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What if the help that you are giving to people in the community or on a mission trip actually do the exact opposite of what you want? In other words, what if your helping hurts? Today's guest is Dr. Brian Fikkert. Dr. Fikkert is Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself as well as Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions, Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence, and From Dependence to Dignity: How to Alleviate Poverty Through Church-Centered Microfinance. Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University, specializing in international economics and economic development. He is the author of numerous articles in both academic and popular journals. Prior to coming to Covenant College, he was a professor at the University of Maryland—College Park and a research fellow at the Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!

Friends, we have out-kicked our coverage once again! Dr. Brian Fikkert of When Helping Hurts fame joins us today on the Broken Banquet Podcast, and we are digging into his newest book, Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream.Dr. Brian Fikkert, founder and president of The Chalmers Center, is also Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself, as well as Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions, Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence, and From Dependence to Dignity: How to Alleviate Poverty Through Church-Centered Microfinance.Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University, specializing in international economics and economic development. He is the author of numerous articles in both academic and popular journals. Prior to coming to Covenant College, he was a professor at the University of Maryland — College Park and a research fellow at the Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector.Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: menomissions.orgBB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we look at the practice of  Identify Common Vision: Facilitate groups as they discover their common mission and vision. Our guest, Krista Young (@klyoung29), shares how regardless of cultural context, relationships and trust are the key elements to creating partnerships that move forward with a common vision. Resources mentioned in today's episode: “Life Together, The Classic Exploration of Christian Community” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1954. “Kindling the Heart of the Christ-like Servant Leader” by Susan Steege, 2016.“When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself” by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, 2014“Toxic Charity, How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help, And How to Reverse It”  by Robert D. Lupton, 2012Go to www.kindleservantleaders.org  and to learn more about the organization and support our work!Share this episode with a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with us! Instagram: @emilyphoenix or @kindle_social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KINDLEServantLeaders If you have a question to ask or story to share about one of this season's topics, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to emily@kindleservantsleaders.org and we will share it along the way! Download episode discussion guides at: https://www.kindleservantleaders.org/podcast/

This month's series comes from a book called When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor… and Yourself. It's a book about changing our whole mentality on missions, as we recognize the hurt we can do when we try to help in the wrong ways. We need to develop a new paradigm for missions - recognize that when we go into communities, we do not bring God with us. God is already there. Ephesians 3:14-21 fmhouston.com

In this episode of Glo, Blair Linne, Aixa de López, Sharon Dickens, and Soojin Park discuss how believers and church leaders can provide mercy ministry that is effective, biblical, loving, and sustainable. Drawing from the book, When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself, the hosts define "poverty" and talk about how to identify and prevent early mistakes in mercy ministry. You'll learn the importance of discipleship in caring for the poor, how to open the door to evangelistic conversations, caring for spiritual needs, and practical steps you can take to start serving the poor and marginalized in your local context.Episode time stamps:When helping hurts (0:00)Redefining how to serve the poor (3:20)Poverty in Guatemala (5:29)Mercy ministry: serve well and thoughtfully (8:09)Relative vs. absolute poverty (8:54)Restoring relationships (10:31)How to discern where to give your gifts and resources (12:32)Knowing the needs in your community (16:57)The importance of discipleship (18:22)Identifying early mistakes in mercy ministry (20:31)What does it look like to trade rather than give? (22:34)Relational poverty in the Korean American community (25:39)The story of the shoe maker (29:06)Recommended resources:When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert"Why It's Better to Trade Than to Give" by Justin Lonas"How Can We Include the Poor in the Conversation?" with Brian Fikkert and Robby Holt from TGC Q&A's Faith & Work series 

Dr. Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself as well as Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions, Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence, and From Dependence to Dignity: How to Alleviate Poverty Through Church-Centered Microfinance. Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University, specializing in international economics and economic development. In this conversation, Brian and I talk about his book When Helping Hurts, which is easily the top 5 most influential books I've ever read. We also talk the pros and cons of short term mission trips and how churches can best partner with poorer churches without doing unintentional harm. Check out Brian's organization www.chalmers.org If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information! 

