What is the B.L.E.S.S. Ministry?
The B.L.E.S.S ministry is designed to help people to flourish in all areas of their lives. We believe that God created people to live life and life to the full. The B.L.E.S.S. ministry is designed to help and provide resources to people to connect with God and others.
Not a crisis ministry, however we are here to help address the biological, livelihood, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Not a crisis ministry, however we are here to help address the biological, livelihood, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
The B.L.E.S.S. Model
Our B.L.E.S.S. Ministry is based on Spiritual First Aid Aid's five BLESS Needs Model. Many members of our team have been trained and certified in Spiritual First Aid, ensuring that they are equipped to offer compassionate support.
BLESS Needs image courtesy of Spiritual First Aid, used with permission from the Spiritual First Aid Certificate Course.
Biological needs are physical in nature and include health concerns, access to healthcare, medication issues, and impaired functioning.
Livelihood needs include the basic essentials such as food, water, and shelter. This category also includes financial struggles, unemployment, and living situation problems.
Emotional Needs
Emotional needs relate to mental health and includes our thoughts, feelings, and actions. This includes experiencing difficult feelings and thoughts, high stress levels, and the inability to cope.
Social Needs
Social needs involve our connection with other people and our sense of belonging. This includes feeling disconnected or isolated and relationship issues.
Spiritual Needs
Spiritual needs relate to our desire to connect with God and find meaning in life. Individuals may be questioning their faith and beliefs, considering leaving their faith community, or looking for a community where they can connect and find a meaningful relationship with God.