Great Commission Foundation"?"

Accepted Answer

The tax receipt will come from The Great Commission Foundation but it will also state that the funds were designated for Worldview Summit.

Question 8

Will The Great Commission Foundation (GCF) send my tax receipt as an email, or will they send me a hard copy in the mail?"

Accepted Answer

If you provide GCF with your email address when you make your donation (i.e. when you fill out the form), they will email you an official tax receipt during tax season. However, if you don't provide them with an email, they will mail you a hard copy. You can also request a hard copy in addition to the e-version.

Question 9

How can I contact The Great Commission Foundation (GCF)?

Accepted Answer

You can call them toll-free at 1-855-488-7020 (ask to speak with “donations”) and you can email them at and . Other contact info is available here: https://thegc.org/ca/contact

Question 10

How can I contact Worldview Summit about my donation?

Accepted Answer

You can email us at: partnercare@worldviewsummit.org

Question 11

What kind of accountability does Worldview Summit have?

Accepted Answer

First, Worldview Summit provides quarterly and annual reports to The Great Commission Foundation. Second, an advisory board checks on the global activity and the finances of Worldview Summit. Third, bi-monthly newsletters allow supporters to know and understand Worldview Summit's activity. And lastly, you can see a good portion of Worldview Summit's activity on its website and social media platforms.

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