Scripture commands us not only to preach the gospel but to care for the poor and suffering. But affluent North Americans can sometimes do more harm than good. How can we help without hurting? Author and professor Brian Fikkert joins to discuss his landmark missions book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… and Yourself—and what the consequences of that book have been since its first publication 13 years ago. Dr. Brian Fikkert is a professor of economics and the founder and president of the Chalmers Center at Covenant College. Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University, specializing in international economics and economic development. He is the author of numerous articles in both academic and popular journals and co-author of five books. Prior to coming to Covenant College, he was a professor at the University of Maryland College Park and a research fellow at the Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector. Believe in our mission? Support this podcast. The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Coming up this week, Brian Fikkert, coauthor of When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself, explains why good intentions aren't enough when it comes to serving the needy across the world. Believe in our mission? Support this podcast. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

This week's episode is all about health and education - and the vast, deep and terrible inequalities that exist within both arenas globally.Both healthcare and education are huge, important, and life-changing things that we who live within the minority world too often take for granted. Suggested resources for continued education:BOOKSCorbett, S., & Fikkert, B. (2009, June 24). When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself. Chicago, Illinois: Moody PublishersTodd, S. C. (2014) Hope Rising. Nashville, Tennessee: Nelson Books Alcorn, R. (2003) Money, Possessions and Eternity. Carol Stream, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers Lupton, R. D. (2011, October 11). Toxic charity: How churches and charities hurt those they help (and how to reverse it). New York, New York: Harper OneFikkert, B., & Kapic, K. (2019, March 5) Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Publishers Keller, T. (2012, August 7). Generous Justice How God's Grace Makes Us Just. London, England. Penguin Books.Comer, J.M.,  (2019) The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Colorado Springs, Colorado: WaterBrook DOCUMENTARIESMiller, M.M. & Fitzgerald J.F. Jr. (Producers). (2014). Poverty Inc. Available from https://www.povertyinc.org/

Wendy Thiessen, the Canadian director of PiFò Haiti, has a passion for speaking truth and advocating for how we can help others without the unintended consequence of harming the families, economy, and community we are assisting. She is a very strong advocate for being relational and asking, “what can we do for you”, rather than being churches and individuals collecting clothing, shoes, and toys because it feels good and it's what we “think” they need. PiFò Haiti's programs are completely run by the community in which they serve. In response to the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti an organization known as Haiti Christian Schools (HCS) partnered together with 4 schools to provide affordable education to a small community on the island of La Gonâve, Haiti.In 2014, with the understanding that moving from emergency relief to recovery is important, the organization began to focus on creating longer-term, locally led initiatives.In 2020 HCS became PiFò Haiti. PiFò is a Haitian Créole word meaning “Stronger”. Thanks to God's amazing provision and the generosity of our supporters, the organization had become just that, stronger. This is also the year we began working with GCF, God was strengthening the organization both in Haiti and in North America.Our programs have grown beyond education. Our prayer since we began in 2011 has been a consistent food program at each of our partner schools. It is a very costly initiative, but 10 years later we are beyond excited, our prayers have been answered. Thanks to the support of Trinity Hope an organization based in the United States who use local labour and supplies to provide affordable food programs all over Haiti.We currently have food programs in all our schools, 5 teachers will be graduating from teachers college this year, we are able to provide food and medical funds for vulnerable community members, and we are strengthening an agriculture project that will provide jobs and food for a community in the mountains. None of this would be possible without God's grace and the strong relationships we have with the locals in the community. Resources:https://www.pifohaiti.org/https://gcfcanada.com/pifo-haiti/https://friendsgc.com/pifo-haiti/ Recommended books to read:"Slow Kingdom Coming, Practices for Doing Justice, Loving Mercy and WalkingHumbly in the World" by Kent Annan"When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor...andYourself" by Steve Corbett, Brian Fikkert

