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The foundational values of MAX and the members we serve come from a deep heritage.
A central feature of the MAX enterprise offered to members is MUTUAL AID MINISTRIES (MAM). It is grounded in our desire and commitment to serve the members of the faith community, through their congregations, in responding to persons experiencing trauma, burden or loss. This ministry is consistent with MAX’s mission of “creating and sustaining wholeness through preserving and restoring property, lives and communities.”
Scope of Mutual Aid Ministries
To carry out our mission and commitment, the following ministries have been identified as key elements of the Mutual Aid Ministries program to assist the MAX Enterprise to live out its vision and serve the needs of the church in North America.
Burden Bearing Ministry
This ministry is available when a member or constituent experiences a traumatic event or loss resulting in financial hardship. MAX, through MAM, will be available to walk with them in their time of need – in partnership with their local faith community – to address their emotional, spiritual and financial needs.
This is a ministry which invites a network of interested members and friends throughout North America to be notified by email of special needs or concerns and joys or celebrations in the constituency and among the MAX membership. Support Network Ministry participants are invited to undergird these needs or concerns and joys or celebrations through prayer. Needs or concerns may relate to claims, to natural disasters, illnesses, traumatic events or other losses.
Click here to add your name to the support network or here to view our archive of past Support Network notifications!
Financial Support Ministry
This ministry provides one time financial grants, in partnership with the faith community, during difficult financial hardship, caused by losses, health crises, loss of employment or when sudden disabilities occur and are not covered by insurance. The financial support ministry is provided through the auspices of the MAX Share Fund, Inc. (a 501C3 organization in the United States) and the MAX Canada Share Fund, Inc. (a registered charity under the Canada Revenue Agency).
Advocacy Ministry
An advocate supports and promotes the relational quality valued in an organizational culture. With this in mind, Mutual Aid Ministries personnel will be involved, as appropriate, in advocacy with MAX members, related agencies and organizations, church conference/districts and denominations.
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