Starting a Church Benevolence Fund

Whether your church is young or old, a benevolence fund should be a key part of its ministry. True, most churches have them, and they’re a blessing to those in need, but do we take them for granted?  If your church needs to start a benevolence fund or its been on autopilot, maybe its time for a refresher course.   Rob West and Steve Moore have some best practices for your church. 

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