Church Ambassador Program

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors as though God were making his appeal through us.

2 Cor. 5:20

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in

the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV

You Are Invited

to Join the Church Ambassador Program

In Christ, we are called to be ambassadors for God’s Kingdom.

As followers of Christ, we are asked to care for the needs of the poor.

Therefore, we invite our community churches and fellow servants

to prayerfully consider partnering with

Buffalo City Mission on behalf of the poor; to be voices of hope

in our church community

for Gods glory as we serve to meet the needs of the poor and homeless!

Who are the Church Ambassadors? Church Ambassadors are individuals who represent their church, gather in unity as the body of Christ in partnership with the Buffalo City Mission

to support through prayer and needed donations to meet the spiritual and practical needs of the poor and homeless.

Church Ambassador Application Process

Read through the packet

Fill out the application

Return to the Volunteer Manager in the Volunteer Department at

100 E Tupper, Buffalo, NY 14203

The Volunteer Department will reach out to your church and share the program with the

Pastor and or the Missions Committee for their review

The Church’s decision will give us direction as to how to proceed with the partnership for

the Ambassadors Program

Confirmation letters will be sent to the Church contact (Pastor and or mission committee)

and the individual Ambassador

Welcome to the Buffalo City Mission’s

Church Ambassador Program We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors as though

God were making his appeal through us 2 Cor. 5:20

Our Purpose

To increase community awareness of issues related to homelessness and poverty and the ways the Buffalo City Mission addresses the issues through our programs and services.

Our Philosophy Christ calls us to be ambassadors for His kingdom. As His followers, we can reflect the

message of His love and salvation as we care for the needs of the poor. Buffalo City Mission’s Church Ambassadors are the voice of hope on behalf of the poor to the community of Western New York.

What’s it All About

Ambassadors attend 4 breakfast meetings which are held at and hosted by the Buffalo City Mission. These free gatherings provide a time of fellowship and unity as brothers and sisters in Christ, prayer, and together with the Lord’s direction we labor to meet future needs of the homeless.

The mission will provide tools such as quarterly church newsletter titled “The Open Heart”, fliers for upcoming events and other materials that help the ambassador relay information about ways that their church can become actively involved in serving the needs of the poor.

Buffalo City Mission’s volunteer Church Ambassadors update their churches about homelessness and poverty and the opportunities provided through our men’s ministries, women and children ministries and community outreaches.

Getting Started

Contact Sue Cervi Manager of Volunteers at 854-8181 x408

Thank you for your interest in our volunteer Church Ambassador Program. We look forward to hearing from you and partnering to make a difference

in the lives of others in need through the Buffalo City Mission.

Church Ambassador’s Role and Responsibilities

Church Ambassador’s Role Church ambassadors are liaisons between Buffalo City Mission and the believers in our

communities. They are a significant part of the success of our Mission. Church Ambassadors help

recruit volunteers, initiate prayer support, coordinate donation drives and can help with monitary

support. Church Ambassadors are walking, talking representatives for the Buffalo City Mission.

Qualifications Be in agreement with the Buffalo City Mission’s Statement of Faith

A servant’s heart

Have a good rapport with your church

Commitment Level Attendance at the 4 yearly meetings

Communication and organization to their church based on meetings and needs

Responsibilities Attendance at the 4 yearly ambassador meetings starting in January

Prayer for the needs of each other’s churches and the needs of the homeless and hurting in our

community.

Regularly inform the pastor about the Buffalo City Mission’s on going ministry and to encourage

any updates from the pulpit, in the bulletin or in classes, Bible studies, etc.

Receive and distribute the Buffalo City Mission’s quarterly church newsletter “The Open Heart” and

other Buffalo City Mission materials to your church through displays, handouts, bulletins, brochure

racks to help promote the Buffalo City Mission ministries

Promote special events such as the Hunger Hunt, the Motorcycle Run for the Homeless, Turkey and

Hambone Express

Coordinate and publicize donation drives within your church

Encourage tours of the mission for your pastor, church leadership and church congregation

Encouraging the scheduling of a speaker from the Mission for your church to share at least once a

year during either a main worship service, Sunday School class, VBS, or mission’s fair

Provide contact information to potential donors

Pass on any names you may receive of people who are interested in volunteering or who want to

become involved with the Buffalo City Mission

Pass on any feedback you may receive regarding events or your experience at the Buffalo City

Mission

Build relationships with other Christians, provide for those in need, know the joy of the Lord

through making a difference in the lives of the poor and homeless!

Church Ambassador Application Form

“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though

God were making His appeal through us”. 2 Corinthians 5:20

Please Print Clearly

1. Name _______________________________________________

Street Address _________________________________________

City __________________ Zip Code ____________

2. Phone number ___________________ Cell number____________

3. E-mail address _________________________________________

4. Church Name __________________________________________

Pastors Name ___________________________________________

Street Address __________________________________________

City ___________________ Zip Code ____________

5. Phone number _________________________________________

6. Church website________________________________________

7. Pastor’s email address____________________________________

If you need more information as you complete this form, please contact Sue Cervi,

Manager of Volunteers at (716) 854-8181 ext 408 or scervi@buffalocitymission.org.

Church Ambassador Agreement Form

Purpose Statement

The Buffalo City Mission’s purpose is to serve the disadvantaged of Western New

York, meeting their basic needs of shelter, food and clothing, witnessing the life

changing power of the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ, while promoting their

spiritual growth.

Statement of Faith 1. We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and therefore our only authority.

2. We believe in the Trinity of the Godhead.

3. We believe in the creation of man by the direct act of God.

4. We believe in the fall of man and his need for redemption.

5. We believe in the deity, incarnation and virgin birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus

Christ.

6. We believe in Christ’s vicarious atonement for the sins of mankind by the

shedding of His blood on the cross.

7. We believe in Christ’s bodily resurrection from the tomb and His Ascension into

heaven.

8. We believe in Jesus Christ’s personal, imminent return.

9. We believe in the deity of the Holy Spirit.

10. We believe in the justification of the believer by grace through faith.

11. We believe in a literal devil who is our adversary.

12. We believe in a literal heaven for the redeemed and a literal hell for the lost.

I am in agreement with the Buffalo City Mission’s purpose statement, statement of faith

and am willing to undertake the role and responsibilities of a

Buffalo City Mission Ambassador.

__________________________________ _____________________

Name Date