Dear Sam and Sally,

There is a question that has come up at several of our last projects; why do we have to have worked somewhere PRIOR to them becoming a project to have that project as a home project?  Some of us would be willing to have projects close to us as our home project if we didn't have to have worked there before they became a project. Maybe the board could reconsider this policy?

Thanks,

Just Wondering

Dear Wondering,

Thanks for this great question. The "Home Project" (HP) is a bit confusing.  A person can claim a HP if they either worked at the ministry before they joined SOWERS or before the ministry itself became a SOWER project. This program was developed to allow couples who perhaps were instrumental in a ministry becoming a SOWER project or maybe learned about SOWERs while helping at that project a little more flexibility when it came to continuing their relationship with the ministry.  It was never meant to limit folks from being able to serve. If there is a project near you, please feel free to adopt it! Work it when you can and encourage others to work there also. If you can't work an entire 3 week project, check with the SOWER office and they can check with the project if they can use you for one or two weeks of the project.  Most times (especially in the summer months) that type of flexibility works fine.  Thanks for bringing this concern to the Trustees.  They are always looking for ways the SOWER Ministry can provide more and better service to our host ministries, and that includes reviewing current policies.  God bless you as you continue to serve! 

Serving with you,

Sam & Sally

Do you have a question about SOWER policy or etiquette? Sam and Sally would love to hear from you! Contact them at -samandsally@sowerministry.org.