SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT

SOCIAL WORK – KENYA/AFRICA Social Work – Kenya/Africa is a department of THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD dedicated to serving vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. Subject to the availability of resources and partnerships, we seek to improve spiritual, social, emotional, and practical well-being through the following interventions: Our Areas of Intervention 1. Basic Needs and Humanitarian Support Support for the provision of food and clothing. Support for access to clean drinking water and sanitation. Support for healthcare and well-being. Support for shelter and housing needs. Emergency response and crisis intervention support. 2. Education and Skills Development Support for education. Support for vocational and practical skills development. Support for work tools and income-generating activities. Support for employment and business development initiatives. Support for access to business capital where possible. 3. Family Strengthening and Counseling Pre-wedding support. Pre-marital counseling. Family support and counseling. Support for single-parent families, child-headed households, orphans, and other vulnerable families. Drafting and facilitation of child support agreements. Peacebuilding, reconciliation, and mediation efforts. 4. Agriculture and Livelihood Support Support for subsistence farming. Support for small-scale livestock and poultry keeping. Encouragement of sustainable livelihood initiatives. 5. Mental Health and Well-being Emotional support and encouragement. Mindset transformation and social awareness initiatives. Mental health support and referrals. Interventions aimed at preventing and addressing substance and drug abuse. 6. Justice, Rights, and Advocacy Support to secure and protect rights. Support to access justice. Advocacy against corruption and for good governance. Advocacy for an effective, fair, and just judicial and correctional system. Support for families affected by criminal justice processes. Support for inheritance and succession matters. 7. Gender, Disability, and Vulnerable Groups Support for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Advocacy for women's rights and participation. Advocacy and support for persons living with disabilities. Support for the elderly and counseling for caregivers. Support and networking for refugees and internally displaced persons. 8. Community Development and Environmental Stewardship Advocacy and support for the protection of natural resources. Climate and environmental awareness initiatives. Advocacy for sustainable communities and cities. Advocacy for responsible production and consumption. 9. Bereavement and Funeral Support Counseling and support following the loss of a loved one. Support for funeral arrangements where possible. Presiding over funerals as an expression of care and support for grieving families. 10. Workplace and Organizational Development Supporting employers and employees in improving workplace effectiveness. Assisting organizations to build capacity, improve efficiency, increase productivity, boost morale, and encourage creativity. Reviewing policies, programs, and regulations to identify effective practices and suggest improvements. 11. Child and Youth Protection Supporting efforts to reunite street-connected children with their families, relatives, and communities. Working to identify and address the circumstances that led to family separation and vulnerability. Let's Partner We welcome partnerships with individuals, families, faith communities, organizations, businesses, and development partners who share a desire to build stronger and more compassionate communities. LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/SWAfricaKe https://thewordofgodisthewillofgod.blogspot.com/2024/06/social-work-department.html?spref=tw Contact: Rev. Elijah Mutua Kirima Email: elijahkirima@gmail.com Mobile/WhatsApp: +254 726 591 692 THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD "Serving people, strengthening families, and building communities."

CARRYING OUT A CALLING PROFESSIONALLY

CARRYING OUT A CALLING PROFESSIONALLY A pastor can and should pray for provision so that, like any other worker, he or she can rise each day and give focused attention to the affairs of God's Kingdom. If the endeavors of this world require full-time workers, how much more the work of the Church. I pray that people of good will will see the need to support full time ministry. Also, where tithes and offerings are enough to support full time ministry, the church will better fulfill its mandate if the leaders with church support can serve full time. If no one is sponsoring you, and the fellowship cannot support you, keep working menial work or professional work, God sees your heart. But what should a pastor wake up to each day? 1. Time Spent with God A productive day begins with personal spiritual growth. - Prayer - Bible study - Worship through singing, meditation, and reflection on God's truth - Listening for God's direction and guidance Example: Jesus regularly withdrew to pray before ministering to others. "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." (Luke 5:16) A pastor cannot effectively lead others where he or she has not first gone personally. 2. Meaningful Care for People Even one genuine pastoral interaction can make a day fruitful. - Visiting a member - Calling someone who is struggling - Encouraging a discouraged person - Praying with someone in need Example: Jesus often stopped for individuals, including Zacchaeus and the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4). Pastoral ministry is not only about crowds; it is also about caring for people one at a time. 3. Teaching, Bible Study, and Discipleship - Helping people grow spiritually is a central pastoral responsibility. - Preparing sermons and lessons - Leading Bible studies - Mentoring believers - Answering spiritual questions - Guiding people toward spiritual maturity. At the end of the day, a pastor can ask: "Did someone grow in their understanding of God today?" 4. Evangelism and Community Presence - A pastor should regularly engage people outside the congregation. - Meeting neighbors - Sharing the Gospel - Building relationships within the community - Attending community events - Being visible and approachable Success is not measured only by conversions but also by faithful witness. 5. Administrative Stewardship Good ministry requires good organization. - Responding to messages - Planning services and events - Managing church records - Following up with visitors - Coordinating ministry activities - Managing Social Media accounts and using them for outreach. Administrative work may not always be visible, but it helps create order and effectiveness. 6. Equipping Others for Ministry A productive pastor does not do everything personally. - Delegating responsibilities - Training volunteers - Developing future leaders - Encouraging members to use their spiritual gifts According to Ephesians 4:11–12, church leaders are called to equip believers for the work of ministry. A healthy church grows when many people serve, not when one person does everything. 7. Solving Problems and Preventing Problems Pastors help address challenges in the church, in believers' lives, and within the community. - Resolving conflicts - Clarifying misunderstandings - Helping members make wise decisions - Offering biblical counsel - Protecting the church from unhealthy influences and false teaching Wise leadership often prevents problems before they become crises. 8. Building Relationships Strong churches are built on trust. A pastor should regularly ask: - Did I listen well today? - Did I strengthen a relationship? - Did I show genuine care? - Did I demonstrate Christ's love? People often remember how much they were cared for long after they forget a sermon. 9. Personal Development A pastor who continues learning will serve more effectively. - Reading books - Studying theology - Learning leadership skills - Understanding community needs - Developing practical ministry skills Growth in knowledge and wisdom benefits both the pastor and the congregation. 10. Faithfulness to the Calling At the end of the day, the most important question is: "Did I faithfully advance God's work today?" A pastor's work may involve preaching to hundreds or praying with one hurting person. In God's Kingdom, both can be equally important. Jesus taught that the faithful servant is commended not primarily for the size of the results, but for faithfulness: "Well done, good and faithful servant." (Matthew 25:21) - Measuring Success Correctly For pastors with small congregations, success should not be measured only by attendance, offerings, buildings, or visible growth. Much pastoral work involves planting seeds that may take years to bear fruit. Scripture emphasizes faithfulness more than immediate results. "Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." (1 Corinthians 4:2) A successful pastor is not merely one who has the largest congregation, but one who faithfully loves God, serves people, teaches truth, and fulfills the calling entrusted to him or her by Christ. By Rev. Elijah Mutua Kirima. General Overseer: THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD. To partner with us or support in anyway, write to: elijahkirima@gmail.com

