1. What is a SALT Ministry?
2. What is the mission of a SALT Ministry?
3. What is the biblical basis for a SALT Ministry?
4. What is the structure of a SALT Ministry team?
5. How does this partnership work?
6. This ministry sounds like more work for our church and church leaders. Is it?
7. What resources are available to help with a SALT Ministry?
8. What are the benefits of a SALT ministry?
9. This ministry looks political. Is it?
10. Can I really make a difference?
11. We do a lot at our church and make a difference already. Why form another ministry?
12. What level of involvement do you expect?
13. Is there a cost to starting this ministry?
14. How do I start a SALT Ministry?
15. Who do I contact to begin this Ministry?
16. We can't form a SALT Ministry now. What can we do?
1. What is a SALT Ministry?
It is a member driven ministry, serving under the oversight of local church leaders, that works on various projects that deal with issues the local community is currently facing or on matters that affect the entire state. It does this by appropriately involving the local church to influence its community, culture and government. [Back to top]
2. What is the mission of a SALT Ministry?
The mission of a SALT Ministry is to partner with local churches to educate, equip and energize congregations to strategically impact Wisconsin’s communities, culture and government. [Back to top]
3. What is the biblical basis for a SALT Ministry?
The SALT Ministry is derived from Matthew 5:13-16 where Jesus says,, “You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world…. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” [Back to top]
4. What is the structure of a SALT Ministry team?
The SALT Ministry team can be whatever size the members and church leadership want it to be. The Ministry team determines when to meet and the projects it takes on, as agreed to by church leadership. Wisconsin Family Council acts as a resource for the SALT Ministry. [Back to top]
5. How does this partnership work?
The SALT Ministry overview illustrates how the partnership between Wisconsin Family Council and local churches functions. [Back to top]
6. This ministry sounds like more work for our church and church leaders. Is it?
Remember, this is a member-driven ministry serving under the oversight of your church leader. The church will be able to fulfill the biblical command to be salt and light without adding to the work of your church leader. Wisconsin Family Council will provide resources, encouragement, and ideas to help with the projects you decide to do. [Back to top]
7. What resources are available to help with a SALT Ministry?
Wisconsin Family Council has compiled a listing of current and future resources, as well as resource kits and special projects that are being developed. [Back to top]
8. What are the benefits of a SALT ministry?
- Multiples the power of one—you are not alone in your mission to be salt and light in your community
- Saves church leadership time
- Ministry team serves as a catalyst for the entire congregation
- WFC’s resources, including materials, expertise,
and training on issues that challenge our Judeo-Christian values, as well as prayer support and encouragement [Back to top]
9. This ministry looks political, is it?
NO —in the sense of the word “political” as defined by activities which influence the election of candidates for public office. You may be appropriately involved in legislative issues at times; it is your right to be involved. The SALT Ministry Manual includes a 12-page appendix, Guidelines for Political Activities by Churches and Pastors, that discusses in some detail what is and what is not allowable political activity for churches and pastors. Wisconsin Family Council is a non-partisan not-for-profit organization and abides by the same guidelines as you would. [Back to top]
10. Can I really make a difference?
Yes, you can!!! Motivating just a few individuals in your congregation can make a difference, whether it is pushing back a casino proposition, preventing a pornographic video store from moving into your neighborhood, or informing your congregation about candidates at elections. Being organized and informed about issues so that you are ready to act is key to making an impact on your community. [Back to top]
11. We do a lot at our church and make a difference already. Why form another ministry?
Forming a SALT ministry enables you to stay in touch with Wisconsin Family Council and be fully aware of all our resources. These resources enable you to strategically impact your community. It will provide a structure and readineses for a quick response to issues that surface. We will all be able to work quickly to be salt and light together. [Back to top]
12. What level of involvement do you expect?
The SALT Ministry team decides on its level of involvement and the projects it undertakes. Wisconsin Family Council is simply here to educate, equip and encourage you and your congregation to make a difference in your community, culture and government. [Back to top]
13. Is there a cost to starting this ministry?
There is no level of support required to start a SALT Ministry. However, WFC as a not-for-profit organization, relies solely on contributions from individuals, churches and other groups to maintain its ministry and expand its available resources. We appreciate any level of support. [Back to top]
14. How do I start a SALT Ministry?
- Pray.
- Get permission from church leaders (a WFC representative is available to explain ministry to church leadership).
- Identify/solicit Ministry team members within the congregation.
- Begin meeting regularly.
- Ask the pastor to make the congregation aware of the SALT Ministry. (We have pamphlets available for display.) [Back to top]
15. Who do I contact to begin this Ministry?
Email WFC's SALT Ministry with any questions. You may also call toll-free at 888-378-7395. [Back to top]
16. We can't form a SALT Ministry now. What can we do?
Wisconsin Family Council understands you may not be able to have a fully functioning SALT Ministry at your church right now. Nonetheless, we want you to have access to our current resources so that when an issue of interest comes up you may strategically impact your community, culture and government with our shared Judeo-Christian values.
That is why we are also offering churches our SALT Resource Network—one step shy of a fully SALT Ministry. If you and other members of your church would like to be a part of WFC's SALT Resource Network and keep up to date on current issues and the resources we have available and are developing, email WFC's SALT Ministry or call toll-free 1-888-378-7395.
