Podcasts about Buckner International

Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls, the largest humanitarian aid project of Buckner International, serves children all over the world and across the street too. You can be a part of helping children in need when you donate new shoes through Buckner in partnership with Moody Radio South Florida. Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® | Buckner International · Buckner InternationalDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wrmbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls, the largest humanitarian aid project of Buckner International, serves children all over the world and across the street too. You can be a part of helping children in need when you donate new shoes through Buckner in partnership with Moody Radio South Florida. Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls® | Buckner International · Buckner International Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wrmbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I couldn't become a foster parent because I'd get too attached.” This is a sentiment we've heard many times from those considering foster care. We know that foster care is full of the good and the hard; both beauty and brokenness. Overcoming our fears and holding space for both of these things is no easy task. And in my guest's experience, the fear of getting too attached is the very thing that makes you a good candidate to become a foster parent. Caitlyn Baten has been married to her best friend, Tim, for six years. She's an adoptive and foster mom, is passionate about advocacy and ethical storytelling, and is a devoted follower of Christ. Caitlyn spent most of her professional career in the counter-trafficking space and now works for Buckner International where she comes alongside churches and engages them in the domestic and international work they do. In this episode, Caitlyn shares her honest experience of becoming a foster parent, why becoming attached to a whole family is important, practical advice for preparing for visits with biological parents, and the importance of giving yourself space for heavy emotions when a child reunifies. Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/caitlyn-baten-251/

Shawn Spurrier is the Director of Buckner International's Shoes for Orphan Souls which is celebrating 25 years of ministry. Shawn has been part of the team for the last 10 years and recounts the impact this event has on the lives of children and their families around the world. He also takes a moment to talk about the possibility of welcoming volunteer teams back to Oaxaca, Mexico in the future. CLICK HERE to participate in this year's event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are so materially blessed that we take many things for granted. Can you imagine not having a simple pair of shoes to go about your day?It's tragic. Millions of children around the world, many of them orphans, suffer the huge disadvantage of not having shoes. Shawn Spurrier joins us today to talk about a way you can help.Shawn Spurrier is the Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls at Buckner International, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. The Importance of New ShoesProviding new shoes and socks is fundamentally important for these children. New shoes mean:Health: Protecting against disease and infection.Education: Lowering barriers to school attendance.Hope: Demonstrating worth and God's love.Opportunity: Connecting families to holistic ministry.With the support of generous folks, vulnerable children are protected from disease, receive an education, gain confidence, and see new possibilities in life. Most importantly, they receive the priceless message of the Gospel.How Shoe Drives WorkOne of the key ways Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls accomplishes its mission is through shoe drives. Hosting a shoe drive is a simple yet impactful way to partner with this ministry. Anyone can sign up to host an in-person or virtual shoe drive in their community, regardless of location or time of year. Here's how it works:Sign Up: Register for a shoe drive at Buckner.org/shoes.Coordinate: Work with your school, church, office, or club to organize the drive.Promote: Buckner provides all the necessary materials, including:Promotional instructionsPostersBrochuresDVDs with promotional videosPacking and shipping instructionsCollect: Gather new shoes and optional donations to cover shipping costs.Ship: Send the collected shoes to the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid in Dallas, Texas. Buckner will distribute them to needy children worldwide.Other Ways to HelpIf hosting a shoe drive isn't feasible, there are still ways to get involved. Making a donation is a powerful way to contribute. A $15 or $30 donation can change a child's life by providing them with a pair of shoes. To make a donation, simply visit GiveShoesToday.org.Whether you host a shoe drive or make a donation, you can play a vital role in this ministry. Visit Buckner.org/shoes to learn more and get involved.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My question concerns whether I should diversify where I invest. I'm 65 years old and have about $1.2 million, with half of that in a brokerage account with LPL and the other half in a previous employer's 401(k). My broker would like to transfer all the money to him, but I'm considering moving the 401(k) portion to a fee-based management account instead. I'm concerned about putting all my eggs in one basket, so I'd like to know if I should consider a different advisor for that portion of my investments.I paid off my house a couple of years ago, but the title company still has the title. Should I leave the title with them as a safe spot or take it out and put it in a safety deposit box or somewhere else? What should I do with the title now that my home is paid off?My husband and I are deciding the best time to replace my car. We're both retired, but he still works part-time for a couple more years. He thinks replacing the car while he's still working is better, but I have a 13-year-old car running great. I'm hesitating about trading it in. What's your opinion on whether I should replace the car now or wait?I'm pushing 80 years old, and I'd like to close many accounts. I don't even care about my credit score at this point. But how much of a hit does it put on my credit to close if I want to close three or four accounts?Resources Mentioned:Buckner Shoes For Orphan SoulsRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Since the beginning of time, God's design for humanity has always been to be a giant family spread throughout the earth. So what happened?Because of the power of sin in our world, families are broken, children become orphans, and many feel alone and isolated, as if they don't belong. Dr. Albert Reyes with Buckner International joins us today to share a hopeful message about God's design for his family.Dr. Albert Reyes is the author of Never Alone: The Power of Family to Inspire Hope and Hope Now: Peace, Healing, and Justice When the Kingdom Comes Near. He serves as the President and CEO of Buckner International, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. The Importance of FamiliesSadly, there is a growing effort to undermine the family structure. Strong families are critical to communities, cities, and any organization of humanity. Through Buckner International, they see the impact daily of providing strong families for children who need them and supporting existing families to thrive.Lessons from Biblical FamiliesExamining the families we see in the Bible reveals valuable lessons from their experiences—positive actions to emulate and mistakes to avoid. Despite their flaws, these families needed redemption, much like ours today. This underscores the importance of a redeemer in strengthening our family units.Buckner International's MissionBuckner International is grounded in the biblical directive from James 1:27, which emphasizes caring for orphans and widows. Their ministry focuses on two main areas: senior living and services for children and families. The Children and Families division provides foster care and adoption, support for single-parent families, and Family Hope Centers to aid struggling families. Additionally, they've distributed over 5 million pairs of shoes to children in more than 85 countries since 1994.Shoes for Orphan SoulsOne of Buckner's notable projects is "Shoes for Orphan Souls." This initiative collects new shoes for children, which volunteers sort, prepare, and ship. These shoes are crucial in allowing children to run, play, attend school, and stay healthy. Volunteers also include personal notes of encouragement, sharing the love of Christ with each child who receives a pair.Get InvolvedFor just $15, you can provide a pair of shoes to a child in need anywhere in the world. To contribute, visit GiveShoesToday.org.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I've got four credit cards and about $6,500 in debt, and I want to get rid of that debt. Should I go through the Trinity finance program, consolidate that, save some of those penalties and things, and get that paid off? Or is it better for my credit to go ahead and do the best I can to make the payments? Is that the best for my future?I have a second home, and my parents live in it. I've been thinking about selling it, but my parents are hesitant because they want to stay there until they pass. They're up there in age, but I just want to get rid of the house. I don't want to put my parents in a nursing home or anything, so what can I do? What are my options?I'm only 63, but I applied for disability. I'm about to have my fourth back surgery. So they asked me if I wanted to go ahead and receive social security while I was waiting for disability to be approved. So, I am receiving that $1,700 a month. Now, there is a cap on how much income, and I'm trying to continue to work to supplement that. But I have a cap of $1,400. That's still not enough to live on, so I live in my car now. But once I receive my disability, and that's approved, will there still be a cap on how much additional supplemental income I can earn?Resources Mentioned:Never Alone: The Power of Family to Inspire Hope by Dr. Albert ReyesBuckner Shoes for Orphan Souls (GiveShoesToday.com)Give To FaithFiRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

