Churches reach out to those facing sudden unemployment

1admin • 16th Apr 2009 • Posts • job loss, unemployment

Like so many of you, I too have many friends who have recently lost their job and now face the difficult task of paying their bills and finding employment. When your life is turned upside down, it’s natural to turn to those you love for comfort. Many find solace from their church family as well. Numerous churches are not only taking the opportunity to offer support for the spiritual and emotional toll that comes with job loss, but are playing an active role in helping with job training and employment assistance. I wanted to lift up two churches specifically who have fully embraced this very important ministry. Both have developed programmatic ministries that employ full use of Web-based technologies, training opportunities, as well as emotional and spiritual nurturing support. If you or your congregation intends to develop similar support programs, I lift up the following as models:

• Church of the Resurrection | Leawood, Kansas
• North Point Community Church | Alpharetta, Georgia

While I gleaned many great ideas from both sites, I especially liked how they incorporated online job boards, event details and pastoral contact information (i.e who can I talk to?). If you have additional ideas or church examples, please share them by commenting below. Blessings.