Our Ethos

The Mark43 Institute is shaped by a simple conviction: If God calls us to serve, he will provide everything necessary.

This conviction emerges from many stories in the bible, but our inspiration comes from a follower of Christ closer to us on the timeline.

George Müller (1805–1898) was a Christian leader in 19th-century England, best known for his work caring for orphans in Bristol. Over the course of his life, he helped support and educate more than 10,000 children. What set Müller apart was not the scale of the work, but the way he chose to fund it. He refused to solicit donations, incur debt, or make needs known to anyone except God in prayer.

Müller kept careful records of answered prayers and provision as a testimony to God’s faithfulness. His approach was shaped by a desire to keep his confidence fixed on God rather than on people and methods, and to allow giving to remain an act of faith rather than response to an appeal.

We are not trying to imitate Müller in every detail, nor do we see his approach as the only faithful model. But his posture of dependence has inspired ours. And as we are inspired by his devotion and confidence in God, we hope to inspire others.

What This Means for Mark43

Following this approach does not mean we avoid talking about money or needs; it means we are intentional about how we do so. We make our needs known to God alone, make the ministry visible, share the vision, invite partnership, and trust God to connect people to this work.

A Donation-Based Ministry

All Mark43 services — for individuals, churches, and organizations — are offered on a donation basis. Those who are able are invited to give, and those in need are invited to receive. No one is turned away because of finances, and no one is prioritized because they can give more. This keeps ministry from becoming transactional and allows us to serve people without conditions.

Stewardship

  • 25% of all giving is set aside for benevolent service, locally and globally

  • The remaining support sustains the ministry itself

  • Once core needs are met, additional resources are directed toward generosity and mission

  • We aim to keep overhead low, allowing us to prioritize generosity.