In this episode, Stuart talks with Darla Daigle with Buckner International about all the services that organization is involved with when it comes to kids in the foster care system.  

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:9One Christian ministry has been doing good for nearly 150 years and shows zero signs of growing weary. Scott Collins joins us today to discuss Buckner International and its ongoing efforts to support foster care, adoption, and family outreach.Scott Collins is the Senior Vice President of Communications at Buckner International, an underwriter of Faith & Finance.A Legacy of Service Since 1879Buckner International, founded by R.C. Buckner 145 years ago with just $27 for its first orphanage, has grown into a multifaceted ministry dedicated to serving vulnerable children and families worldwide. One of their well-known initiatives is the Shoes for Orphan Souls program, which provides shoes to at-risk kids globally. However, Buckner's mission extends far beyond this.Current Ministry EffortsToday, Buckner International focuses on:Shoes for Orphan Souls: Providing footwear to children in need.Foster Care and Adoption: Finding loving homes for children.Family Outreach: Supporting families to create stable and nurturing environments.Humanitarian Aid: Offering essential resources to those in crisis.Community Development: Building strong communities through various programs.Buckner's ultimate goal is to lead people to Christ. The Spirit of God is actively using its initiatives to inspire professions of faith, with numerous individuals committing their lives to Christ in the past year.How You Can HelpIf you're inspired by Buckner International's mission and want to support its efforts, visit Buckner.org and click “Donate.” Your contribution can help continue the transformative work Buckner is doing worldwide.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:Do I need a lawyer to draw up another deed to add transfer-on-death beneficiaries to our home deed since we own a home in Iowa?What do I do with an inherited IRA that my fiancée received after her father passed away? She is currently in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and I was wondering if the IRA would be exempt from her creditors. I was also asking for advice on what to do with the funds once her father's estate is settled and she inherits more money once her bankruptcy is paid off.I have two private student loans totaling $70,000 with interest rates of 9.5% and 10.5%. Would it be wise to get a lower-interest personal loan or refinance the existing loans?I invested $10,000 in I-Bonds two years ago, specifically for my daughter's college. Since the interest rates on I-Bonds have dropped below 5%, is there another investment I could transfer the I-Bond money that would have a better return?Would it be reasonable for me to transfer my money management to a financial advisor in Florida? I recently moved to Florida from the northern United States, and my current financial advisor is still up north. Would there be any problems with transferring, and would transferring allow me the convenience of meeting with an advisor face-to-face by walking into their local office?Resources Mentioned:Buckner InternationalGiveShoesToday.orgRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