Always Be Learning “Success leaves clues.” The first time I heard that statement was from Dr. Johnathan Kraus in Episode 27.   Then David Jasse made the same point in Episode 59.    I thought I'd better sit up and pay attention.   Learning Is Vital, But We Can't Stay There We can't get stuck in learning mode alone. We also need to take ACTION. This is a big part of the Fast Track to Grant Writer VIP Program. Sure, we have plenty of supportive community and accountability, but the lessons are strategically designed for those who are ready to take serious action.   After going through the first few modules, the Fast Track to Grant Writer students are taking action - having conversations with prospective clients, setting up meetings, and figuring out their services. They already have a solid understanding of what types of services they can offer nonprofits - plus a group to support them and share ideas.   They've learned the importance of both learning AND action. 2021 Nonprofit Book Roundup  I enjoy learning from others too; that's why I always ask my guests to share a resource that's been especially helpful to them.     Here we go - the latest book roundup for 2021:   Asking: A 59-Minute Guide to Everything Board Members, Volunteers, and Staff Must Know to Secure the Gift - Jerold Panas  Dr. Jonathan Kraus (Ep 27) When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself - Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert  Rodney Olsen (Ep 48) The Ambassador's Journey: A Parable about Nonprofit Board Leadership - by Brian Brandt and Ashley Kutach  Brian Brandt (Ep 57) The Go-Giver - by John David Mann & Bob Burg  Alesha Mathis (Ep 67) I HAVE MY 501(C)3! NOW WHAT?!?: Your Blueprint to Starting Your Nonprofit Without Being the Sole Funder by Alesha Mathis   The Givers - by David Callahan  Shannon McCracken (Ep 70) Willpower Doesn't Work - by Benjamin Hardy Master of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to Do - by Jordan Raynor A Million Little Ways: Uncover the Art You Were Made to Live - by Emily P. Freeman Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 32: What It Means to Change the World + Celebrating 6 Months of Podcasting Episode 27: Keys to Success as a Nonprofit Leader: Interview with Dr. Johnathan Kraus, Love Never Fails International Episode 48: Riding Coast to Coast for a Cause: Rodney Olsen, Compassion Australia Episode 57: From Board Members to Ambassadors: Nurturing Nonprofit Leadership Episode 67: 9 Steps for Getting a New Nonprofit off the Ground: Interview with Alesha Mathis, Nonprofit Founder's Club Episode 70: Nonprofit Giving Trends From the Last Two Years and 2022 Forecasting: Interview with Shannon McCracken, The Nonprofit Alliance If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game in 2022, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Connect with Teresa Huff: Website: www.teresahuff.com Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Social: LinkedIn Community LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:  www.teresahuff.com/vip Nonprofits, Gear Up For Grants with this free audio workshop: www.teresahuff.com/gearup

When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor. Corbett, Steve and Fikkert, Brian. Chicago: Moody, 2012.A discussion of the problems posed by traditional charity-based outreach by religious organizations from an evangelical point of view. Corbett & Fikkert have followed this book with others in a series called When Helping Works.Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence: A Practical Guide to Walking with Low-Income People Corbett, Steve and Fikkert, Brian. Grand Rapids: Moody, 2015.Provides a toolkit for what to do when people ask for help.The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance.Hoang, Bethany and Johnson, Kristen D. Grand Rapids: Bravos, 2016A deep dive into God's call to justice through a description of six scriptural movements – creation, the fall, Israel, Jesus, the Church, and all things being made new. Biblical watchwords framing the discussion are holiness, hesed (loving-kindness). Justice, righteousness, and shalom (flourishing wholeness).Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (and How to Reverse It)Lupton, Robert D. New York: Harper One, 2011.A good resource for congregational discussions about outreach efforts, both domestic and global. Lupton's Oath of Compassionate Service is particularly helpful, challenging our traditional approach to reaching out to those in need.Beyond Charity: The Call to Christian Community Development.Perkins, John M. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1993.An older resource for information on Christian Community Development that outlines the principles of moving into and becoming part of under-resourced neighborhoods. See web resources on CCD.Just Generosity: A New Vision for Overcoming Poverty in America, 2nd edition.Sider, Ron. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2007.Statistics are dated, but a discussion of the roots of poverty and our biblical call to justice are excellent. Sider gives Twelve Principles for a Just Society.You might be interested in other ChurchNext classes on church-community involvement and building economic justice. Consider taking:Radical Welcoming with Stephanie SpellersMetro Theology with Chip GravesCreating Common Good 1: Economic Inequality with Julio MurrayCreating Common Good 2: Christian Responsibility with Rachel Held EvansCreating Common Good 3: Educational Inequality with Nicole Baker FulghamCreating Common Good 4: A Christian Response with Justin WelbyEconomic Inequality and the Church For GroupsFor courses on establishing partnerships with particular types of community organization, try:How to Establish a Church/School Partnership with All Our ChildrenResponding to Refugees with Allison Duvall. 

