Section: Topic 9: Benevolence, Deacon Partnership, Practical Needs, and Referral Wisdom | Church Community Chaplaincy

🎥 Mercy Ministry and the Chaplain’s Role URL

Video Transcript: Mercy Ministry and the Chaplain’s Role Page

📖 Reading 9.1: Acts 6, Deacon Partnership, and Dignified Practical Care Page

🎥 What Not to Do: Private Money, Special Favors, or Creating Dependency URL

Video Transcript: What Not to Do: Private Money, Special Favors, or Creating Dependency Page

📖 Reading 9.2: Benevolence Boundaries, Practical Mercy, and Referral-Aware Care Page

🎥 How to Encourage Next Steps Without Control or False Promises URL

Video Transcript: How to Encourage Next Steps Without Control or False Promises Page

🧪 Case Study 9.3: The Member Who Asks the Chaplain for Secret Financial Help Page

📖 Reading 9.4: Working with Food Pantries, Recovery Ministries, Community Agencies, and Soul Centers Page

📝 Worksheet 9.5: Practical Need and Deacon Referral Worksheet Page

Topic 9: Benevolence, Deacon Partnership, Practical Needs, and Referral Wisdom