Looking for a creative way to celebrate Birthdays, Christmas, or other special occasions this year? Alternative gifts are a meaningful way to give a gift that keeps on giving.
With an Alternative gift, you can honor your loved ones and make a difference in the lives of people around the world, all without a trip to the mall. Alternative gifts are eco-friendly, ethically sourced, can change lives. They're perfect for the person who has "everything" and are sure to bring smiles to the gift recipient and to the faces of our global partners.
You can choose to make a gift to support any of the projects of our international partners, the work of a current or new missionary, or you may make a general gift to Global Ministries in honor of your friends, family, pastor, or just about anyone. See our list of suggested projects to support, or you are welcome to choose any of the programs described in the Special Projects section of each geographic Mission Area.
Gifts may be in any amount. The suggested items are some ideas to get you started. You may make your gift online 
here or you may send your check with information about the gift recipient and gift designation to:
Global Ministries
Office of Resource Development
P.O. Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Please indicate the name and address of your honoree(s) and the designation you have chosen. We will send your honoree(s) a Global Ministries card and photo, notifying them that a gift has been given in their name(s). You may instead choose to have the card sent to you so that you can present the gift to your honoree. We will send you a letter and receipt for your tax-deductible gift(s).
If your gifts are designated for particular programs, they will go in their entirety for the designated purpose to our international partner. No administrative fees are taken from designated gifts to Global Ministries because of the faithful giving from our churches to Our Church's Wider Mission (OCWM) and the Disciples Mission Fund (DMF).P
Click here for ideas for the 2009 Alternative Christmas list of suggestions
Click here ways your church can get involved in Alternative Christmas
