Micro-Enterprise with Macro-Results
For the past 5 years Mars Hill has partnered with World Relief to support Turame Community Finance—a microfinance resource in Burundi, Africa, one of the poorest nations of the world.
Archive October 14, 2010
Wasted Charity – We May Be More Guilty Than We Think
Ever since our Deep Justice work, I have been so much more attuned to the ways that I (and others around me) are so well-intentioned, and yet we make so many assumptions, snap judgments, and false steps in ministry to and with those who are in poverty.
One-Time Service Events: Five Considerations
Not-so-deep service is an event. Deep justice is a lifestyle.
Where Children Sleep – For After Your Mission Trips
One of the really important findings in our Deep Justice research is that we as parents and youth leaders need to help kids’ mission and service experiences last longer than normal.
The Poor Will [Not?] Always be With You
Is the end of poverty in our age possible? Is it even something we should want or hope for?
Families Want Your Help Turning Inside Out
This week I’ve been blogging about Diana Garland’s new research-based book, Inside Out Families: Living the Faith Together
The Kind of Service Matters
When it comes to families serving together, some service is better than others.
Turning Families Inside Out
Last week I read sociologist and family ministry guru Diana Garland’s new book, Inside Out Families: Living the Faith Together
Lessons from Billy Graham
This summer I’m enjoying biographies and autobiographies. I love what I learn and the case studies of amazing leaders’ lives are engrossing.
Gift Cards
How many gift cards do you have in your wallet right now? I think I have four. Last week at the Ideation Conference …