The Good Steward
We began Truth Centered Transformation (TCT) nearly 15 years ago. It is a five-year church training program with three goals: 1) Glorify God, 2) Strengthen the church, and 3) see communities move out of poverty. We were stunned when we [...]
Poverty is complex. It didn’t take me long to learn that. As a young development worker, I was involved in doing all the usual programs—vocational training, micro-enterprise loans, school building. However, the results weren’t exactly breathtaking. A few people [...]
God is at work through the church. This video tells the story of an Act of Love from a community we work with in Asia. It's an inspiring example of how their church is being obedient to God and loving their [...]
For years the church members of Tu Pi village had waited for someone to come help them. They were extremely poor—at least three months a year they had to scavenge for food. The village was a three-hour walk from the [...]
A church in a muslim dominated area of Uganda shares the love of God with their community.
Water. It is what the people of Marare, Uganda treasure above all else. Though the people of Marare are of different tribes and religions, water is what brings them together. Decades ago, the community was assisted to have a protected [...]
Last week, Anna blogged about the complexity of generational poverty and the need for prayer. The truth is, we see Him answer these prayers every day. We are so excited about what God is doing amongst those who are experiencing poverty—bringing [...]
"How do we love our neighbor? We go out and we show them in actions that we really care. Not just talking. We show them what love really means."
Violence against women, especially domestic violence, is a major problem in India. About one-third of women between the ages of 15 and 49 have experienced domestic violence here. Sadly, the problem is also prevalent among believers within the church. Ending [...]