Our never-ending task list, the tyranny of the urgent, and a cacophony of voices competing for our attention can too easily take our eyes off of God. This article introduces 6 practical steps to make pursuing God’s ways central to your organizational life.
One of the hallmarks of a healthy partnership is mutual accountability. It guards against temptation and affirms our partner’s vital role. This article gives 4 practical steps to helpful, non-judgemental accountability.
We so often define vulnerable people only by their needs and the hardships they face. But by doing so, we miss their value, their gifts, and their potential. This article offers a shift in the way we see vulnerable people that completely changes the results we expect from our involvement.
Our beliefs shape our behavior. Our lives, likewise, are impacted by the beliefs and behaviors of those around us. Wherever those beliefs are infected with lies, brokenness results. This article introduces some of the most common lies that perpetuate poverty.
In this article we focus on one of the most widespread traps of poverty: hopelessness. We also introduce 3 practical ways to restore hope among those we seek to serve.
Those who seek to serve vulnerable people come with our own set of assumptions and beliefs. Could it be that, in some cases, our beliefs actually contribute to poverty and brokenness? Here we look at five of the commonly-held beliefs that can hinder our efforts to see lives transformed.
No matter our circumstances, all people have been made in the image of God and called to steward His creation. This article looks at 3 specific ways we can help restore the God-given identity of those who are stuck in poverty.
The principles of this Framework for Transformation are meant to apply to work with those experiencing generational poverty. But what about those who are vulnerable for other reasons—orphans, the elderly, and those impacted by a natural disaster, for example? This article focuses on effective responses in these special circumstances.
Since it’s nearly impossible to identify our own most-deeply-held assumptions, asking people what they believe about themselves, God, and creation isn’t terribly helpful. So how do we discover lies that are causing brokenness? And how can we nurture truths that bring wholeness? We take a look at some basics in this article.
This Framework for Transformation advocates for a slow response to addressing poverty. But when we see immediate needs for necessities like food and water, does it still make sense to start small and go slowly? This article poses an answer to that question.
