Additionally, we see the possibility that people within the mentoring churches will come to a better awareness of underlying causes of poverty and begin to advocate and work for community change by way of added support services and increased job opportunity. The church team will need three or four persons who can devote personal time and effort to the project. This small team will need to be backed within the church with additional resources. It is not anticipated that the church will provide financial assistance to the participants, but they may need transportation, clothing, emergency child care, etc. The precise structure of the mentoring team and the exact nature of assistance provided will vary with each participant and with each church.
Participation is voluntary.
Prior to making a commitment, the participant and representatives of the church team will meet to discuss and agree on objectives, strategies, and mutual responsibilities. Agreements will be reduced to writing in a memorandum of understanding. Regular checkpoints to assess progress will be included in the agreement.