Once a Benevolence Committee is formed, what are some of its first tasks?
One of the committee’s first jobs will be to develop guidelines for itself, including what kind of assistance will be provided, how much assistance will be provided, and how people will apply for assistance. These decisions should be made in prayer and in consultation with God’s Word. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT). Furthermore, it is very importat that guidelines be established for coordinating the work of any smaller committees under the authority of the Benevolence Committee. For example, a benevolence ministry may have a Widows and Orphans Committee, an Unemployed People’s Committee, an Overseas Ministry Committee, or committees focused on aid to people in the congregation or aid to people outside the church. Financial coaching is another area that needs to be dealt with. A church or organization’s financial ministry may be separate from its b
