Best Christian Relief Agencies???

[Dan Clarkston]

I've helped local ministries financially in the past that go out and help the homeless and the poor but not so much when it comes to larger Christian organizations due to questions concerning how they spend the money they receive and questions concerning what doctrine they are teaching to those they are helping.

If an organization is not teaching the FULL Gospel, I'd not be interested in helping them as doing so is financially supporting false doctrine (this may not bother some for whatever reason but for me I will follow what the Lord has taught me from His Word about that).

I'd like to think there is at least a couple organizations out there that one can support financially with a clean conscience and maybe I just have not found them yet.

So, with that being said.... does anyone have recommendations for Christian ministries or relief agencies that are known to not be wasteful with money (like Samaritans Purse which pays their CEO way, way too much), and they teach the Full Gospel (accepts and teaches the whole counsel of God)???

 

[amigo de christo]

many ministiries have long been at work promoting the seeker friendly gospel
which led to the finding common ground one . I wont give them a dime .
THEY do not preach the FULL gospel . in fact they now , more and more preach against those who do so preach the full gospel .
Not a copper one will they receive from me .

 

[Dan Clarkston]

many ministiries have long been at work promoting the seeker friendly gospel

Those are the ones I'd want to avoid.

 

[Windmill Charge]

Google.e is your friend as it enables one to search for Christian missions, charities etc and then to view there web sites, statement of faith and artic,especially they publish.

Most missions and charities have area reps who will come to your church to talk, about there work.

 

[Dan Clarkston]

Google.e is your friend

Actually google is spyware and they also seek to control what people see and think.

That's a hard pass on the thought that google is anybody's friend except for the liberal perverts.

Did you not know that there are many other search engines???

 

[JohnDB]

Salvation Army doesn't "cook it's books".

It's usually on the site and there long after the photo op is over doing the work we expect them to. Just saying.

Not a "full gospel" organization. Not charismatic in the slightest....very much a strong proponent of temperance (anti alcoholic beverage)

South Carolina first had floods.....now they have wildfires. They are literally getting the stew beat out of them one way and then another. They count on research dollars too for their economy as they are part of the research triangle. Which just got cut off.

So tourism is gone, research is gone, and the furniture industry has been in the toilet for some time now.

 

[Rockerduck]

I've helped local ministries financially in the past that go out and help the homeless and the poor but not so much when it comes to larger Christian organizations due to questions concerning how they spend the money they receive and questions concerning what doctrine they are teaching to those they are helping.

If an organization is not teaching the FULL Gospel, I'd not be interested in helping them as doing so is financially supporting false doctrine (this may not bother some for whatever reason but for me I will follow what the Lord has taught me from His Word about that).

I'd like to think there is at least a couple organizations out there that one can support financially with a clean conscience and maybe I just have not found them yet.

So, with that being said.... does anyone have recommendations for Christian ministries or relief agencies that are known to not be wasteful with money (like Samaritans Purse which pays their CEO way, way too much), and they teach the Full Gospel (accepts and teaches the whole counsel of God)???

Full Gospel is Charismatic. Find a full gospel church and they speak in tongues and have all gifts of the spirit.

 

[Debp]

If anyone is interested in helping native pastors and missionaries in poor countries worldwide, Christian Aid Mission in Charlottesville, Virginia is excellent.

They have very little overhead. They don't even spend money for advertising. They thoroughly check out each native ministry for sound doctrine and wise use of finances. They regularly check on each native ministry.

You can even support underground work in Muslim countries through them.

 

[Dan Clarkston]

Salvation Army doesn't "cook it's books".

Maybe not... but they are not a Christian organization that teaches people how to get born again and how to live for the Lord abiding in Christ either. I'm not interested in giving to secular organizations.

The Red Cross started out as a Christian organization.... but they back slide away from the Lord Jesus a long time ago.

Full Gospel is Charismatic. Find a full gospel church and they speak in tongues and have all gifts of the spirit.

Full gospel is believing the whole counsel of God which would include the gifts of the Spirit.

Problem is, most churches that claim to be Charismatic or Full Gospel... teach false doctrine these days just like the mainline denominations (calvinism, luthernism, and the catholic cults)

Christian Aid Mission in Charlottesville, Virginia is excellent.

OK, thanks for the lead...

 

[Windmill Charge]

Actually google is spyware and they also seek to control what people see and think.

