The government usually offers what it calls “unemployment insurance” for a person who loses his job. This can help with immediate bills, but the church needs to be ready to step in and help their members because it may be weeks before the money starts rolling in….
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A Financial Action Plan for Households Suffering a Job Loss
A church member has just lost their job. He asks the deacons what he should do. His family will need money. Here is the plan. This is how he can stop the bleeding, regain control of a spiraling situation, and plot a course for hope and recovery…
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Church deacons need to know the answer to this question. If a church member loses their job, that member needs practical steps to start taking immediately. Deacons can help them prioritize the bills they should pay with their remaining money…
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Millions of people have suddenly been put out of work as the economy shuts down. This is what they should do with their budget…
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When someone suffers a job loss, it disrupts his life. It can hit his finances hard, which will then become a concern for your church and diaconate…
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