Faith Relations Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: Must I be a Christian to be a Habitat Volunteer?
   A: No. All people of good will that feel the call to help the Habitat mission are gratefully accepted as GNHFH volunteers.
2. Q: Must Habitat homeowners be Christians?
   A: No. The critera by which Habitat homeowners are chosen are:
   1. A demonstrated need.
   2. The willingness and ability to accept the responsibility of home ownership
   3. The willingness and ability to perform a specified number of hours of “sweat equity” on a GNHFH project (usually their own home).
3. Q: How can an organization in my congregation get more information about GNHFH?
   A: Contact a member of the Faith Relations Commitee. We will work with the GNFHF Speakers Bureau to prepare a presentation tailored to your needs.
4. Q: How can my congregation help GNHFH?
   A: In many ways:
   1. Pray for us.
   2. Encourage individual members of the congregation to volunteer and/or contribute in the many ways presented on this Web site.
   3. Have groups within the congregation form work parties to help with a GNHFH project. Contact the Volunteer Committee to schedule a time for them to help.
   4. Contribute to the work of GNHFH.
   5. Form a partnership with GNHFH, See questions 5 and 6 below for more information.
5. Q: How can we become a Covenant Congregation?
   A: First review the commitments involved in a covenant congregation agreement. Then contact a member of the Faith Relations Committee and we will work with you through the process, including (if you feel it necessary) presentations to the appropiate committees in your congregation on our mission and the implications of making a covenant with us. Once you have decided to proceed with the covenant, we will prepare a covenant agreement to be signed by both parties. We would then like to formally present the agreement to your congregation, preferably at a worship service.
6. Q: We’re not sure we want to commit to a covenant. Is there any other partnership opportunity?
   A: Yes, there is. You can appoint a Congregational Representative who will be the communication channel between your congregation and the GNHFH.
7. Q: I know of a family or organization that I think could benefit from a GNHFH special Project. How can I communicate the need to GNHFH?
   A: Contact Dave or Vicki. They will access the needs of the family or organization our ability to meet those needs. Then, if it is appropiate, we will work with you and the recipient to complete the project.