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An ecumenical, international Christian brotherhood of men living single for the Lord. An ecumenical, international Christian brotherhood of men living single for the Lord. An ecumenical, international Christian brotherhood of men living single for the Lord. An ecumenical, international Christian brotherhood of men living single for the Lord.
  • Who We Are
    • History
    • Mission & Purpose
    • Leadership & Affiliations
    • Meet The Brothers
    • Important Updates
  • Our Call
    • Christ-Centered
    • Shared Faith
    • Simplicity
    • Singleness
  • Our Service
    • Night Prayers
    • Evangelism and Youth Outreach
    • Building and Supporting Christian Communities
    • Works of Mercy
    • Teaching and Worship
    • Other Occupations
    • Safeguarding for Children
  • Discern Your Call
    • Serving with the Brothers
    • Discernment Process
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • News & Resources
    • Worship & Music
    • Podcast
    • Daily Scripture Meditations
    • News
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Governance & Organization

How do you choose where you open a house?

17 November 2015

The decision to open the house and where to do it is influenced by many factors. There are many more communities than S/W houses, so there would be many places we would like to be. But since our [...]

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Is there an equivalent sisterhood?

17 November 2015

There are women living single for the Lord in the Sword of the Spirit, and some of them are part of the Bethany Association.

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How difficult or impossible is it to leave?

17 November 2015

Just like in marriage, having a lifelong commitment means leaving is not what we plan for. In fact the commitment makes leaving impossible and thus forces you to work through your difficulties. [...]

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When was the brotherhood founded?

17 November 2015

The brotherhood started in the fall of 1971. For more information, visit History.

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If my son were living as a member of the Servants of the Word, how would we know where he would be living? How often would we see him?

17 November 2015

We are a missionary brotherhood and as such make ourselves available to go wherever we are most needed. As a consequence each one of us can potentially end up anywhere in the world. Depending on [...]

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Where are all the brothers from?

17 November 2015

We have brothers (see Meet the Brothers) from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Fiji, France, Guatemala, Ireland, Lebanon, Mexico, Nicaragua, [...]

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How many brothers are there?

17 November 2015

We currently have 103 brothers involved, with 63 having made a lifelong commitment.

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Are there a basic set of rules or governance for the Servants of the Word?

17 November 2015

The life of the brotherhood is governed by a rule, called the Covenant of the Servants of the Word. It lays down our call and mission, our way of life, the principles of our government and [...]

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If my son were to commit himself as an affiliate to the brotherhood, would his expenses be covered or would he need to fundraise? What happens to his income?

25 September 2015

When a man first becomes an affiliate, he enters no financial obligations but retains full responsibility for his finances. Even when he first moves into a house of the brotherhood, he is only [...]

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How do you support yourselves?

25 September 2015

Like most families, the Servants of the Word hold their finances in common. So whether a brother works in a secular occupation, serves in full-time Christian ministry and draws a sacrificial [...]

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Can a brother ever leave?

25 September 2015

The final commitment to join the Servants of the Word is called lifelong, because it is intended as a permanent commitment just like marriage. While not technically vows, our commitments are [...]

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How does one become associated with the Servants of the Word and what is the initial process of participation?

25 September 2015

The process of joining the Servants of the Word has various stages, and lasts approximately 7 years. First one becomes an affiliate, often without living in a Servants of the Word house. During [...]

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