WHEREAS, Hunger ministry opens countless doors for sharing the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, Southern Baptists sponsor over 200 hunger ministries worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Though hunger ministries are promoted through Cooperative Program funds through the state conventions; they do not receive direct Cooperative Program support; and
WHEREAS, Southern Baptist hunger ministries are dependent upon the Southern Baptist world hunger fund for support; and
WHEREAS, Gifts to the Southern Baptist world hunger fund support hunger ministry, both foreign and domestic; and
WHEREAS, Consistent giving for the poor is part of the believer’s lifestyle as demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ; and through the Old Testament record; and
WHEREAS, we are seeking spiritual awakening which must include the demonstrated lifestyle of Christ by the believer;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That we, the messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Dallas, Texas, June 1719,1997, encourage all church leaders to educate congregations about world hunger and lead churches to support World Hunger Day, October 12, 1997; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we encourage all Southern Baptist churches to actively promote and support the Southern Baptist world hunger fund through innovative means resulting in gifts given regularly and systematically throughout the year; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That the appropriate agencies and auxiliaries of the Southern Baptist Convention be encouraged to continue working aggressively to raise awareness of the hunger issue, and promote support for the Southern Baptist world hunger fund.