Who can receive AG Disaster Relief?
Download: AG Disaster Relief Application (PDF)
The AG Disaster Relief Fund was established to provide emergency
assistance to Assemblies of God churches or properties, church members,
and others affected by a natural or man-made disaster.
Is AG Disaster Relief a substitute for insurance?
AG
Disaster Relief is not meant to be a substitute for adequate insurance
coverage. However, churches and homes located in certain areas may not
be able to obtain or afford the high premiums of insurance against
crime and vandalism, or certain natural disasters.
In cases where
large areas are hit by disaster, AG Disaster Relief, in partnership
with other Assemblies of God ministries, will respond with assistance
as they are able.
What if our church or community is hit by a natural disaster?
If
your church or community is hit by a natural disaster, contact your
Assemblies of God pastor who can contact AG Disaster Relief and obtain
an application for disaster relief or you can download an application
(next line).
Download: AG Disaster Relief Application (PDF)
If
possible, include photos before and after the damage when the
application is completed and returned. This way, the extent of damage
and the assistance required can be accurately determined. Please take
good quality photos as they may be used in our publications. When
assistance has been approved, a check will be sent to the church, with
a copy to the district office.
Follow these steps from Application to Payment
Application:
Upon receipt of inquiry, AG Disaster Relief will send an application to
determine the extent of damage and the need for assistance.
Applications can also be found online at http://www.ag.org/disaster/ or can be downloaded — see next line.
Download: AG Disaster Relief Application (PDF)
Approval: Applicants
must submit completed applications to their district office for review
and endorsements. Districts will forward all district-endorsed
applications to AG Disaster Relief. AG Disaster Relief will review the
applications to determine need for and amount of assistance.
Payment:
When assistance has been approved, AG Disaster Relief will send a check
to the church with a copy to the district office. Thus, the district
office will be aware that the application has been approved and
disaster relief has been granted and disbursed.
Replacement of lost GPH curriculum:
GPH
will replace any lost or destroyed GPH-produced curriculum at no
additional cost to the church through the application process, if it is
available at that time. A copy of the approved application will be
forwarded to GPH, and the church will be contacted by GPH regarding
curriculum lost and needed.
What can I do to help fellow churches in need?
It
is only as concerned friends continue to support the ministry of
Disaster Relief that funds will be immediately available to churches in
need. You can show your concern for fellow churches through financial
gifts and by personally volunteering to aid victims during natural
disasters. Use our online secure server connection to send your offering to AG Disaster Relief today!
Remember, no one knows when or where disaster will strike next. Help us remain ready to meet the needs as they arise.d
