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BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY

Compassionate Care. Responsible Stewardship. Renewed Hope.

Destiny Church’s Benevolence Ministry provides short-term assistance to individuals and families facing financial hardship or unexpected crisis. Our goal is to demonstrate the love of Christ while stewarding the resources entrusted to our church with wisdom, compassion, and accountability.

WHO MAY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE?

Financial Assistance for Church Members

Financial benevolence is reserved for Destiny Church members in good standing for at least 12 consecutive months.

A member in good standing:

• Attends worship regularly — in person or online — at least twice monthly
• Gives consistently
• Serves periodically
• Participates actively in the life of Destiny Church

Every request is evaluated prayerfully and individually. Membership does not guarantee approval.

Assistance for Non-Members

Destiny Church does not provide financial assistance to non-members. However, non-members and regular attendees who have not yet joined may receive:

• Food assistance, subject to availability
• Referrals to community agencies equipped to help with housing, utilities, transportation, medical, employment, and other needs

Our team makes every reasonable effort to connect individuals with appropriate resources. A referral, however, does not guarantee assistance from another organization.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONSIDERED

For eligible members, assistance may be considered for urgent needs such as:

  • Rent or mortgage
  • Utilities
  • Medical expenses
  • Other qualifying emergencies

This list is not exhaustive. Assistance is intended to provide temporary relief — not ongoing financial support.

REQUESTS WE GENERALLY DO NOT FUND

Destiny Church generally does not fund:

  • Services already available through community agencies
  • Legal fees, court costs, tickets, or fines
  • Gambling debts
  • Illegal activities
  • Requests inconsistent with the church’s biblical convictions
  • Ongoing expenses without a reasonable plan toward greater stability

HOW MEMBERS MAY APPLY

  1. Download and fully complete the Benevolence Application.
  2. Submit all required documentation — applicable bills, notices, income verification, and the completed monthly budget worksheet.
  3. Participate in an interview or follow-up conversation, if requested.
  4. Remain available to answer questions throughout the review process.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Providing false, misleading, or intentionally incomplete information may result in denial.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  1. Requests are reviewed confidentially, case by case.
  2. Applicants are typically notified of a decision within three business days of a complete application, pending their availability for follow-up.
  3. Approved funds are ordinarily paid directly to the service provider or creditor — not to the applicant.
  4. Assistance depends on eligibility, the nature of the need, available resources, and ministry discretion.
  5. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or payment.
  6. Destiny Church cannot guarantee assistance before an eviction, shutoff, repossession, or other deadline. Applicants should continue pursuing other resources while their request is under review.

 

OUR COMMITMENT

Benevolence is about more than financial help. We offer compassionate care, biblical guidance, practical support, and a pathway toward greater stability. Every person who reaches out to Destiny Church will be met with dignity, respect, confidentiality, and grace.

Need help determining your next step? Contact the Destiny Church office at 817.731.4480.

Benevolence Guidelines
Apply for Benevolence Guidelines

For Members:

Apply for Benevolence Assistance

For Non-Members:

Request Food Assistance or Community Referrals