Homeless ministry is the intentional interaction between
Christians
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and
homeless
Homelessness, also known as houselessness or being unhoused or unsheltered, is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and functional housing. It includes living on the streets, moving between temporary accommodation with family or friends, liv ...
persons, regardless of their faith. The ministering typically occurs in the environment in which the homeless reside. It may include distribution of provisions such as
food
Food is any substance consumed by an organism for Nutrient, nutritional support. Food is usually of plant, animal, or Fungus, fungal origin and contains essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, protein (nutrient), proteins, vitamins, ...
,
clothing
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, and blankets. The
ministry often involves building relationships with the homeless and providing them with information and
relational care
In health care, person-centered care is a practice in which patients actively participate in their own medical treatment in close cooperation with their health professionals. Sometimes, relatives may be involved in the creation of the patient†...
.
Prayer
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, conversation, and ministering to
spiritual needs are part of the process.
[Scott, Daniel David, ''Homeless Ministry: In the Trenches'', Candler School of Theology, National Institute in Church Finance and Administration, ]Emory University
Emory University is a private university, private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1836 as Emory College by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory. Its main campu ...
, Atlanta Georgia, 1990.
See also
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Homelessness
Homelessness, also known as houselessness or being unhoused or unsheltered, is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and functional housing. It includes living on the streets, moving between temporary accommodation with family or friends, liv ...
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Volxkuche
References
External links
Homelessness
Christian missions
Missional Christianity
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