Poverty Is A Complex Problem And Requires A Comprehensive Solution
We are advocates for children in poverty. We see them as whole beings
with bodies, minds, souls and spirits. We see them as unique and
precious in God’s sight. We give them an opportunity to learn about
Jesus.
We understand that they need to be known, loved and protected so they
can learn and grow and thrive and become all that God intends for them
to be.
Friday, January 1, 2016
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Enable Them To Become Responsible
Enable Them To Become Responsible And Fulfilled Christian Adults
Embedded in our mission statement is a bold claim for long-term impact. This usually cannot be measured until many years after our programmatic interventions are completed. And yet, it is important that everyone involved in our mission understands what we are working toward.
Our desire for children in poverty to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults is not much different from the desire that all Christian parents have for their own children.
But in the same way that the best resourced parents can’t guarantee their own children will develop into responsible and fulfilled Christian adults, we cannot guarantee that the children in our programs will achieve this goal.
The caring adults that Compassion places in the lives of children in poverty are like farmers carefully planting, watering and nurturing. We enable children by creating an environment in which they are much more likely to grow and flourish into their full God-given potential.
Embedded in our mission statement is a bold claim for long-term impact. This usually cannot be measured until many years after our programmatic interventions are completed. And yet, it is important that everyone involved in our mission understands what we are working toward.
Our desire for children in poverty to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults is not much different from the desire that all Christian parents have for their own children.
But in the same way that the best resourced parents can’t guarantee their own children will develop into responsible and fulfilled Christian adults, we cannot guarantee that the children in our programs will achieve this goal.
The caring adults that Compassion places in the lives of children in poverty are like farmers carefully planting, watering and nurturing. We enable children by creating an environment in which they are much more likely to grow and flourish into their full God-given potential.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Future And A Hope
From Their Spiritual Economic Social And Physical Poverty
From their spiritual, economic, social and phyiscial poverty” highlights that poverty is a complex problem and requires a comprehensive solution.
Poverty is not just a matter of economics. Yes, when the Bible talks about the poor it overwhelmingly means those who are economically disadvantaged. However, it is a problem that requires a holistic solution, far beyond money alone.
People are whole beings and the condition of economic poverty is generally accompanied by significant levels of physical, social and spiritual poverty. Children are particularly vulnerable to the physical threats of poverty including malnutrition, disease and abuse.
Children in poverty are also particularly vulnerable to the emotional and spiritual messages of poverty that tell them they are worthless, of no value in the sight of others or even God.
From their spiritual, economic, social and phyiscial poverty” highlights that poverty is a complex problem and requires a comprehensive solution.
Poverty is not just a matter of economics. Yes, when the Bible talks about the poor it overwhelmingly means those who are economically disadvantaged. However, it is a problem that requires a holistic solution, far beyond money alone.
People are whole beings and the condition of economic poverty is generally accompanied by significant levels of physical, social and spiritual poverty. Children are particularly vulnerable to the physical threats of poverty including malnutrition, disease and abuse.
Children in poverty are also particularly vulnerable to the emotional and spiritual messages of poverty that tell them they are worthless, of no value in the sight of others or even God.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
To Release Them
Release The Captives
To release them” makes it clear that we have an end in mind, a desired outcome for the children in our programs.
Yes, we believe there is eternal value in every act of love and compassion. But true love means that we want to help a person to overcome.
Jesus came to “release the captives,” not just to make them temporarily feel better. We seek transformation in the lives of the children in our programs so that they are truly released from poverty.
To release them” makes it clear that we have an end in mind, a desired outcome for the children in our programs.
Yes, we believe there is eternal value in every act of love and compassion. But true love means that we want to help a person to overcome.
Jesus came to “release the captives,” not just to make them temporarily feel better. We seek transformation in the lives of the children in our programs so that they are truly released from poverty.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Compassion Exists As An Advocate For Children
Great Commission
Compassion exists as an advocate for children” positions us as child advocates in our overall ethos.
An advocate is one who speaks up for and defends the rights of another.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy Proverbs.
Compassion exists as an advocate for children” positions us as child advocates in our overall ethos.
An advocate is one who speaks up for and defends the rights of another.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy Proverbs.
Sunday, December 27, 2015
In Response To The Great Commission
Our Mission Statement Expanded And Explained
However, the opening phrase of our mission statement makes it clear that we are also a “Great Commission” ministry, that we are engaged in the proclamation of the Gospel and also align ourselves with Christian mission organizations.
The strength of our commitment to Christian holism, to the demonstration and the proclamation of the Gospel, makes us unique among major child sponsorship organizations.
However, the opening phrase of our mission statement makes it clear that we are also a “Great Commission” ministry, that we are engaged in the proclamation of the Gospel and also align ourselves with Christian mission organizations.
The strength of our commitment to Christian holism, to the demonstration and the proclamation of the Gospel, makes us unique among major child sponsorship organizations.
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Child Focused
Become Responsible And fulfilled Christian Adults
Our creative spirit drives innovative solutions to the challenges and opportunities before us.
Compassion is professional. We do our work with excellence but without pretension.
Our faith in God and in His promises empowers us to be confident. In the face of evil raging around us, we remain hopeful and lift one another's spirits as we go about our mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.
As an advocate for children, to release them from their spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.
Our creative spirit drives innovative solutions to the challenges and opportunities before us.
Compassion is professional. We do our work with excellence but without pretension.
Our faith in God and in His promises empowers us to be confident. In the face of evil raging around us, we remain hopeful and lift one another's spirits as we go about our mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.
As an advocate for children, to release them from their spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.
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