Comments on: Ask Wess

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:09:55 +0000

I would like to know why Wes Stafford and the Compassion staff would consider vaccines as a good use of money. There is a link between vaccines and autism, ADD, ADHD, and death. Also there is no good evidence that vaccines have had any impact of reducing childhood diseases (see “Vaccines Deception and Tragedy” by Michael Dye for more information).

Also take the time to educate yourself about vaccines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s49xpHl3hWI

Also how can a “Christian” organization justify putting money into the abortion industry? There are aborted fetal cells in many of the vaccines, by purchasing these vaccines you are helping to fund the buying and selling of aborted babies.

Please explain to me why this is ok?

By: jon

jon — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:06:05 +0000

I wanted to respond to Kayla’s suggestion that Wes Stafford’s salary is “quite high.” (And I just have to say I’m not a Compassion employee or a personal friend of Wes Stafford’s, for that matter.)

Here is the total compensation package for President/CEOs of similar nonprofits, (child sponsorship agencies.) All I have is 2006 numbers, so I’ll work with that.

World Vision: $351,000
Children International: $314,023
Christian Children’s Fund: $274,276
Compassion International: $187,440

And I’m supposed to question Wes Stafford’s $205,939 total compensation package?

Kayla, it’s a fair question to ask — but it smacks of the suggestion that Wes is taking too much from the organization — or taking money out of the mouths of poor children — and that is just plain wrong.

This is out of date, but the latest figures are over $300,000 .
That’s quite a pay rise for a non-profit organisation.

By: Michelle Rausch

Michelle Rausch — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:07:14 +0000

Last year our family fell under the United States poverty level…. My husband had lost his job and we really struggled. Throughout the struggle…. I still maintained sponsorship. I still sent letters and small gifts to my children.

I love my kids. I love Compassion. And I even love Wess. He certainly is an inspiration to me!! Just sayin’……..

By: James Heil

James Heil — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:52:47 +0000

You’re no inspiration to us working class poor to give. Maybe I should be entitled to the same standard of living that you have. I can’t afford it I support your charity.

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:57:48 +0000

Thank you so much, Chris!

By: Chris Giovagnoni

Chris Giovagnoni — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:33:43 +0000

Rachelle,

Wess’ middle name is Kenneth.

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:25:29 +0000

I know this is probably closed, but I wanted to see if you could answer one more question. My husband is a Compassion employee and we admire Wess so much that we are considering naming one of our children after him at some point in the future. May I ask – what is Wess’ middle name?

By: Chris Giovagnoni

Chris Giovagnoni — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:41:48 +0000

Thank you for all the questions and for the lively discussion about Wess’ salary. I’m giving him the questions today and hope to have answers for you shortly.

By: Jennie Thengvall

Jennie Thengvall — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:22:01 +0000

Wess,

Greetings! Two years ago my husband and I had the opportunity to hear you share at the Royal Family Kids’ Camp Director’s conference in CA. We were encouraged and challenged and often think back to stories and principles you shared.

I would like to know how you think your daughters were shaped and influenced by growing up in the midst of Compassion’s ministry. How did you balance giving them the joys of a carefree childhood while at the same time exposing them to the needs of the world in order to grow in them a heart for those living in poverty?

Thanks,
Jennie

By: Anthony Njoroge

Anthony Njoroge — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:57:39 +0000

Hi Ian and Chris,

I would be honoured to answer those 10 questions.

To Ian,
Its indeed a great privilege to “meet” you,and look forward to sharing with you all that the Lord is doing in my life here in Kenya (hope the page will be long enough.. ha)

To Chris:
Hi there bro,

I have hired a team of advisers to go through the list of questions so I am well armed this time.. ha

All in all I am indeed up for the challenge… Bring it on.. ha

Anthony..