That's a hard pass on the thought that google is anybody's friend except for the liberal perverts.

Did you not know that there are many other search engines???

The Internet is run by businesses, they are there to make money.

If you want to use the Internet one must accept that it is a commercial operation.

 

[JohnDB]

Maybe not... but they are not a Christian organization that teaches people how to get born again and how to live for the Lord abiding in Christ either. I'm not interested in giving to secular organizations.

The Red Cross started out as a Christian organization.... but they back slide away from the Lord Jesus a long time ago.





Full gospel is believing the whole counsel of God which would include the gifts of the Spirit.

Problem is, most churches that claim to be Charismatic or Full Gospel... teach false doctrine these days just like the mainline denominations (calvinism, luthernism, and the catholic cults)





OK, thanks for the lead...

Actually I have been to SA church services....almost methodist (before the Methodists went south)

Each depends upon the local pastor preaching....some are not very evangelistic in nature. They are careful about appearances of exchanging altruistic services for claims of faith. (Which has been an accusation)

They give and serve because that's who they are.

They are like any other large organization. They have great and poor people involved in their organization. Their large fundraising drive (bell ringing at Christmas) is their bread and butter....but the things they do with the money is immense. From summer camps for poor kids to AA meetings, clothing for poor, soup kitchens and disaster relief....they do a LOT.
Sure, the workers are provided with funds to have a very modest lifestyle....but they work the WHOLE year in some altruistic endeavor.

They are there to be charity and are not keeping their belief a secret. But they aren't exactly there to be evangelical either. Just saying.

 

[Debp]

Actually I have been to SA church services....almost methodist (before the Methodists went south)

Each depends upon the local pastor preaching....some are not very evangelistic in nature. They are careful about appearances of exchanging altruistic services for claims of faith. (Which has been an accusation)

They give and serve because that's who they are.

They are like any other large organization. They have great and poor people involved in their organization. Their large fundraising drive (bell ringing at Christmas) is their bread and butter....but the things they do with the money is immense. From summer camps for poor kids to AA meetings, clothing for poor, soup kitchens and disaster relief....they do a LOT.
Sure, the workers are provided with funds to have a very modest lifestyle....but they work the WHOLE year in some altruistic endeavor.

They are there to be charity and are not keeping their belief a secret. But they aren't exactly there to be evangelical either. Just saying.

The Salvation Army also has reduced cost apartment buildings for senior citizens. I knew someone who lived in one.

Also, someone whose dad lost his leg or legs said the Salvation Army was the only place that helped his dad get a wheelchair.

 

[Dan Clarkston]

The Internet is run by businesses, they are there to make money.

If you want to use the Internet one must accept that it is a commercial operation.

That's no excuse to track people and keep tabs on them without a warrant as google does.

Duck Duck Go is a great search engine that does not track people and Firefox is a great browser that does not track people....both are non-profits that make using google really stupid and dumb

Actually I have been to SA church services

And... what is a "SA church service" exactly?

Is that where they get together and tell people that all religious lead to salvation and Jesus is just one of many ways to God.... which of course is satanic doctrine.

They are there to be charity and are not keeping their belief a secret

They teach false doctrine... such as being involved in the ecumenical movement which is the belief that all religions lead to salvation and God accepts all religious beliefs which is satanic as it ignores what God's Word teaches that Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father.

Thanks for sharing... now we know what you are all about and it ain't of the Lord.

The Salvation Army also has reduced cost apartment buildings for senior citizens. I knew someone who lived in one.

Also, someone whose dad lost his leg or legs said the Salvation Army was the only place that helped his dad get a wheelchair.

Doing a few good works is meaningless when they deny Jesus is the only way of Salvation.

 

[JohnDB]

Doing a few good works is meaningless when they deny Jesus is the only way of Salvation.

But not all do....
They have an extreme non-denominational stance. But that doesn't mean they deny Jesus is the only way to God. You MIGHT have an odd pastor or two that preaches that....but it's not the norm in my experience.
A SA church service is the same as a conservative church's service. Songs, announcements, prayers, pass the plate, and sermon with alter call.

 

[lforrest]

1. Determine in advance which causes you are looking to contribute towards.

2. Look up that cause in the various non profit ranking sites. These sites grade the non-profits on various aspects.

3. Make a short list and research them.

4. Pray to see if God is calling you to contribute to one of those.

 

[JohnDB]

From GROK AI
The Salvation Army does not deny that Jesus is the only way to God within its official doctrine. As a Christian denomination, it affirms the traditional Christian belief in Jesus Christ as the sole path to salvation, consistent with its evangelical roots. This is reflected in its foundational statements and teachings.