In Galatians 6, we are encouraged to not grow weary of doing good. And we know of one Christian ministry that has been doing good for nearly 150 years and shows zero signs of growing weary. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will welcome Scott Collins to talk about Buckner International and its ongoing efforts to support foster care, adoption, and family outreach. Then Rob will take your calls and answer various financial questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls do? They are Buckner International's largest humanitarian aid project. Their mission is to follow Jesus' example by serving vulnerable children, families, and seniors. One way they do that is through partnerships like Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they come alongside believers in churches, businesses, and families throughout the U.S. to provide new shoes for children worldwide. Why are shoes important for health, education, and opportunity, especially in underdeveloped countries?Children can't go to school without shoes in many countries where they work, so Buckner promotes education by providing that gift. Additionally, wearing shoes makes many foot-borne illnesses in some communities entirely preventable. Many of the shoes they distribute also allow Buckner ministries to meet and come alongside children and families in their community, providing redemptive ministry for them.How do shoes pave the way for sharing the Gospel?Every pair of shoes is an opportunity to directly connect with the child and let them know they're loved, cared for, and not forgotten by us or God. Additionally, every pair of shoes will have an encouraging note to them, often expressing the love of Christ for them.Every pair of shoes is often the start of a relationship between the recipient and Buckner ministries where Christ-centered redemptive ministry is being done.How can people get involved with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls?GiveShoesToday.orgEvery $15 will provide a pair of shoes for a child worldwide, giving them further opportunities in education, healthcare, and, most importantly, the hope of the Gospel. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My wife and I want to purchase our first home in about a year. We are a single-income family: I work, and she stays and homeschools our four children. Would it be a good idea to have her listed on the mortgage when it's time to get our mortgage? Or would it be better to keep her off? I don't want her to be responsible for something happening to me. I would like your opinion on that.I had a couple of garage sales on our block this weekend. Both neighbors are selling their homes and my daughter and her husband love my neighbor's home. They got married in June last year when they got their condo. They want to buy this cute, humble home, jump from the condo, and maybe get this first home, but both are fortunate to be college-educated and are doing okay. One was late on several car payments so their credit score wouldn't be too good. Unfortunately, they need a cosigner so they asked me if I would be willing to do that. What do you think about this and more importantly, what does the Bible say about this?I have a 457 retirement plan, and my beneficiary is my wife. If something should happen to me, she would get the money, but I was wondering since she doesn't have any retirement income set up, if she would be able to roll it over so she could make it her retirement savings so that she wouldn't get hit so hard on the taxes?I contacted a Christian credit counselor because I have about $9,000-$10,000 in credit card debt. They were able to break it down so that I could afford the payments, but I'm curious how that will look in the eyes of a lender for future financing. I am looking to purchase a home within the next year, which may negatively impact how a lender views me. My husband passed away over 10 years ago and I was left with about $150,000 from the inheritance. I put about $40,000 into a CD five years ago, and the five years are almost up. I have about $100,000 sitting in a savings account making zero interest because it's in a savings account and I wanted to know what you can advise me on it. I'm 65 years old, so I don't want to do anything with a high risk, but it's just sitting there and not making anything.Resources Mentioned:GiveShoesToday.orgBankrate.comRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Julio Guarneri was born in Mexico City and grew up in Monterrey, Mexico as hisparents did evangelism and discipleship work among university students in both cities.Guarneri obtained a B.S. in Secondary Education from Texas A&I University, Kingsville;an M.A. in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, FortWorth; and a Ph. D. in Leadership Studies with a concentration in ministry from DallasBaptist University, Dallas. His dissertation, “COMIBAM 1984-2000: A HistoricalAnalysis of a Majority World Missionary Sending Network” was recognized by the DBUfaculty as the most distinguished dissertation in 2014. The dissertation has also beenpublished by the Evangelical Missiological Society.Dr. Guarneri was licensed to the ministry and pastored his first church shortlyafter High School graduation in 1984 in Freer, Texas. During his 39 years of pastoralministry he has served churches in the Corpus Christi area, Fort Worth and McAllen.Guarneri is the current Executive Director for Texas Baptists, a role which he will beganon November 30 of this year.He most recently served as the Lead Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, McAllenwhere he served for 13 years. Before going to McAllen he served as the Pastor of IglesiaBautista Getsemani in Fort Worth where he served for 17 years. Julio Guarneri served on the board of Buckner International for nine years,including serving as vice-chair for two years and as the chair during 2023. He waselected twice as president and as first vice-president of Texas Baptists. In the past healso served as chair of the Stark College and Seminary board and as moderator of theTarrant Baptist Association. Dr. Guarneri has spoken in seminary and university chapelservices as well as for graduations, and pastors/leadership conferences around thestate. One of his greatest joys has been speaking to gatherings of pastors in thePhilippines for multiple years about making disciples.Guarneri's passion is to make disciples who make disciples, living out a holisticmission that brings the gospel to bear on the whole person and the whole communityfor the whole world. He has had the privilege of sharing this passion in Texas, Mexico,Colombia, Argentina, Spain and the Philippines.

