VOM Australia: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are my gifts tax-deductible?

Unfortunately, no. The ministry of Voice of the Martyrs does not fall neatly into a government category permitting tax-deductible gifts.

2. Can I write to prisoners?

An Advocates Pack can be ordered from our office or downloaded here. A prisoners list is also available. Alternatively, visit www.prisoneralert.com to write to prisoners in their own language.

3. Is there any way I can help at the mission?

Yes, we have an application we can send you to become one of our volunteers here at Lawson.

4. Can I arrange to make a monthly gift by credit card?

Yes. We accept Mastercard and Visa. If you give us your name & address, we will send you a letter.

5. How much does a subscription to the magazine cost?

The monthly magazine, 'The Voice of the Martyrs', is a free publication. To subscribe fill in the subscription form located here.

6. Are you a denomination or are you affiliated with a denomination?

No. Voice of the Martyrs is an interdenominational organisation with 30 offices around the world working together through its International Christian Association. VOM staff members come from many different denominations, all working with the common goal of helping the persecuted church. VOM-Aust. is a member of the Australian Evangelical Alliance and the NSW Evangelical Missionary Alliance.

7. What is the date for the International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church?

The date is usually set for the first or second Sunday of November. Please click
here for more details: www.idop.org

8. What is your postal address

PO Box 250
Lawson NSW
Australia 2783

9. Can I donate securely online?

Yes. We have a facility to accept credit card donations online. To do so please click here.

10. How can I include VOM in my will

If you have any questions about this please contact us & ask for a copy of the free book "A guide to your Christian Will". Alternatively this book can be downloaded as a pdf file here.

11. Are there any vacancies at VOM for full-time overseas missionaries?

Voice of the Martyrs is not a typical missionary sending organisation, but rather exists to support the persecuted Church in restricted or hostile countries. VOM’s task is to inform the Christian Church in the free-world of the needs of persecuted brothers and sisters and to facilitate those needs to be met.

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Population: 40,187,486
Government: Authoritarian Regime
Capital: Khartoum
Type: Restricted Nation

The Constitution, implemented in early 1999, provides for freedom of religion; however, the Government severely restricts this right in practice. The Government treats Islam as the state religion and has declared that it must inspire the country`s laws, institutions, and policies. [more]

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