Believers want to be involved in their communities, but do not know how and where to start. (Create opportunity) The needs of our communities are not effectively being addressed because only a few obedient Christians try to make a difference on their own. (Many small things instead of a few big things) Local faith communities are in need to be more relevant with integrity amongst their own communities. (Not only preaching and teaching, but doing) There is a overwhelming desire for better cooperation amongst faith communities of all denominations in our country. (Unity in obedience) THE CHALLENGE

1. Shift in Vision Redefine purpose, role and function of the faith community. Building the faith community Growing the kingdom SHIFTING THE PARADIGM TOWARDS THE KINGDOM

2. Shift in Strategy Redefine equipping, mentoring and coaching of every member to become disciple makers. Making members to come Nurturing disciple makers to go to nations SHIFTING THE PARADIGM TOWARDS THE KINGDOM

3. Shift in Structure Redefine public, social, personal and intimate community as disciple making opportunities. Organising Christians with Christians Synchronising Christians with lost people and people in need SHIFTING THE PARADIGM TOWARDS THE KINGDOM

4. Shift in Impact Redefine stewardship, witnessing and servant hood as disciple making lifestyle. Committees for Evangelism, Missions, Welfare Empowerment of all believers in every sphere of life to transform the world SHIFTING THE PARADIGM TOWARDS THE KINGDOM

 The faith community’s vision and mission on realising the kingdom becomes a reality.  The faith community’s strategy of following in the footsteps of Jesus becomes a lifestyle for all members.  A structure in the faith community is provided to synchronise and link members with unbelievers and people in need.  The impact of the faith community is increased in all spheres of life.

To enable faith communities and organisations to reach their kingdom objectives. (Jerusalem to the ends of the world) To enable members to reach and care for people in need. To involve all age groups. It is developed as a practical tool: It is developed as a catalyst: To cultivate a giving and caring culture. For a more comprehensive missions approach.

To reach those nobody is reaching we have to do what nobody is doing! This means we have to mobilise believers in a way that they have not been mobilised before!

Mobilisation of all God given resources and talents to serve communties. (For all faith communities)

Inspire, synchronise and celebrate acts of compassion through professional networking solutions (For all faith communities)

Servant hood Servant hood Relationships Relationships Transparency Transparency (For all faith communities)

“And they were continuing steadfastly in the teaching of the apostles and in fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came on every soul and many wonders and miracles took place through the apostles. And continuing steadfastly with one mind day by day in the Temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they shared food in gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church those being saved from day to day.” (Direct translation of Acts 2:44-47) “And they were continuing steadfastly in the teaching of the apostles and in fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came on every soul and many wonders and miracles took place through the apostles. And all the believers were together, and had all things in common. And they sold possessions and goods and distributed them to all according as everyone had need. And continuing steadfastly with one mind day by day in the Temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they shared food in gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church those being saved from day to day.” (Direct translation of Acts 2:44-47)

Linking the Resources of Givers to the Needs of the Community

Facilitate Administrate Manage 1. Inspire 1. Inspire 2. Enrol 2. Enrol 3. Enable 3. Enable 1. Identify needs 1. Identify needs 2. Assessment of needs 2. Assessment of needs 3. Addressing of needs 3. Addressing of needs GIVERS THE NEEDY Mobilising of givers Needs qualification of the community GIVING is better than receiving GIVING How it works?

THREE ROLES/FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE NETWORK Giver Mobilisation Giver Mobilisation Community Assessment Community Assessment Administration Administration Depending on the size of the faith community – this can be done by one, three people or even teams for every role/function. Every faith community can determine their own way of how to make the roles/functions effective.

GIVERSGIVERS THE NEEDY Be a blessing Caring for the Caretakers FOCUS AREAS

Current Ministries & Needs THE NEEDY GIVERSGIVERS Accredited Organisations New Initiatives THE NETWORK

Level 4 Provincial Level 3 Regional Level 2 Node Level 1 Local Faith Community LEVELS WITHIN THE NETWORK Level 5 National INFORMATIONINFORMATION COOPERATIONCOOPERATION

THE SUPPORT (Available on our website) A training program with all necessary documents on how to implement, grow and sustain your Network. A training program with all necessary documents on how to implement, grow and sustain your Network. An administrative program to assist you in linking givers to the needs of your community. (Web-based or Paper-based) An administrative program to assist you in linking givers to the needs of your community. (Web-based or Paper-based) Web-based information data base of all Christian organisations, ministries and projects that you can work with or learn from. (See under Helplift Alliances and Faith Communities) Web-based information data base of all Christian organisations, ministries and projects that you can work with or learn from. (See under Helplift Alliances and Faith Communities) Principles and procedures to protect the integrity of your network. Principles and procedures to protect the integrity of your network. Helplift Social Network for sharing innovative ideas and celebrating acts of compassion. (Facebook and Twitter) Helplift Social Network for sharing innovative ideas and celebrating acts of compassion. (Facebook and Twitter) and Helplift Call Center

IMPORTANT 1.Register on Helplift Website after a official decision by the leadership to start your own Helplift Network 2.Like the Helplift Facebookpage (Make it known to the faith community) 3.Follow Helplift on Twitter (Make it known to the faith community) 4.We value your partnership within the National Helplift Network (Via the support strategy, Call centre and Helplift Conferences

More than Christian Faith Communities unlocking their kingdom resources to glorify God! Helplift is a local/national Network that: Enhance disciple making in a practical manner Create a caring and giving culture Benefit all Christian missionaries, organisations and ministries Grow the relevance and impact of Christian faith communities Build ecumenical unity in the Body of Christ Blessed to be a blessing! Helplift Vision for SA

MULTIPLICATION Faith Community “Pay it forward” by equipping, mentoring and coaching other faith communities in your area.

Province Matt 6:9-10 "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Region Nation Local faith community Node