GILEAD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The purpose of this committee is to study the benevolence needs in our ministry and community members.  This committee will design and administer a plan for responding to those needs. While functioning closely with the deacons’ ministry, the benevolence committee will recommend benevolence policies for emergency needs.  The benevolence committee will be made up of members who display a particular dedication to the relief of personal calamities.

 

Qualifications of Committee Members

 

The ministry should give prayerful and serious attention to selecting members for the benevolence committee.  The work of benevolence can be performed best by those who possess a spirit of concern, act with compassion, and have demonstrated the ability to make good judgments.  This committee needs a member who:

1. Has a heart to put forth efforts to the relief of human suffering.

2. Views benevolence work as an ongoing ministry of the church—not as an unpleasant interruption to answer unworthy requests for assistance.

3. Respects the privacy of others and preserves the dignity of those who have received assistance by not disclosing their names publicly.

4. Seeks to minister to both members and nonmembers without regard to color, ethnic background, gender, or spiritual standing.

5. Understands and interprets to others the purpose and duties of the committee.

6. Participates in committee meetings and discussions.

7. Contributes joyfully to planning and achieving benevolence projects.

8. Follows the example of the Lord Jesus in love and compassion for the less fortunate.

9. Sees the benevolence effort of the church as a positive ministry that helps fulfill Christ’s purpose for the church.