All are welcome
Habitat has an open-door policy: All who desire to be a part of this work are welcome, regardless of religious preference or background. We have a policy of building with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.
The Theology of the Hammer and the Economics of Jesus
Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. The work of Habitat for Humanity is driven by the desire to give tangible expression to the love of God through the work of eliminating poverty housing. Habitat provides an opportunity for people to put their faith and love into action, bringing diverse groups of people together to make affordable housing and better communities a reality for everyone.
Habitat is a partnership founded on common ground bridging theological differences by putting love into action. Everyone can use the hammer as an instrument to manifest Gods love. Habitat founder Millard Fuller called this concept the theology of the hammer
, explaining, We may disagree on all sorts of other things, but we can agree on the idea of building homes with God’s people in need, and in doing so using biblical economics: no profit and no interest.
Habitat for Humanity welcomes all people to build with us in partnership. The Bible teaches that God is the God of the whole crowd,
explained Fuller. God’s love leaves nobody out, and my love should not either. This understanding drives ‘the theology of the hammer’ around the world, steadily building more and more houses in more and more countries.
When we act in response to human need, giving what we have without seeking profit or interest, we believe God magnifies the effects of our efforts. We refer to this perspective as the economics of Jesus. Together, the donated labor of construction volunteers, the support of partner organizations and churches, as well as the homeowners’ sweat equity make Habitat’s house building possible. By sharing resources with those in need, Habitat volunteers and supporters have made decent, affordable housing a reality for more than 1.7 million people worldwide.
Faith Partners
Faith Communities can help Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley spread the Theology of the Hammer and the Economics of Jesus by sponsoring a home, partnering with the ReStore, and through HFHI help build homes across the world as part of the Global Village program.
