A rough guide for church governors and college regents in establishing and operating the Thrive Legal Clinic within an inner-city environment: Bridging faith, law, and community service.

This document outlines the vision, principles, and practical steps for creating a faith-based legal clinic that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities present in urban settings. It aims to equip leaders with the necessary framework to effectively serve their communities through a combination of legal expertise and spiritual guidance.

Thrive Legal Clinic in Geylang

Preamble: Recognising the need for spiritual and social intervention in our modern urban landscape, we establish the Thrive Legal Clinic to address the challenges faced by city dwellers, guided by biblical principles and professional expertise.

Article I: Purpose

• To provide a "marketplace bible" - a living testament of faith in action within the urban context
• To address the spiritual and social issues contributing to urban shock and trauma
• To create spaces of solitude, quiet, and wisdom amidst the bustle of city life

Article II: Foundational Principles

• Uphold the authority of God's Word as the primary source of guidance and truth
• Recognise the gravity of sin and the need for genuine repentance
• Embrace the role of righteous judgment as a guiding force for ethical decision-making

Article III: Operational Guidelines

• Utilise professional backgrounds and legal training to address urban challenges
• Engage in the "public square of debate" to confront societal issues with biblical wisdom
• Provide legal and spiritual counsel that aligns with scriptural principles

Article IV: Community Engagement

• Actively seek out areas of the city that are "unredeemed, neglected and abandoned"
• Develop programs that bring "life and fishes and fishermen back" to these areas