248: Building Social Capital as a Nonprofit Leader (Froswa' Booker-Drew)SUMMARYCan improving the way we interact, collaborate, and cooperate help our nonprofits develop a more effective model of philanthropy? In episode #248 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, relationship expert and bridge-builder Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew advocates that eliminating certain social myths and misinterpretations can lead to significant positive change. She shares how you can build your social capital by developing your personal board of directors and by seeking positive mentors. Learn ways to make strong positive connections within your community and how all these relationships will then benefit your nonprofit leadership and your organization.  ABOUT FROSWAFroswa' Booker-Drew, Ph.D. is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional and organizational growth. She's been quoted in Forbes, Ozy, Huffington Post and other media for her expertise in leadership, nonprofit management, and partnership development. As former VP of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas and National Community Engagement Director for World Vision, she focused on grant-making, education, and community initiatives. Froswa' is co-founder of HERitage Giving Circle and Power in Action-Dallas, and owner of Soulstice Consultancy providing training for nonprofits. With a PhD from Antioch University, she teaches at Tulane University and Antioch University, and has authored three books. Currently, she serves on multiple boards including Buckner International and Mayor's Star Council, and has presented workshops at the United Nations.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESBuilding the Bridge as You Walk on It: A Guide for Leading Change by Robert E. QuinLearn more about Froswa' hereReady for a Mastermind?  Learn more here!Have you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector

This week at First Baptist Church Lake Dallas, guest preacher Arnie Adkison speaks to us regarding the importance of evangelizing. He emphasizes that we should want to tell others about Jesus and not feel discouraged when we struggle. Arnie Adkison has worked on the front lines of FCA, spreading the gospel to young Christian athletes, and currently works with Buckner International to assist orphanages and children in finding places for children to grow up in Christian homes and settings. If you would like to plan your visit to FBC Lake Dallas or partner with us in ministry you can do so at https://fbclakedallas.com  

Sergio Ramos is the Church Engagement, Institution, and Denomination Initiatives Leader for Buckner International, developing and implementing engagement strategies for assigned churches, organizations, and institutions. He has worked for Buckner since 2008, and prior to his current position, he served as the Regional Director for International Operations in Russia, Albania, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras.Mr. Ramos holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from East Texas Baptist University and has obtained his Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a second Master's in Leadership from Dallas Baptist University.

In today's episode, Kathy interviews Dr. Froswa, a Network Weaver. Join these ladies as they discuss the the importance of networking and how to grow your network. If you are unsure where and how to start building new relationships, you are in the right place! Grab your pen and paper, this episode will leave you with several tips to implement TODAY. Building a consulting business is quicker and easier when you are clear on your goals and how you work best. This is your opportunity to evaluate where you are now so you can make the best decision for your future. Got 2-minutes? Take the quiz to discover if now is the right time to make the move from employee to entrepreneur: https://www.theclaritywizard.com/quizAbout Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew:She is the founder of Soulstice Consultancy, LLC providing DEI, leadership training and capacity building services. She is the host of the podcast, The Tapestry and author of 3 books for women, Fly Away, Ready for a Revolution: 30 Days to Jolt Your Life and Rules of Engagement: Making Connections Last. Her latest book, Empowering Charity, published by Baylor University Press, will be available Spring 2022. Froswa' serves on multiple boards including Buckner International, For Oak Cliff, Mayor's Star Council, and Soul Rep Theater Company.  She was a workshop presenter at the United Nations in 2013 on the Access to Power and in 2021, trained the Humphrey Fellows, a program of the US State Department. She has been a contributor for several publications globally, including as an advice columnist for professional women in The Business Woman Media, a global platform based in Australia and as an inspirational columnist for Texas Metro News.Connect with Dr. Frowsa Booker-Drew:Website: drfroswabooker.com About Kathy Guzmán Galloway:Kathy Guzmán Galloway is a girl mom, entrepreneur, strategist and 20 year veteran of the CPG marketing world.  She is the CEO at kgalloway consulting, where she helps small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations drive growth with strategy and innovation.  She's also the founder and CEO of Dual Language Family - a travel and language startup that helps families raising bilingual children connect language learning to real people and experiences.  She's a Jersey girl living in Texas, proud daughter of Dominican Republic immigrants, who loves cooking, beaches and 90's merengue.Connect with Kathy on:LinkedIn:  /kathygalloway  Instagram: @theclaritywizard 

Shawn Spurrier is the Director of Shoes For Orphan Souls with Buckner International. Along with all of us in the Tennessee Valley, he is preparing for collection day which is Friday, September 2nd at Bayside Baptist Church. Shawn shares powerful stories of the transformational power present in a simple pair of shoes given in Christian love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organization: Buckner International Guest: Rhonda Robichau - Senior Events & Recruitment Manager For more information: https://www.buckner.org/beaumont/ NFP is a weekly feature highlighting a local not-for-profit organization in Southeast Texas, hosted and produced by Jason M. Miller Tune in each Thursday at 7:50 a.m. CT during Morning Edition on 91.3 FM KVLU in Beaumont, Texas or online at kvlu.org.

