Kingdom Builders
Benevolence Request Interest Form
In the Interest of helping others, Kingdom Builders has a Benevolence Ministry in place to assist with short-term temporary hardship(s). God’s people have lovingly given Tithes and Offerings, and we view it as God’s money, not ours. Therefore, it is not to be given away unwisely, but with loving and wise discernment.
Kingdom Builders operates as a “non-profit” organization within the community. Therefore, policies have been put in place as they relate to providing support to those experiencing an unforeseen hardship. These policies are NOT intended to burden you but to simply aid Kingdom Builders with the wise and proper use of God’s money. To do so, we must prayerfully consider and discern the needs of each applicant.
Key Factors to Understand:
•We will ask that you take primary responsibility for your needs.
•We will ask that you turn to your family first, before we involve the Church funds.
•We DO NOT say “Yes” without prayerful evaluation that includes asking you to complete an application, conducting an intake assessment, and asking you for permission to verify the information you provide.
•We may assist with Shelter, Food, Utilities and Transportation,
We DO NOT pay bills we deem unnecessary (i.e., Home or Cell Phone, Cable, Credit Card Payments etc.).
•We will NEVER give cash; ALL payments will be paid directly to the vendor.
You MUST Meet these Qualifications:
•Be an Active Member and in Good standing with Kingdom Builders
•Be a Consistent Tither/Contributor to Kingdom Builders
•Experienced loss of income due to extenuating circumstances (recent unemployment, divorce, illness, death etc.)•Destruction of family residence (Serious damage to residence to the extent that residence is unavailable or unsafe due to fire, water damage, natural disaster, domestic violence, etc.)
•Be willing to answer specific questions concerning your household make-up and employment status
•Be willing to answer specific questions concerning income and expenses and may require you to complete a Monthly Budget Worksheet that can/will be provided with this form
The Benevolence Ministry will treat each applicant with dignity and respect while working to put in place a plan of care to resolve the current hardship.
The Benevolence Ministry Committee will meet on a Case-by-Case basis, 14-21 days after receiving Benevolence Request Application to determine the appropriate plan, which may include any of the following, but may not be limited to the following:
• Financial Assistance• Budget Counseling • Food Assistance • Personal Counseling • Assistance Agency Referral
Once a decision is reached, the applicant will be notified. The applicant’s compliance with the recommended plan of care is strongly encouraged and the sole responsibility of the Applicant.
Benevolence Request Interest Form
In the Interest of helping others, Kingdom Builders has a Benevolence Ministry in place to assist with short-term temporary hardship(s). God’s people have lovingly given Tithes and Offerings, and we view it as God’s money, not ours. Therefore, it is not to be given away unwisely, but with loving and wise discernment.
Kingdom Builders operates as a “non-profit” organization within the community. Therefore, policies have been put in place as they relate to providing support to those experiencing an unforeseen hardship. These policies are NOT intended to burden you but to simply aid Kingdom Builders with the wise and proper use of God’s money. To do so, we must prayerfully consider and discern the needs of each applicant.
Key Factors to Understand:
•We will ask that you take primary responsibility for your needs.
•We will ask that you turn to your family first, before we involve the Church funds.
•We DO NOT say “Yes” without prayerful evaluation that includes asking you to complete an application, conducting an intake assessment, and asking you for permission to verify the information you provide.
•We may assist with Shelter, Food, Utilities and Transportation,
We DO NOT pay bills we deem unnecessary (i.e., Home or Cell Phone, Cable, Credit Card Payments etc.).
•We will NEVER give cash; ALL payments will be paid directly to the vendor.
You MUST Meet these Qualifications:
•Be an Active Member and in Good standing with Kingdom Builders
•Be a Consistent Tither/Contributor to Kingdom Builders
•Experienced loss of income due to extenuating circumstances (recent unemployment, divorce, illness, death etc.)•Destruction of family residence (Serious damage to residence to the extent that residence is unavailable or unsafe due to fire, water damage, natural disaster, domestic violence, etc.)
•Be willing to answer specific questions concerning your household make-up and employment status
•Be willing to answer specific questions concerning income and expenses and may require you to complete a Monthly Budget Worksheet that can/will be provided with this form
The Benevolence Ministry will treat each applicant with dignity and respect while working to put in place a plan of care to resolve the current hardship.
The Benevolence Ministry Committee will meet on a Case-by-Case basis, 14-21 days after receiving Benevolence Request Application to determine the appropriate plan, which may include any of the following, but may not be limited to the following:
• Financial Assistance• Budget Counseling • Food Assistance • Personal Counseling • Assistance Agency Referral
Once a decision is reached, the applicant will be notified. The applicant’s compliance with the recommended plan of care is strongly encouraged and the sole responsibility of the Applicant.