As Christians we realise that as we seek to reach people for the Lord Jesus Christ, we need to be the agents of healing to all areas that have been affected by sin.

Being in the world and not of the world as Paul states has the implication of us dealing with social, economic and political issues and how they impact on our communities and society as a whole.

In other words the Church needs to always think beyond the walls of its buildings and pay attention to how it influences people regardless of their spiritual status or affiliation.

We as a denomination acknowledge this ministry and it is for that reason that we are committed to having welfare societies in all our local assemblies.

If we want to be effective in reaching people in need we must have a workable and accountable structure that complies with State laws.

This document seeks to help all assemblies to do the right thing the right way.

WHAT IS A WELFARE SOCIETY

This is that department in the assembly where members of the local church want to do something to help people who are in need. The people involved in this ministry are people who care about others and want to make a difference to their circumstances. Besides the members of the local assembly it is quite possible that people who are not members of the local church but want to identify with what the church is doing may be a part.

Never discourage anyone from being involved.

Relevant Documents:

• Guidelines to start a welfare society (PDF - right click, "Save Target As")
• Guidelines for operating a facility for the aged (PDF - right click, "Save Target As")
• The need for a Community profile (PDF - right click, "Save Target As")
• Project Report (PDF - right click, "Save Target As")
• Projects registered with our national office (Excel Spreadsheet - right click, "Save Target As")
• Welfare Survey form (PDF - right click, "Save Target As")