Dr. Albert L. Reyes is President and CEO of Buckner International, a non-profit international ministry that serves orphans, vulnerable children, families, and seniors. He is the sixth President and CEO of the 143-year-old organization based in Dallas, Texas. He previously served as President of Buckner International and President of Buckner Children and Family Services. Prior to his service at Buckner, Reyes was president of Baptist University of the Américas in San Antonio. Reyes also has served as pastor of three churches and was involved in numerous roles within the Baptist General Convention of Texas, serving as its President in 2005. He serves as Vice President of the Baptist World Alliance representing Baptists in the United States of America. Reyes received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Angelo State University, and Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Andrews University and completed post-doctoral study at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, Oxford, England. He is the author of The Jesus Agenda: Becoming an Agent of Redemption (Believers Press, 2015) and Hope Now: Peace, Healing, and Justice when the Kingdom comes near (Iron Stream Books, 2019). Reyes and his wife Belinda have three adult sons and are members of Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas.

Dr. Albert Reyes and Dr. Mark Turman discuss how the gospel and meeting physical needs are two sides of the same coin of advancing God's kingdom, how Buckner lives this out from “womb to tomb,” the importance of family, and how to get involved.    Show notes: Dr. Albert Reyes and Dr. Mark Turman discuss the unfortunate conflict between two supposed teams: Christians who help people with physical needs and Christians who help with spiritual needs (3:22). Actually, Jesus did both in an integrated way, they are two sides of the same coin (7:16). They talk about the importance of healing, peace, and justice, along with the importance of words (12:13). They discuss the history of Buckner International and the life of Robert Cooke Buckner, the baptist minister who lived out this idea in his life and founded the ministry as an orphanage (19:12). Dr. Reyes then talks about their senior living ministry, and why it's so important in our culture (28:40). Their ministry spans from “womb to tomb,” helping children through fostering, adopting, and orphanages (34:49). Then, they talk about the importance of family and how their ministry supports all kinds of families (38:42). Millennial Christians have learned the importance of adoption, it's a beautiful return to the roots of Christianity (49:56). They end by talking about how our audience can get involved, and their slow, deliberate process of taking families through the decision to foster and adopt (50:52).   Resources and further reading:   Buckner International  Hope Now - Albert Reyes   About the hosts    Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.  Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    Dr. Albert L. Reyes is the sixth President and CEO of Buckner International. He previously served as president of Buckner Children and Family Services. Prior to his tenure at Buckner, Albert was president of Baptist University of the Américas in San Antonio. He also has served as pastor of three churches and as a manager for Sprint's National Customer Service Call Center. Albert and his wife, Belinda, have three children. They are members of Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas.

In Focus: 4/17/22 Shelly Smith, Buckner International

Dr. Reyes, President and CEO of Buckner International visits with Dr. Todd Still.

Dr. Albert L. Reyes is President and CEO of Buckner International, a non-profit international ministry that transforms the lives of orphans, vulnerable children, families and elders.He is the sixth President and CEO of the 138-year-old organization based in Dallas, Texas. He previously served as president of Baptist University of the Américas in San Antonio.Reyes also has served as pastor of three churches and was involved in numerous roles within the Baptist General Convention of Texas, serving as its President in 2005.Reyes received a bachelor of business administration degree from Angelo State University and master of divinity and doctor of ministry degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also earned a doctor of philosophy degree from Andrews University.He is the author of several books on the Christian Faith. Reyes and his wife Belinda have three adult children and are very involved in their church - Park Cities Baptist in Dallas.Buckner InternationalBook: Hope NowChasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Website 

'On the Way' Season 4 focuses on the topic of Fruits of the Spirit. Episode 1 kicks off with Dr. Albert Reyes, President and CEO of Buckner International, talking about love.

This episode is in partnership with Faith Fosters Texas and Buckner International.