Our guest today is all about non-profit life. Tune in to find out how you can adapt it for yourself.    Episode Introduction:  What started as a spiritual journey has now become her life's motive, Kele Pandolfe talks about her journey of finding her true purpose in life and how she set it up to do good for several people around her.   Episode Summary:  Kele Pandolfe walks us through her story of empowering at-risk youth globally, through education, awareness, vocational training, and biblical discipleship. She shares her motivation, the challenges she faced, and the success she has achieved. She also talks about starting a non-profit and leading a purposeful life.   Main Takeaways: Remember to be fully present in each of your life's experiences because they're all leading you towards your true purpose in life. Every state has a different procedure to file for a non-profit, be sure to look into the requirements of where you're filing yours. Be careful of how you use your speech because it can be both life-giving and life-damaging for someone. If there's something positive that you really want to do, there are no limits to achieving it. Our fear usually stems from those things that we do not know the outcome of. Be sure to share your dreams with the people who'll be supportive and not try to smash them. Your purpose is always going to have its people. It's important to remember who you are serving and why you chose to serve them. You can do a quick Google search in order to understand the requirements of starting a non-profit in your geographical region. The first three steps to take when starting a non-profit:  Meditate or pray - take some time to think through your vision and your goals. Understand the requirement for your non-profit, your demographic, why are you starting, and write it down to get a clear idea. Find three people who are going to support your vision and your dream. Start by laying the groundwork yourself initially and then reach for professional help later.   Recommended Resources:  When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett. The Ask: How to Ask for Support for Your Nonprofit Cause, Creative Project, Or Business Venture by Laura Fredricks.   Fun Facts About Kele Pandolfe: One of Kele's favorite non-profits is Casa de Luz Ministries in Mexico. Her favorite book is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Find Kele Pandolfe: Website: https://www.dogoodministries.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogoodministries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogoodministry Kele's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelewrites/ Buy Purposefully Woven: https://bit.ly/2T3FxzO Buy Purposefully Rooted Devotional: https://bit.ly/3vQrevW Get the visual experience, watch the videocast for the episode here: https://youtu.be/-GUu3p0-1oo   Connect With Girija: Website: https://www.gbplaw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbplaw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBPLaw/   Get Ready To Use Contact Templates At: https://yourcontractbuddy.com/

They're popular, they're challenging and enlightening...but are they a good idea? Short-term mission trips have become a key strategy for churches to engage in missions, and to engage thier people in missions. Yet sometimes we do not stop to ask ourselves why we're doing them and if we are doing them the right way. Fraser Scott and Bright Hope World's Southeast Asia Partnership Facilitator Emma Stokes take a long hard look at short-term mission trips and ask why we're doing them, whether they are giving us the results we're wanting and - most importantly - who we're actually doing them for. They discuss some of the key considerations in doing such trips well, and some of the key pitfalls to avoid. Resources discussed in the podcast include: When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert (Amazon) Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help, And How to Reverse It by Robert D Lupton (Amazon) The Next Mile: Short-Term Missions for the Long Haul by Brian J Heerwagen (Amazon) Send feedback or questions to podcast@brighthopeworld.com.

with guest Dr. Brian Fikkert, The Chalmers Institute, author of bestseller When Helping Hurts. In North America, success often means lots of stuff — material wealth. Then, poverty is the lack of material wealth. And so, to help someone in poverty is to make sure they have more stuff! But is that what poverty is really all about? Dr. Brian Fikkert hits us with a healthier way of understanding who is “the poor” (spoiler: it might include YOU, too) and how we should look at poverty. What should our goal be when trying to help, and not hurt? Recommended Resources: https://www.amazon.ca/Walking-Poor-Principles-Transformational-Development/dp/1570759391 (Walking with the Poor )by Bryant Myers https://www.amazon.ca/Becoming-Whole-Opposite-Poverty-American-ebook/dp/B07G2WLLJY (Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty isn't the American Dream)" by Fikkert and Kapic https://www.amazon.ca/Field-Guide-Becoming-Whole-Alleviation-ebook/dp/B07P2CNK4S (The Field Guide to Becoming Whole) by Fikkert and Kapic https://www.amazon.ca/When-Helping-Hurts-Steve-Corbett/dp/0802409989 (When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor....and Yourself )by Corbett and Fikkert Episode hosted by Shelaine and Eric. Support this podcast

I talk with Jim Ward about myths about homelessness, how to respond to people experiencing homelessness, and what we can do to solve the problem. Guest Plugs * The Arch - https://www.frontsteps.org/what-we-do/arch/ * Caritas of Austin - https://caritasofaustin.org/ * Texas Homeless Network - https://www.thn.org/ * The Other Ones - http://toofound.org/ Show Notes * Housing First Model - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housing_First * Housing Industrial Complex - https://californiapolicycenter.org/americas-homeless-industrial-complex-causes-solutions/ * Mental Health First Aid - https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ * Point-in-Time (PIT) count - https://www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources/hpr-resources/point-time-counts-are-crucial-data * Continuum of Care - https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/coc/ * When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett - https://chalmers.org/product/when-helping-hurts/ * National Alliance to End Homeless - https://endhomelessness.org/ * United States Interagency Council on Homelessness - https://www.usich.gov/ * The Book on Ending Homelessness by Iain de Jong - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48732703-the-book-on-ending-homelessness Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/wdtatpodcast Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/wdtatpodcast Email your feedback to wdtatpodcast@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/wdtatpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wdtatpodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/wdtatpodcast Special Guest: Jim Ward.

