At 24 years old, I left my home in the Boston suburbs to serve in Cambodian communities, which opened up a career in international development and literally changed the direction of my life. Today, I have the privilege of working for an organization that sends men and women to serve around the world. And...
Just over 150 years ago, John Alvord—a minister and abolitionist—celebrated when President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. But he knew that a change in legal status—finally recognizing our shared humanity—was only the beginning. As men and women began to rebuild their lives in post-slavery America, he understood that it would be essential for former...
Today’s guest post is written by my long-time friend, Terry Looper. Over a decade ago, I traveled to the Dominican Republic with Terry and a small group of entrepreneurs from Texas. We were on a trip to observe Christ-centered microfinance through HOPE’s partnership with Esperanza International. At the time, I had no idea of...