Research shows that multi-channel donors can be worth more than donors who give only online or only offline. But do nonprofits treat multi-channel donors like they're worth two or three times more to their organization? A recent experiment looked at how nonprofits respond after a gift and the results could surprise you. Gabe Cooper, CEO of Phoenix-based Virtuous Software joins the program to talk about the study they embarked on with NextAfter Institute, titled, The State of Multichannel Donor Communications: How 119 Organizations Are Using Online and Offline Channels to Engage New Donors. The report examines how charities responded to donations that were made both online and offline. Donations of $20 were made to 119 organizations in the spring of 2020. Communications were then tracked across email, direct mail, telephone and text messaging for four months, culminating with the final 57-page report. "We seem to know intuitively that communicating with people on multiple channels works," Cooper said. "The data over and over again in these studies suggests that communicating on multiple channels gets far higher engagement from donors and so the fact that we are not really mailing all our online donors or vice versa...that is a little bit shocking because it seems to be a pretty big disconnect from how we know donors behave," he said. "Only 3% of the organizations we gave to were actually doing multi-channel well, meaning, somebody came in on one channel, and then they started engaging with them on both in a meaningful way or even more channels," Cooper said. "So, that was the big shocker for me was even though multichannel gives are worth 300% more LTV [lifetime value] than a typical single-channel donor, there's just very few nonprofits that are doing this after a first gift." There were some other surprising findings -- both good and bad -- and several organizations were cited for being stellar with their communications, with Cooper in particular noting Buckner International and Doctors Without Borders. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nonprofittimes/message

Shoes! Many children around the world are without shoes! Steve Watson joins Dawn and Steve Mornings to tell us about Buckner International. Steve is the Director of Aid & Assistance at Buckner International. Buckner's mission is to provide children with a pair of shoes and to share Jesus' love with each family.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Collins, Vice President of Communications for Buckner International, is a guest on Dawn and Steve Mornings to continue the conversation about Buckner Shoes. Learn the history of Buckner International and how a new pair of shoes can put a child on the path to hope and a future. In addition, Shawn Spurrier will weigh in to talk about the shoes that Buckner provides and where Buckner is serving throughout the world. Shawn is the Assistant Director with Shoes for Orphan Souls at Buckner International.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missionary, Fran Page, is a special guest this morning to share about her experiences traveling and serving with Buckner International. Fran has traveled SEVEN times for Buckner to share the love of Christ on shoe trips! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Buckner International, Dallas has the highest number of people living 185 percent below the poverty line of any city in America. In today’s episode we are discussing the poverty rate in Dallas, who profits from poverty, and how organizations are combatting it. RESOURCES: Buckner International: Who We Are – Buckner International Census: Dallas – United State Census Bureau Poverty industry - Wikipedia 1 In 5 Children In Dallas County Lives In Poverty, Report Says – KERA News Dallas Mayor’s Task Force On Poverty Update – City of Dallas --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

This week's guest is Mike Douris, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Orphan Outreach. We discuss the conditions in Romanian orphanages after the fall of the Soviet Union, the origins of Another Child Foundation's "Point Of Hope" Center under Buckner International, sharing mission trip experiences with family, Ephesians 2:8-9, the three major areas of "missions", the difficulties & method of honing in on a specific place to get involved, the blessing of turning your passion into your life's work, two interactions Mike had with a particular girl from a Russian orphanage ten years apart, the impact having a terminally-ill daughter had on the trajectory of his life and work, discerning God's plan for you, and more. Take our short survey to receive a PERSONALIZED MISSION ACTION PLAN: https://forms.gle/ZfzdyNPuk1mBr7xT9 VISIT US: Web: https://www.missionfocusedlife.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionfocusedlife VISIT MIKE: Web: https://www.orphanoutreach.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrphanOutreach

Rocío López has a deep-rooted passion for empowerment and transformation. This has fueled her professional experiences and has inevitably carried over into other aspects of her life. She has worked at a global non-profit headquartered in Dallas, Buckner International, Texas since 2010, where she currently leads operations and drives the strategy of international programs for underserved children and families in Latin America and Africa. Buckner International is a global ministry dedicated to the transformation and restoration of the lives we serve. Buckner is a Christ-centered organization that delivers redemptive ministry to the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Follow Rocio on Instagram: instagram.com/rolop Learn about Buckner International: https://www.buckner.org

In Matthew 6:33 we are exhorted to seek first the kingdom of God. What does that look like? How did Jesus model that for us on this earth?  Join Kevin as he talks with Dr. Albert Reyes, President & CEO of Buckner International about God's kingdom here on earth. The ideas of hope, peace, and justice are available for us right now.  "I've never met anyone who was willing to reschedule hope or delay it." Hope is available right now to the people who need it. With hope comes peace in the form of the Prince of Peace. The Prince of Peace brings His kingdom into our lives. Justice shows up when the kingdom shows up.  Join Kevin and Dr. Reyes on this fascinating discussion that walks through Luke 10. For more information on Dr. Reyes and his books, check out these websites: albertlreyes.com buckner.org