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US AT: THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD. 1. To help add and demonstrate value in individuals and communities we serve. 2. To help build a fellowship and an organization that rebuilds trust at such a time as this. 3. To make your contribution in serving people and communities well. We seek and pray to genuinely improve individual's and communities' spiritual, social, and practical well-being. We Are doing this through: 1. Living Out our Mission Consistently through actions that match our message. "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) We seek to have our teaching on compassion, integrity, service, love, outreach, discipleship, prayer etc be visible in everyday activities. 2. Meeting Real Community Needs While currently we are very limited financially, we are rich in the Word and vision and knows services such as: • Feeding programs • Skills training • Job networking • Counseling services • Youth mentorship • Support for widows, orphans, and vulnerable families can really demonstrate our faith, and commitment to better individuals and communities. We believe more and more people will see our genuine concern for the welfare of individuals and communities as we seek more resources and apply them appropriately. 3. Building Personal Relationships We want you and everyone else who joins us to feel at home and that they belong. Every believer cannot start their own Faith Based organization or have their own nation or each own all the enterprises that people own. Different people needs to do different things for the common good of all. We seek your satisfaction and that of everyone else who joins so that those who trust you can too join and bless God that following you did not disappoint them. "Christ is, so I am, so you can be, so they too can come and be." is our pattern. "Andrew... found his own brother Simon and said to him, 'We have found the Messiah.'" (John 1:41) We encourage disciples and believers with us to: - Invite friends and family - Welcome newcomers warmly - Follow up with visitors 4. Communicating Clearly We seek to have everyone easily understand: - What we believe - What we do - Who we serve - How you or they can participate We use use: - Social media - Community meetings - Clyers and posters - WhatsApp groups - A blogspot website (we hope to get finances for official website) etc 5. Offering Meaningful Programs We always seek to deliver programs that add value. Examples: - Bible studies - Prayer groups - Children's programs - Youth activities - Marriage and parenting seminars - Financial literacy workshops etc. You can use your skills, talents, gifts and calling to bless others and communities 6. Developing Strong Leadership Because People are drawn to trustworthy leaders, we hope you can be that leader and help develop such leaders "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant." (Mark 10:43) We aspire to be and pray for leaders that are, and develop leaders that are: - Honest - Accessible - Accountable - Humble - Competent • Teachable • Committed • Examples • Givers • Continuous disciples and committed to prayer. 7. Creating a Welcoming Environment Fully aware that visitors decide within minutes whether they feel accepted. We consider: - Friendly greetings - Clear directions - Comfortable seating - Follow-up after visits - Inclusion of newcomers in activities 8. Use of Testimonies We believe that personal stories are powerful. We allow believers to share: - How their lives improved - Prayers answered - Skills learned - Relationships restored etc We believe that authentic testimonies often speak louder than advertisements. 9. Engaging Young People We believe that youth are not only the future; they are part of the present. We are committed to provide: - Leadership opportunities - Mentorship - Skills development - Community service projects 10. Maintaining Integrity Because we believe no marketing strategy can compensate for a lack of integrity, we avoid: -False promises - Manipulative fundraising - Exaggerated miracles - Pressure tactics and such other evils "Rather, speaking the truth in love..." (Ephesians 4:15) 11. Starting A Fellowship Right Where We Have A Contact Person. We seek to start fellowships in every locality within Kenya and around the world. Any believer anywhere, we can always discuss on how to start a fellowship. With one person and his/her family or one or two friends, the fellowship begins. CONCLUSION Day and night, our heart beat is: - Serve people well. - Build trust. - Create genuine relationships - Demonstrate integrity. - Produce visible positive impact - Attract more people. We ask ourselves: Can those who fellowship with us, individuals and communities we serve honestly say: "These people care about God, care about one another, and care about us." For fellowship information, partnership opportunities, or financial support inquiries, please contact us at: elijahkirima@gmail.com By Rev. Elijah Mutua Kirima. General Overseer, THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD.