Helping Without Hurting
Equipping churches with a biblically-rooted, relational approach to poverty.
Why good intentions aren’t enough.
Most ministries want to serve with love. To meet needs. To be the hands and feet of Jesus.
But sometimes our best efforts unintentionally create dependency, drain resources, or miss the deeper call to walk with people toward restoration, rather than offering handouts or band-aid solutions.
Poverty isn’t just about material lack. At its heart, poverty flows from broken relationship—with God, self, others, and creation.
And if broken relationship is the problem, then restoring connection is the path to genuine transformation.
A Better Way: Rooted in Connection.
The good news is, there is a better way.
One that is biblically grounded, recognising poverty as more than material need — it’s about broken relationships with God, self, others, and creation. And one that is proven in practice, shaped by The Chalmers Center’s decades of experience walking with churches and communities.
As a certified Chalmers Ambassador, I help churches and ministries reimagine outreach, benevolence, and missions through a connection-centred lens.
This isn’t about adding more programs. It’s about shifting how we engage:
From quick fixes → to lasting transformation
From doing for → to walking with
From activity → to wise, relational strategy
This vision applies whether your church is rethinking local outreach programs or global development partnerships — because in every context, connection is the key to transformation.
Together, we can build ministries that reflect God’s story of redemption and help without hurting.
How I Can Support Your Team
Whether you’re launching something new or reshaping long-standing programs, I can help you:
Clarify your theology of poverty and mission
Align your programs with a biblical vision for sustainable transformation
Shift from relief-only approaches to long-term, relational strategies
Ways we can work together:
Facilitated Learning – Guided team experiences through Chalmers’ foundational resources (e.g. When Helping Hurts: The Basics).
Coaching & Consulting – Tailored support to reframe benevolence, outreach, or global mission strategies.
Workshops & Presentations – Interactive sessions introducing Helping Without Hurting principles.
How to Get Started
There are two simple next steps:
1) Submit a request directly via Chalmers
Complete the Request Form on the Chalmers website (mention my name "Leonie Quayle").
2) Not sure yet? Reach out to me directly
Send me a message with any questions and I’ll help you discern the right next step.
Investment: All Chalmers Ambassador engagements begin with a one-hour consultation call ($140), booked through the Chalmers website (this cost can be credited toward any future Chalmers Ambassador engagement). Further Ambassador engagement typically starts at $230 per hour, with final scope and cost confirmed in consultation.