It's here, it's here!!!! We are honored to introduce you to Steve Reimann - our first guest and long-time friend. In fact, his mom was my 1st grade teacher. Steve is one of those people that always has a positive outlook and I wanted him to share what worked for him during his transitions - especially in the context of positive intent and impact. What actually happened was so much more than we could have hoped for! But you be the judge... And if you want to connect with Steve - you can do so with the following information: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenreimann Personal Website: http://www.gettoknowstephenreimann.weebly.com Instagram: @bow_tie_ginger E-mail: bowtieguy23@gmail.com Steve also shared quite a bit of information, here are those links and/or references: Robert Hastings, The Station. Corbett, S., Fikkert, B., Perkins, J., & Platt, D. (2014). When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor ... and Yourself. Chicago: Moody Publishers. Kushlev, K., Dwyer, R., & Dunn, E. W. (2019). The Social Price of Constant Connectivity: Smartphones Impose Subtle Costs on Well-Being. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 28(4), 347–352. doi: 10.1177/0963721419847200 Nicolaus, P. (2019, July 26). Want To Feel Happier Today? Try Talking To A Stranger. Retrieved March 11, 2020, from https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/07/26/744267015/want-to-feel-happier-today-try-talking-to-a-stranger Sandstrom, G. M., & Dunn, E. W. (2014). Is efficiency overrated?: Minimal social interactions lead to belonging and positive affect. PsycEXTRA Dataset, 437–442. doi: 10.1037/e578192014-875 Tabaka, M. (2016, July 11). Setting Goals Isn't Enough: Setting Daily Intentions Will Change Your Life. Retrieved March 11, 2020, from https://www.inc.com/marla-tabaka/setting-goals-isnt-enough-setting-daily-intentions-will-change-your-life.html Please subscribe to this podcast and add us to the list of other great podcasts you listen to. Remember? We're a thing now, but don't be stingy with our relationship! Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @logiqconsulting – also follow me on Instagram @logiq_coach. Don't forget to check out the regular website, too. Also, check out the YouTube Channel: Thriving in the Transition. Intro and Outro music by Genesis7. You can listen to more of his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc... or anywhere you stream music by searching for Genesis7. Please give us a thumbs up! Follow the full podcast on Anchor.FM or where ever you listen to great podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

New title, sharper focus, and shorter length. What does our money have to do with our faith? In the episode the pastors dig deeper into Lk 3:10–17. We get into some controversial areas on how our finances measure our heart and how to actually love the poor among us through relationships. Two books referenced: When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor and Yourself The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World

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The Spin Team—yes, the fashion guru, the pastor to the “furries,” and the lead singer of the punk band “Feminist Outrage Machine”—have not one, but two special guests today! Kelly Kapic and Brian Fikkert, both at Covenant College, have authored Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty isn't the American Dream.Becoming Whole brings further insight into topics explored in Brian's book, When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor, by giving the reader a greater picture of what it means to live a good life in light of God's transcendence.Is economic growth the solution for the world's problems? How can the Church be a good and faithful neighbor: helping the poor, without compromising the truthfulness of the Gospel while simultaneously avoiding the pitfalls of Christian liberalism? Can we proclaim a form of good news that has nothing to do with this physical world today? Don't miss a truly fascinating discussion! Show Notes·When Helping Hurts by Brian FikkertWe're happy to give away a few copies of Becoming Whole. Register for the opportunity to win one!

The featured book for this episode is When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself, by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. I am joined by my service trip co-leader, Carissa Chandler, to discuss the book and share the story of our partner community in Haiti, Camp Mary.

