Kennedy* enters the classroom and takes a seat in the usual place. He’s not in a hurry, because he doesn’t look forward to his religious education class. Some things are written on the board, but Kennedy only recognizes the word “son.” The teacher begins to lecture, speaking to the class and writing more things on […]
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Did you know that World Food Day has been celebrated globally for 36 years? Hunger is still a daily challenge for many. But today we are celebrating by sharing one of our programs that takes action against hunger. We partnered with Foundations for Farming to design a program to combat hunger—both physical and spiritual—starting […]
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The first reports of the Ebola virus in West Africa broke in March of this year.[1] Rumors and reports popped up, the world watched thinking, “oh, it’s just a few people, I’m sure they’ll get it under control.” Until a devastating CDC report was released warning that the Ebola epidemic was outpacing the ability for […]
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This summer we convened more than 180 leaders from 46 countries around the world for a week of learning and refreshment in our commitment to Christ and spreading the Gospel. Since our last convention nearly 6 years ago, attendance more than doubled requiring monumental outlay and logistics for this event. But the investment was critical […]
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As I’ve been scanning news articles like this one from Time calling the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa the “Worst Ebola Outbreak in History,” I was struck with a sobering realization. It was almost like déjà vu… “The Ebola virus causes a nasty infection that triggers an inflammatory reaction so intense, […]
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On a trip to Kenya, I noticed a slightly run down water tower behind the property’s “kitchen” hut. When I asked whether it was still being used to store “emergency” water for their frequent droughts, the owner laughed and said, “no, that’s the only place where we can get cell coverage. We had to build steps […]
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