Faith Relations Committee - Monroe County Habitat for Humanity

Faith Relations Committee

History of the Committee

Monroe County Habitat for Humanity is a faith-based ministry which actively pursues and nurtures partnerships with faith-based organizations in the community. The Faith Relations committee seeks to help its faith-based neighbors grow as a faith-based organization and end poverty housing. We are neighbors helping neighbors.

How We Benefit Faith-Based Organizations

Help people see the spirit of God at work outside the four walls of their organizations.
Help build their organization. Habitat for Humanity is a widely recognized and respected faith-based organization. A Habitat project can be just the spark that gets people excited about working in the community.
Help faith-based organizations fulfill their mission to minister to persons who are in need.
Attract new members and bring energy into a congregation.
Enable individuals to experience spiritual growth.
Be a means for identifying and developing leaders within their organizations

How Faith-Based Organizations Can Benefit us

Establish a vision for transforming lives
Build a prayer network
Select building sites, target communities for construction and build relationships within those communities.
Strengthen family selection and partnering efforts.
Supply the board and committees with “fired up” members
Educate the community about the need for simple, decent, healthy housing.
Sanction work and establish credibility in the community