Assistance for counseling cost will be considered if it is perceived that counseling would directly enable the individual to address a current financial situation or is necessary for the person’s emotional or spiritual stability. Requests to cover counseling costs from the Deacon’s Fund, generally, must be made in advance of incurring the expense.

We will pay 60% of the counselling cost, not including the traveling cost. If the counseling is ongoing, there is a cap of $2,500 per year, per family.

We recognize that we can’t recommend some counsellors & would like the opportunity to give our blessing on the counsellor that is chosen. We will pay approved counselors or ministries directly so that it is clear how the funds are being used.

This is a general guideline for our members, however, the ministry team may make exceptions if there are special circumstances to consider.