Sitting under a thatched gazebo with a group of friends in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Janet asked me, “Why haven’t churches become more involved in microfinance?” The best answer I could come up with was that too few people really understand microfinance and how it can be a tool to effectively address physical...
Why I Over Promised and Under Delivered
The first time I witnessed microfinance in action was in Cambodia. I met clients who beamed as they described the impact small loans and training had on their lives. Transforming their families and communities, clients were working their way out of poverty. I joined the multitudes convinced this simple concept pioneered by Muhammad Yunus...
Why Winning Big in the NFL Isn’t the Same in Ministry
From the first time that I picked up a lacrosse stick, played soccer, or watched the New England Patriots, I have always loved competition. But I’ve started to question the impact my competitive attitude has on the way I view other organizations. Because of charity watchdogs like Charity Navigator, following nonprofit trends is like...