Dr. Larry Lloyd founder and president of the Memphis Leadership Foundation shares details of the Urban Summit 2018 on this episode of Mid-South View Point. This year’s Summit is designed to help create more inclusive and empowering economies for all our neighbors in the city. Some of the nation’s proven leaders are coming to lend their expertise and proven platforms where Memphis and Shelby County ranks one of the poorest metropolitan areas in the country. Included in the speaker lineup is Brian Fikkert author of “When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor…and yourself.” The Summit is sponsored by MLF and Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies (MCUTS). This program originally aired live on February 7, 2018 on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 FM in Memphis, TN with host Byron Tyler.

Brian Fikkert, co-author of bestselling book, When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself, discusses with us how the church should define poverty and how it can address poverty in ways that bring dignity and help people understand that they are God's image bearers. [et_social_share]

Brian Fikkert, co-author of bestselling book, When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself, discusses with us how the church should define poverty and how it can address poverty in ways that bring dignity and help people understand that they are God's image bearers. [et_social_share]

This week we're talking Rich Frazer, the president of Spiritual Overseers Service, International. Over the years, SOS International has provided training to thousands of leaders in 87 countries through more than 800 training assignments. Their specific ministry style is to serve organizations who ask them to come and provide specific training for church leaders. They search for and send the most qualified people they can find to invest deeply in the local church, wherever they go. And while they are there, they serve the vision and agenda of the organization that invited them. Rich has been providing this kind of training for indigenous leaders around the world for over 20 years and has seen the exponential value of investing in the global church in this way. I'd also like to give our mutual friend, Mike Priebe of MemoryPeel (http://memorypeel.com/) a hat tip for connecting us. Key Scriptures1 Timothy 2:3-5 Matthew 9:36-38 Ephesians 4:11-12 2 Timothy 2:2 [bctt tweet=“Why not teach a man to TEACH a man to fish?”] (http://engagingmissions.com/em010-serving-gods-leaders-around-world/why-not-teach-a-man-to/) ChallengeRich points out that more than 100,000 people receive Christ every day and that more than 2,000 churches are planted every week. However, 90% of the pastors, whether volunteer, full-time, or bivocational, have little to no training. The challenge SOS International has is getting to those leaders to help them know how to study Scripture, show them what Christian leadership is all about, and to invite them to adopt a Christ-like model. RevelationRich shares the surprising story of one of his early prayers about whether he should go into missions. [bctt tweet="Don't ask God if you should go. Ask God if you should stay." via="no"] Current MinistryRich shares a little about the people SOS International is sending out over the course of this year to invest in the global church. Level UpRich encourages us to consider our investments in missions based on the long-term impact of financial and prayerful impact. Speed RoundHindsight[bctt tweet="The greatest among us is a servant. Not a partner or a patronizing visionary leader. A servant." via="no"] Best AdviceBe flexible Support and EncouragementMany people encourage Rich Personal Success Habit[bctt tweet="Ask the question, 'What can I do for you?'" username="engagingmission"] Internet ResourceSOS International Website (http://sosinternational.us/) Book RecommendationWestern Christians in Global Mission: What's the Role of the North American Church? (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009QZ18JW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009QZ18JW&linkCode=as2&tag=emrs-20&linkId=KII3JKNYZ7U52JVM) We also discussed: When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDY1YU4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00EDY1YU4&linkCode=as2&tag=emrs-20&linkId=UD3TBKXJOYIOD3V5) New PlaceRich shares who he would go find and what he would offer them to support them. Parting Advice[bctt tweet="The fruit of a leader is not followers. It's another leader or an 'orchard' of leaders." username="engagingmission"] Contact InfoSOS International (http://sosinternational.us/)   VideoWhen we were discussing Rich's book recommendation, he also mentioned this video of Steve Saint ministering at a church. It's definitely worth 5 minutes to see this. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oja-rnOlIM?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent] ResourcesBook: Western Christians in Global Mission: What's the Role of the North American Church?...

Featuring Brian Fikkert, co-author of When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself. Dr. Brian Fikkert is the Founder and Executive Director of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development (www.chalmers.org), a research and training center that is dedicated to helping churches and missionaries to declare the kingdom of God by bringing economic development and spiritual transformation to the poor (www.chalmers.org). Brian also serves as a Professor of Economics and Community Development at Covenant College. - See more at: http://www.bethguckenberger.com/?page_id=301#sthash.eEuf7d8C.dpuf

I had the opportunity to interview Brian Fikkert, co-author of When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… And Yourself. In this conversation, Fikkert discusses… Diagnosing the causes of poverty How Western materialism has infected Christians’ work among the poor How Christians can use their gifts to do meaningful ministry Ministering out of brokenness