This month on the Polished Podcast, we’re celebrating Latina Heritage Month by amplifying the voices of Latinas making their mark in the workplace and a special introduction from the ladies of Brunch Con Salsa podcast. Latinas belong to the largest minority group in the U.S. and have significant buying power in the economy, yet negative stereotypes diminish their identities as image-bearers of God and contributors at work. Christ's work on the cross calls for all of us, Latinas included, to see each other through his eyes. Today’s episode features Polished Regional Director and Senior Director of International Operations and Strategic Initiatives at Buckner International, Rocio Lopez. Rocio’s candid discussion with our host, Kat Armstrong, about her experience working as a Latina in America and her faith’s crucial role in finding her purpose and voice in the workplace will both challenge and encourage you today. Rocío López has a deep-rooted passion for empowerment and transformation. This has fueled her professional experiences and has inevitably carried over into other aspects of her life. She has worked at a global non-profit headquartered in Dallas, Texas since 2010 where she currently leads operations and drives the strategy of international programs for underserved children and families in Latin America and Africa. Rocío grew up in Dallas, Texas, and is of Mexican heritage. Her experiences in majority culture have pushed her to look deeper to understand herself and her roots better. As a result of this process, she co-founded the Brunch con Salsa podcast with two of her friends which highlights conversation around what it's like to be Latina, living between cultures in the U.S. Connect with Rocio:  Instagram: @rolop Links from the show: Brunch con Salsa Podcast Stay connected with Polished by: Attending a Polished Webinar  Following Polished on Instagram Joining the Polished Network Starting a Polished chapter in your area      

Buckner International Albert Reyes Today on the GIVE podcast we are happy to chat with Albert Reyes of Buckner International.  Buckner International is an international organization focused on offering ministry-based services to vulnerable children in six different countries, including the United States.  In the United States, Buckner International works closely with the Department of Family Protective Services to make sure that these kids have a safe place to land after being separated from their parents or guardians in unsafe or unhealthy situations.   Buckner International is providing various services in different countries and are one of the only charitable groups working on prevention of abuse and abandonment, rather than just the after-effects.  This stemmed from a program that has been extremely successful in Guatemala City over 12 years ago.  They provide coaching, counseling, and help to families that are struggling with their children.  And that is just the first step of the process.  What Buckner International has done is truly amazing work.   In this podcast, Albert goes into all the different ways there are to get involved with Buckner International.  Getting involved can mean buying an extra pair of shoes all the way to becoming a legacy donor.  There are so many ways to get involved and help this multi-faceted organization.  How can you get involved? Donate remotely Volunteer in person Donate a pair of shoes Spread the word Be inspired. GIVE. Where to find Buckner International Website | Instagram | Facebook Full episode transcription can be found here. To be a guest on the show or hear more episodes visit https://prodigimark.com/givepodcast

Dr. Albert L. Reyes, President and CEO of Buckner International, joins us today to discuss the significance of spirituality in change leadership. While Buckner International is a Christ-centered organization that delivers redemptive ministry to the most vulnerable, Dr. Reyes explains that being a spiritual leader is not necessarily connected to religion but more so focuses on being mindful of the higher purpose and higher calling that brings human-serving leaders into a field which aims to better the lives of the world's most vulnerable individuals and communities. Join us to hear how Dr. Reyes applies spirituality to his work and develops the spiritual capacity of his staff.

Dr. Albert L. Reyes, President and CEO of Buckner International, joins us today to discuss the significance of spirituality in change leadership. While Buckner International is a Christ-centered organization that delivers redemptive ministry to the most vulnerable, Dr. Reyes explains that being a spiritual leader is not necessarily connected to religion but more so focuses on being mindful of the higher purpose and higher calling that brings human-serving leaders into a field which aims to better the lives of the world's most vulnerable individuals and communities. Join us to hear how Dr. Reyes applies spirituality to his work and develops the spiritual capacity of his staff.

On Nov. 21, Buckner Retirement Services held the official grand opening for Ventana, a $240 million, high-rise continuing care retirement community in Dallas. Even as Buckner is launching this new addition to its portfolio, the organization closing on the sale of its historic East Dallas campus, originally opened in 1954. In this episode of Transform, hear from Charlie Wilson, a senior Vice President with Buckner International, who leads the nonprofit’s retirement services business. Learn: — How Ventana is partnering with a high-profile chef, a large health system, and a wellness pioneer — Why Buckner sold its East Dallas property with an eye toward the future — Why nonprofits need to find ways to “compartmentalize their risk” and explore more diverse financing options to gain scale and innovate

Dr. Albert L. Reyes, President and CEO of Buckner International, joins us today to discuss the significance of spirituality in change leadership. While Buckner International is a Christ-centered organization that delivers redemptive ministry to the most vulnerable, Dr. Reyes explains that being a spiritual leader is not necessarily connected to religion but more so focuses on being mindful of the higher purpose and higher calling that brings human-serving leaders into a field which aims to better the lives of the world's most vulnerable individuals and communities. Join us to hear how Dr. Reyes applies spirituality to his work and develops the spiritual capacity of his staff.