The Salvation Army’s official Handbook of Doctrine (2010 edition) emphasizes the centrality of Jesus Christ in salvation. It aligns with the broader Christian view based on biblical passages like John 14:6, where Jesus says, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” The organization’s first doctrine explicitly states: “We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.” This underscores its adherence to traditional Christian theology, including the exclusivity of Christ for salvation.

That said, some confusion might arise from the Salvation Army’s practical approach. It’s known for its social services—helping the poor, disaster relief, etc.—and doesn’t always lead with doctrinal preaching in those contexts. Critics or observers might misinterpret this focus on deeds over explicit evangelizing as a softening of beliefs, but there’s no evidence in its official positions of denying Jesus as the only way to God.

If you’ve heard specific claims suggesting otherwise—like from an X post or a public statement—I’d be happy to dig into that further. Got anything particular in mind?

 

[Dan Clarkston]

that doesn't mean they deny Jesus is the only way to God

They actually do deny Jesus is the only way.... seeing that they accept other religions that deny Jesus is the only way as being credible and legit.... not to mention their calvinist leanings which is not scriptural

 

[JohnDB]

They actually do deny Jesus is the only way.... seeing that they accept other religions that deny Jesus is the only way as being credible and legit.... not to mention their calvinist leanings which is not scriptural

Calvinism and universalism are two wildly different theology systems that are incompatible with each other.

My guess is that you have had an experience with some fringe group that doesn't represent the Salvation Army itself but individuals claiming their beliefs.

And by your own confession, their beliefs aren't necessarily so universal or homogeneous.

The core Salvation Army is evangelical and strongly conservative....and against alcoholic beverages to the point you think they are Virginia Southern Baptists.
Where you got your information is suspect as I did bring you proofs.

I've seen a LOT of cross pulpit preachers in many churches....Presbyterian today and Methodist tomorrow and Church of Christ next week. I'm sure that the SA is no different from any other large organization with dubious apples in its barrel.

 

[Dan Clarkston]

My guess is that you have had an experience with some fringe group that doesn't represent the Salvation Army itself but individuals claiming their beliefs.

OK so in your view one can only be saved thru the "Salvation Army"?

I've seen a LOT of cross pulpit preachers in many churches....Presbyterian today and Methodist tomorrow and Church of Christ next week. I'm sure that the SA is no different from any other large organization with dubious apples in its barrel.

Which is one way we know they are teaching false doctrine... they accept and fellowship with false teachers

At this point in time... the vast majority of churches are teaching false doctrine and this organization is no different

Where you got your information is suspect as I did bring you proofs.

No, you failed to prove that the "Salvation Army" is a legitimate New Testament church that accepts and teaches the whole counsel of God.... their acceptance of calvinist doctrines is the first ting that disqualifies them among other things such as being involved in the ecumenical movement which of course they have to be involved with as their donations will go way down if they aren't.

 

[JohnDB]

OK so in your view one can only be saved thru the "Salvation Army"? View attachment 59212






Which is one way we know they are teaching false doctrine... they accept and fellowship with false teachers

At this point in time... the vast majority of churches are teaching false doctrine and this organization is no different





No, you failed to prove that the "Salvation Army" is a legitimate New Testament church that accepts and teaches the whole counsel of God.... their acceptance of calvinist doctrines is the first ting that disqualifies them among other things such as being involved in the ecumenical movement which of course they have to be involved with as their donations will go way down if they aren't.

There are many "Ex Salvation Army " people running around....many are given opportunities but fail. They gave the central office lip service and they had no intention of keeping to their promises.
They have hope...which is more than most do.

Even the SBC (which also has within it several church associations that provide disaster relief) has a very hard line against anyone preaching anything but a conservative evangelical message.

No official lists are published but everyone has a history. A Calvinist or Charismatic background will keep you from being seated....same with a Methodist background. I think that Church of Christ has an even stronger stance. Almost Wells Lutheran in strict standards.

The SA has an "open door" policy almost...but many find themselves going right back out too. The pay is lousy...which is part of one of their issues. So they will have lots of openings and bottom barrel applicants.