There are many people needing to hear the Gospel and many Christian agencies working to help them.
With over 55 years in operation, Steer can provide you with information on which missions work in the areas that you feel could benefit from your support such as literacy, health, evangelism, discipleship, bible ministries, etc.
This enables you to make your giving a purposeful one. The below questions have been developed to help you decide if Steer is right for you.
Steer undergoes a due diligence process on each mission prior to funds being able to be distributed to them. Australian based missions have to provide a range of details including statement of faith and charity registration details. The mission is then checked against the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) register and other sources.
When a suggestion is to send funds directly overseas to an agency, the checks are more stringent and take longer to complete.
Through Steer Incorporated, you can support a wide range of Christian mission organisations whether in Australia or overseas.
We welcome suggestions for new mission and outreach agencies to receive support through Steer.
Our criteria for accepting any new organisation is that they are actively involved in Christian mission and outreach, and have a statement of faith which is compatible with Steer’s. Acceptance is also at the discretion of Steer’s Directors.
Steer undergoes a due diligence process on each mission prior to funds being able to be distributed to them. Australian based missions have to provide a range of details including statement of faith and charity registration details. The mission is then checked against the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) register and other sources.
When a suggestion is to send funds directly overseas to an agency, the checks are more stringent and take longer to complete.
Funds directed to an organisation may also be designated for a particular project. Such projects might be support for specific workers and missionaries, a project or for General funds./
Steer does not distribute funds towards the general operating expenses of churches. However, funds can be provided to churches for missionary support or for specific outreach activities. In the past we have supported ministries involving radio, youth ministries and special ministry programs.
Steer does not distribute funds to organisations whose predominant purpose is to lobby for changes to (or reinforcement of) government policies, or to Christian (or other) political parties.
Steer regularly distributes funds to over 350 organisations per year, including most of the major non-denominational mission agencies.
Steer has a number of ways in which you are able to support missions and outreach programs around the world. We work with Ministry Partners who provide suggestions as to where funds are needed.
Steer offers different arrangements to allow you to give tax effectively, these include:
Steer meets its operating costs from income generated from its own assets. Steer does not charge any transaction fees.
1. Tax Efficient Giving
As Steer Incorporated is a not for profit charitable organisation, it has a tax exemption. Choosing to work with Steer allows you to maximize your giving to the missions you love. Income that is earned by your contributions is tax exempt and directly distributed to missions you have previously suggested.
2. Convenience
With Steer, you have the convenience of allowing Steer to handle the mechanics of your giving. You are able to nominate one or several missions on your distribution suggestions list. We automate your giving by making distributions based on your suggestions at your request (every 6 months) and where distributable funds reach over $50.
Should you wish to make your distribution and would like to do so anonymously, Steer is able to maintain your anonymity.
Through Steer Incorporated, you can support a wide range of Christian mission organisations whether in Australia or overseas.
We welcome suggestions for new mission and outreach agencies to receive support through Steer.
Criteria for accepting new mission organisations
Our criteria for accepting any new organisation is that they are actively involved in Christian mission and outreach, and have a statement of faith which is compatible with Steer’s. Acceptance is also at the discretion of Steer’s Directors.
Funds can be specifically designated
Funds directed to an organisation may also be designated for a particular project. Such projects might be support for specific workers and missionaries, a project or for General funds.
Distribution parameters
Steer does not distribute funds towards the general operating expenses of churches. However, funds can be provided to churches for missionary support or for specific outreach activities. In the past we have supported ministries accessing the radio, youth ministries and special ministry programs.
Steer does not distribute funds to organisations whose predominant purpose is to lobby for changes to (or reinforcement of) government policies, or to Christian (or other) political parties.
Steer regularly distributes funds to over 350 organisations per year, including most of the major non-denominational mission agencies.
To use Steer is a 3 step process
Steer is a not for profit, charitable organisation registered under the Corporations Act as a company limited by guarantee (ABN 99 004 552 809). Steer’s financial records are audited annually by an independent auditor, and an annual financial report filed with Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Steer’s purpose is to: