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Here are the key characteristics for volunteers in the Family & Marriage Cluster, which includes Pre-marital Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Blended Families, General Counseling, Single Parent Household Support, Medical Team, and Samaritan’s Purse:

1. Pre-marital Counseling

Role Purpose: Guide engaged couples through foundational relationship principles to build strong, Christ-centered marriages.

Key Characteristics:

• Compassionate: Demonstrates empathy and care for couples preparing for marriage.

• Strong Communicator: Clearly articulates relationship principles and encourages open dialogue.

• Trustworthy: Maintains confidentiality and builds trust with couples.

• Biblically Knowledgeable: Deep understanding of biblical teachings on marriage.

• Encouraging Mentor: Provides guidance and support to help couples grow together.

2. Marriage Counseling

Role Purpose: Offer guidance and support to couples facing challenges in their marriages, helping them strengthen their bond and overcome obstacles.

Key Characteristics:

• Patient and Compassionate: Offers a listening ear and empathy to couples in difficult situations.

• Conflict Resolution Skills: Helps couples navigate conflict in healthy, biblical ways.

• Strong Listener: Attentively hears both sides and fosters open, honest communication.

• Non-Judgmental: Offers guidance without judgment, creating a safe space for growth.

• Discreet and Trustworthy: Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with care.

3. Blended Families

Role Purpose: Support families navigating the unique dynamics of blended households, providing tools to foster unity and understanding.

Key Characteristics:

• Understanding and Empathetic: Recognizes the challenges of blended families and offers support.

• Mediator: Skilled in helping families navigate complex relationships and dynamics.

• Patient: Takes time to address issues and help family members adjust to new roles.

• Strong Communicator: Encourages open dialogue to promote harmony and unity.

• Supportive Mentor: Provides practical guidance and emotional support to blended families.

4. General Counseling

Role Purpose: Offer emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals facing life challenges, providing guidance rooted in biblical principles.

Key Characteristics:

• Empathetic Listener: Provides a safe space for individuals to express their struggles.

• Problem-Solver: Helps individuals find solutions and paths forward in their personal journeys.

• Biblically Grounded: Offers advice and counsel based on biblical teachings.

• Trustworthy: Maintains confidentiality and fosters a trusting relationship with those they counsel.

• Encourager: Uplifts and motivates individuals to overcome challenges and grow spiritually.

5. Single Parent Household Support

Role Purpose: Provide emotional and practical support to single parents, helping them navigate the unique challenges they face.

Key Characteristics:

• Supportive and Compassionate: Understands the struggles of single parenting and offers meaningful help.

• Non-Judgmental: Provides a judgment-free environment where single parents feel respected and valued.

• Strong Listener: Takes time to understand individual situations and offer appropriate support.

• Resourceful: Connects single parents with church and community resources for additional help.

• Encourager: Offers hope and encouragement, helping single parents stay motivated and positive.

6. Medical Team

Role Purpose: Provide medical care and assistance during church services and events, ensuring the well-being and safety of the congregation.

Key Characteristics:

• Medically Skilled: Has the necessary training and certifications to provide care in emergency or routine situations.

• Calm Under Pressure: Able to handle medical emergencies with a steady, composed demeanor.

• Compassionate Caregiver: Treats patients with kindness and empathy.

• Detail-Oriented: Attentive to medical needs and accurate in treatment administration.

• Team-Oriented: Works well with others in medical emergencies or coordinated efforts.

7. Samaritan’s Purse (Benevolence Ministry)

Role Purpose: Provide assistance to those in need through charitable giving, food drives, and other support programs.

Key Characteristics:

• Compassionate: Driven by a desire to help those in need.

• Resourceful: Able to find and provide practical resources for individuals and families in need.

• Organized: Efficiently manages donations, distributions, and outreach efforts.

• Service-Oriented: Committed to serving the community selflessly.

• Strong Communicator: Effectively communicates with donors, volunteers, and recipients of aid.

These characteristics ensure that volunteers in the Family & Marriage Cluster are compassionate, empathetic, and committed to providing support and guidance to families, couples, and individuals at various stages of life and in different circumstances.

Join us if you have: READY

• Strong communication skills
• Conflict resolution abilities
• Discretion and trustworthiness
• Excellent listening skills
• A calm demeanor under pressure
• A non-judgmental attitude
• Supportive and compassionate nature
• Understanding and empathy
• Resourcefulness