The Strategic Pillars

Six pillars hold the house.

Each pillar is its own discipline — taught in the academy, carried by the preceptories, and answerable to the International Council.

I
Pillar

Faith Demonstrated through Works

The primary purpose of the Council — supporting churches and Christian communities, promoting witness through practical action, and encouraging discipleship and servant leadership.

  • Parish support teams
  • Community outreach
  • Elderly assistance programmes
  • Hospital visitation
  • Christian youth mentorship
II
Pillar

Humanitarian Assistance

The Council's principal operational activity — providing emergency assistance during crises, supporting communities following disasters, and coordinating charitable relief.

  • Emergency food distribution
  • Welfare support centres
  • Temporary accommodation
  • Logistics and transport coordination
  • Humanitarian supply management

Long-term goal: trained response teams deployable internationally within 72 hours.

III
Pillar

Community Resilience

Building stronger communities before emergencies occur — training volunteers, improving preparedness, developing local leadership.

  • First aid
  • Emergency planning
  • Incident management
  • Community resilience
  • Volunteer leadership
IV
Pillar

Veterans & Service Personnel Support

Standing alongside former military and emergency service workers with fellowship and welfare assistance.

  • Veteran welfare programmes
  • Employment mentoring
  • Chaplaincy services
  • Commemorative events
V
Pillar

Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care

Providing spiritual support to members and communities, and strengthening Christian fellowship across our preceptories.

  • Bereavement support
  • Disaster chaplaincy
  • Hospital ministry
  • Veteran ministry
  • Community counselling referrals
VI
Pillar

Christian Heritage

Preserving Christian heritage sites, promoting Christian education, encouraging historical research.

  • Church conservation projects
  • Educational programmes
  • Heritage grants
  • Publications
  • Conferences