Winter
2013/14 Newsletter
How
Christian Mission Can Contribute to Halting Poverty
By
Luis Cortes, President of Esperanza
There
are nearly 50 million impoverished people in the United States, according to
the federal definition of poverty. Fifteen percent of the people in our country
don't have enough money for basic things like food, clothing and shelter. And
this overwhelming number speaks only to physical poverty; it doesn't address
other — arguably more important — forms of poverty, such as
spiritual, educational or emotional. Armed with this information, what is
our responsibility? Even more so, what is the express purpose for which God
created us? (read more)
What's
a Suburban Church to Do?
By
Brian Fikkert, Executive Director of The Chamers Center and Professor of
Economics & Community Development at Covenant College
Many
suburban churches are reawakening to their biblical mandate to help the poor.
But they are also realizing that alleviating poverty isn't as simple as passing
out turkeys or toys once a year. Poverty alleviation is a long process, one
that requires walking alongside poor people over time in ways that are highly
relational and empowering. Unfortunately, because suburban churches are not
geographically situated in materially poor communities, it is often difficult
for them to develop the long-term relationships that are central to poverty
alleviation. But make no mistake about it: Suburban churches do have a
vital role to play! (read more)
Together
— Churches for the Poor
By Leith Anderson, NAE President
By Leith Anderson, NAE President
On
June 2, 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower issued his Order of the Day to Allied
troops preparing for the Normandy landing: "The eyes of the world are upon
you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with
you." There were lots of doubts and plenty of critics. Bad weather.
Soldiers from different countries with different styles. Predictions of cost
were high, both in human lives and military resources. It might not work. (read more)
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