14. Ten Realities 1. People will do what they need to in order to get what they think they need 2. Normal, honest relationships are scarce on the street
15. Ten Realities 3. Not all homeless people are seeking to NOT be homeless 4. Not all people abusing substances are looking to stop
16. Ten Realities 5. There’s no cookie cutter solution to complex problems 6. People lie
17. Ten Realities 7. Long term contact is very difficult with people who are transient 8. Money complicates everything
18. Ten Realities 9. Word on the street about you travels fast 10. Jesus is the answer. (Never forget the role of evangelism)
21. Congregational Buy-In Checklist √ Communicate with Leadership √ Communicate with Congregation √ Teach/host dialog on subject of homelessness √ Offer opportunities for involvement
22. Congregational Buy-In Checklist √ Tell stories and ask others to share theirs √ Listen well to others (O.A.R.S.) √ Site biblical mandates regarding the poor √ Hold info gathering meetings √ Build a Team
28. Practical Support Transportation to the doctor or clinic, assistance in moving into a new residence, etc. Emotional Support Someone who listens, phone calls, cards of encouragement, etc. Spiritual Support Prayer, accountability, discipleship, etc.
29. 10 Characteristics of a Healthy Team 1. Guilt-free service, compassion 2. Confidence in the “team” approach
30. 10 Characteristics of a Healthy Team 3. Problems are addressed as they arise 4. Boundaries and limits are set
31. 10 Characteristics of a Healthy Team 5. Lone rangers need not apply 6. Meaningful work is discovered
32. 10 Characteristics of a Healthy Team 7. Secrets are avoided, confidentiality is respected 8. Meet… and get on with it!
43. H.A.T. Development Checklist √ Recruit Members √ Gift Assessment √ Draft Time & Task Calendar √ Establish Covenant
44. H.A.T. Development Checklist √ Recruit Members √ Gift Assessment √ Draft Time & Task Calendar √ Establish Covenant √ Develop A Catalog Of Resources
70. All good work is likely to be opposed by our enemy. Because of this spiritual warfare, we need to cover everything in prayer. Prayer is essential to success in the SPIRIT.
71. First steps (prior to any ministry) : 1. Prepare yourself in prayer. 2. Pray for God’s grace & peace to cover your hearts as a team. 3. Find a team member to be a prayer lead for the Team.
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75. A Basic Prayer to Share Lord, I can’t. You Can You take control, Thank you, Jesus.
76. Some Final Notes Some off-site prayer warriors are always useful (especially shut-ins), consider them for inclusion in the Team. Keep the Team under the covering of prayer all the time, not just when ministering together.
