Churches need the support, participation, and talents of their members to be able to assist those in need, writes realBenCarson. Their mission is not just focused on building up their congregation but, rather, on building up their communities.
eligious institutions and faith-based organizations are central to the resiliency and strength of communities. From providing comfort in times of turmoil, to support in times of need, to guidance in times of uncertainty, such establishments have long been a pillar of life and society.
Religious institutions have also made important contributions to America’s healthcare and education systems. Nearly one in five hospitals in the U.S. is religiously affiliated, and in the pre-pandemic 2019-2020 school year,schoolchildren attended religious schools. Local churches are another cornerstone of communities that provide relief, services, and support.
. The study’s authors concluded,"Our estimates suggest that church spending fell by 30% in response to the New Deal, and that government relief spending can explain virtually all of the decline in charitable church activity observed between 1933 and 1939." Acknowledging the essential need for the active participation of faith-based organizations in meeting the needs of communities, former President George W. Bush established the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in 2001, which has been reestablished in similar capacities by the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. While serving as secretary of housing and urban development, I witnessed the amazing impact that faith leaders can have on their communities.
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