FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Ligonier Ministries exists to proclaim, teach, and defend the holiness of God in all its fullness to as many people as possible.

If you would like to know more about Ligonier Ministries Canada, please scroll down to find answers to our most frequently asked questions.

  • Q.What is Ligonier Ministries?
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    Ligonier Ministries is an international Christian discipleship organization founded by Dr. R.C. Sproul in 1971 to proclaim the holiness of God in all its fullness to as many people as possible. Ligonier has steadfastly served growing Christians and local churches around the world through broadcasting, publishing, conferences, and other unique outreaches. By making many of these resources freely available and launching new initiatives, Ligonier seeks to encourage Christians to know what they believe, why they believe it, how to live it, and how to share it.

  • Q.How do I make a donation to Ligonier Ministries Canada?
    A.

    You may donate online, over the phone at 800-733-0408, or by mailing a cheque to the following address: PO Box 1200, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0.

  • Q.Are my donations to Ligonier Ministries Canada tax deductible?
    A.

    Yes, all eligible donations given throughout the year are tax receipted at the year end. We recommend that you consult your tax adviser for confirmation and tax-wise advice.

  • Q.Will I receive an annual giving statement?
    A.

    Ligonier Ministries Canada, a Canadian Registered Charity, issues official donation tax receipts on an annual basis for the total amount of all eligible donations given throughout the year. Your eligible tax-deductible gifts are limited to the excess amount of your gifts given over the fair market value (or value of advantage) of any goods and services provided.

  • Q.How can I obtain a copy of my statement?
    A.

    You may contact Ligonier Ministries Canada at service@ligonier.ca or 800-733-0408.

  • Q.Can I donate to support particular outreaches?
    A.

    When you give a donation to Ligonier Ministries Canada, you may specify one or more ministry outreaches you wish to support. Spending of funds is confined to programs and projects approved by the ministry board of directors. Each restricted contribution designated toward such an approved program or project will be used as designated with the understanding that when the need for such a program or project has been met, or cannot be completed for any reason determined by the ministry board of directors, the remaining restricted contributions will be used where needed most.

  • Q.What happens to past donations I made to Sola Scriptura Ministries?
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    Any donations you gave to Sola Scriptura Ministries will continue to support general Canadian ministry need, or the outreach you specified (pending approval of the ministry board of directors). You will receive an official donation tax receipt from Sola Scriptura Ministries for donations given through 2018. Starting in 2019, your annual official donation tax receipt will be coming from Ligonier Ministries Canada for all donations given to either ministry.

  • Q.I was a Sola Scriptura Member. Will my membership transfer to Ligonier Ministries Canada?
    A.

    Yes. We welcome you as a Ministry Partner. If you do not wish to remain a partner, please contact us at service@ligonier.ca or by phone toll free at 800-733-0408.

  • Q.What is a Ligonier Ministry Partner?
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    Thousands of people around the world have partnered with Ligonier Ministries in prayer and financial support. The faithfulness of our Ministry Partners enables us to continue proclaiming the message of God’s holiness to a world in need of the gospel. Ministry Partners provide a significant amount of the ministry’s financial support, for which they receive a monthly package with exclusive messages, the current issue of Tabletalk magazine, yearly updates on the ministry’s progress, other partner-only resources, and invitations to special events with the Ligonier Teaching Fellows and leadership team.

  • Q.I haven't received my monthly Ministry Partner package. What do I do?
    A.

    If you have not received your Ministry Partner package by the last week of the month, please contact us at MinistryPartners@ligonier.ca or by phone toll free at 800-733-0408.

  • Q.Do I have voting powers as a Ministry Partner as I did with my Sola Scriptura membership?
    A.

    Your partnership includes exclusive benefits, but Canadian Ministry Partners do not serve as a voting body. The Ligonier Ministries Canada board of directors oversees the Canadian ministry’s initiatives.

  • Q.How can my church support Ligonier Ministries Canada?
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    You may be interested in Ligonier’s Church Partnership Program. By partnering with Ligonier through a monthly gift, your congregation can receive greater access to discipleship resources while providing trustworthy teaching materials to the missionaries you support and to other churches around the world. More information can be found on the Church Partnership Program page. To share your unique discipleship needs with us and to hear more about the program, please contact Gerrit, our church partnership representative. You can reach him at 905-565-5915 or email gvandorland@ligonier.org.

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