As the Manager for Corporate Engagement and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH), Aracely P. Muñoz leads the efforts focused on CMNH corporate fundraising for Children’s Health for more than 50 corporate partner brands in Dallas, Plano, and surrounding areas, raising more than 3.3 million dollars annually. Her role is to partner with corporate partners and like-minded individuals to elevate Children's Health as a cause of choice within the community. Aracely also leads the multicultural efforts for the Foundation, which includes collaborating with Hispanic/Latino leaders and influencers, through engagement, cause-marketing, and B2B initiatives. Aracely joined Children’s Health in August of 2017 after working 11 years in Corporate Philanthropy and in the non-profit sector. Prior to working at Alcon, Novartis, Aracely worked for Buckner International as the director for organizational effectiveness.  Aracely serves on the board for Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, which gives college scholarships to 8th grades students in more than 20 school districts in DFW. She also serves on the Brown University Alumni Interviewing Committee which interviews 12th grade prospective students for Brown University. Aracely is currently working on completing her masters of business administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Previously, she earned a master’s degree in global leadership from Dallas Baptist University, and her bachelor of arts in Latin American Studies from Brown University. Aracely is married and has two teenage step-daughters in high school and a one step-daughter at UT Dallas.

In this episode, we talk to Diego Silva who oversees the daily operations and leads the Family Hope Center team that serves vulnerable children and families in the Rio Grande Valley, where Buckner International has operated since 1971.

Albert Reyes, CEO of Buckner International, talks to Bill Lamar about why Christian leaders should learn management and leadership skills and what he learned on the job at Sprint, Baptist University of the Américas and Buckner, a global ministry for children and seniors. --- About the podcast: Rev. Laura Everett and the Rev. Bill Lamar ask fresh questions about leadership and the future of the church and breathe life into Christian leaders struggling in the valley of dry bones. --- Can These Bones is an offering of Faith & Leadership/Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. Follow Can These Bones: https://www.faithandleadership.com/can-these-bones  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipeducation/ Twitter: @faithleadership #canthesebones Laura: @RevEverett Bill: @WilliamHLamarIV  

Dr. Albert Reyes, the President of Buckner International, a global ministry focused on serving vulnerable children, orphans, seniors, and their families, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and recent book, The Jesus Agenda.

Dr. Albert Reyes, the President of Buckner International, a global ministry focused on serving vulnerable children, orphans, seniors, and their families, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and recent book, The Jesus Agenda.

Dr. Albert L. Reyes, President and CEO of Buckner International, joins us today to discuss the significance of spirituality in change leadership. While Buckner International is a Christ-centered organization that delivers redemptive ministry to the most vulnerable, Dr. Reyes explains that being a spiritual leader is not necessarily connected to religion but more so focuses on being mindful of the higher purpose and higher calling that brings human-serving leaders into a field which aims to better the lives of the world's most vulnerable individuals and communities. Join us to hear how Dr. Reyes applies spirituality to his work and develops the spiritual capacity of his staff.

Dr. Albert L. Reyes, President and CEO of Buckner International, joins us today to discuss the significance of spirituality in change leadership. While Buckner International is a Christ-centered organization that delivers redemptive ministry to the most vulnerable, Dr. Reyes explains that being a spiritual leader is not necessarily connected to religion but more so focuses on being mindful of the higher purpose and higher calling that brings human-serving leaders into a field which aims to better the lives of the world's most vulnerable individuals and communities. Join us to hear how Dr. Reyes applies spirituality to his work and develops the spiritual capacity of his staff.

Dr. Albert L. Reyes, President and CEO of Buckner International, joins us today to discuss the significance of spirituality in change leadership. While Buckner International is a Christ-centered organization that delivers redemptive ministry to the most vulnerable, Dr. Reyes explains that being a spiritual leader is not necessarily connected to religion but more so focuses on being mindful of the higher purpose and higher calling that brings human-serving leaders into a field which aims to better the lives of the world's most vulnerable individuals and communities. Join us to hear how Dr. Reyes applies spirituality to his work and develops the spiritual capacity of his staff.

This week we welcomed Dr. Albert Reyes for our Community Gathering for Worship. Dr. Reyes currently serves as the sixth president to lead Buckner International. He is a member of the board of trustees of the Joint Council for International Children’s Services, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, and the T.B. Maston Institute. The title for his sermon is "The Jesus Agenda: When Jesus Shows Up."

This week we welcomed Dr. Albert Reyes for our Community Gathering for Worship. Dr. Reyes currently serves as the sixth president to lead Buckner International. He is a member of the board of trustees of the Joint Council for International Children’s Services, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, and the T.B. Maston Institute. The title for his sermon is "The Jesus Agenda: When Jesus Shows Up."

Dr. Albert L. Reyes, President and CEO of Buckner International, joins us today to discuss the significance of spirituality in change leadership. While Buckner International is a Christ-centered organization that delivers redemptive ministry to the most vulnerable, Dr. Reyes explains that being a spiritual leader is not necessarily connected to religion but more so focuses on being mindful of the higher purpose and higher calling that brings human-serving leaders into a field which aims to better the lives of the world's most vulnerable individuals and communities. Join us to hear how Dr. Reyes applies spirituality to his work and develops the spiritual capacity of his staff.

Dr. Albert Reyes, the President of Buckner International, a global ministry focused on serving vulnerable children, orphans, seniors, and their families, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and recent book, The Jesus Agenda.

Dr. Albert Reyes, the President of Buckner International, a global ministry focused on serving vulnerable children, orphans, seniors, and their families, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and recent book, The Jesus Agenda.