Build bridges between your church and the poor, oppressed and disadvantaged

• Connect through visits to the field and engage in ministry experiences such as visitation, mentoring, shared learning and prayer

• Receive regular project updates that measure and report on the transformation taking place

• Host a former sponsor child or field worker

• Individuals can connect personally through letter writing, updates and the relationship building that occurs through child sponsorship

• Bring your partner community into your church through story telling, video and images

Foster a deeper understanding of integral mission

• TEAR Fund offers a number of resources such as bible studies, blogs, podcasts and articles that serve to educate people on the issues

• Movies tackling issues of justice can be utilised for film evenings or even an annual film festival around the theme of justice

• Host a TEAR Fund speaker at your church to offer insight, encouragement and challenge

Inspire God’s people to respond financially

• Host a TEAR Fund event

• Hold a Compassion Sunday to remind people of the plight of children living in poverty

• Take a special offering to support your partners in the field. An ideal time for this is your church vision month, mission fortnight or an annual Christmas appeal.

Shape a local response that demonstrates and advocates Good News for the poor

• A Global Partnership serves as an ideal way to connect with your own local community, providing a relevant way to share Christian values and principles

• Inspire your church community into local social-justice initiatives

• Encourage regular and deliberate prayer that advocates on behalf of the poor