World Water Day 2013
Water is essential to life but can also be very dangerous. It is something we need for survival but can be the cause of so many problems.
MyCompassionSunday: Expanding Jesus’ Family
Children all over the world long to experience a loving family and Compassion Sunday is a time where we have the opportunity to share that love of family with them.
Welcoming Our New President and CEO, Jim Mellado
After a three year process and much prayer, our President and CEO Wess Stafford is passing the baton of ministry leadership to Jim Mellado. For 20 years, Jim served as president of the Willow Creek Association and will become the fifth president in our 61-year history.
Who Are Your Heroes?
In 1 Tim. 4:12, the Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy not to allow others to look down upon him because of his youth. He said, ‘but be an example in your conduct, love, faith and purity’. Everyone has their own sphere of influence, regardless of age.
Compassion Sunday 2013: Ginsely’s Story
Poverty does not just bring hunger or ill-health. Poverty robs children of their joy and takes away their opportunities and hopes for the future.
We Have a New President and CEO
We are sad to be saying goodbye to our beloved Papa Wess but look forward with anticipation to where Jim Mellado leads us in service to our God and the children He loves.
Inspire a Child to Greatness
The physical needs sponsors meet on a monthly basis are undeniable, but it’s only the beginning. Sponsors have the ability to not only meet the basic needs of their sponsored child but to be a catalyst in the transformation of his or her life.
“Would You Like Me to Marry You Right Now?”
When Joe Castillo went to Colombia to visit his sponsored child, he did not expect to attend a wedding, much less perform the ceremony.
Who Are Compassion Sunday Presenters?
Compassion Sunday is as annual event created to draw attention to the needs of the world’s poorest children. Compassion Sunday presenters are men and women just like you who share the story of Compassion with their church on behalf of children living in poverty.
What is Forgiveness?
Once a victim of horrendous sexual, physical and emotional abuse, Sylane Mack shares with passion, vulnerability and even with humor, about the unfailing love of Jesus that has completely, outrageously transformed her into living freely as “more than a conqueror.”
What would you like to know about the country where your sponsored child lives?
Ministry Insider: Dinah Meyer, Faithful Servant
Dinah Meyer has been working for Compassion 18 years. She has been around for much of the ministry’s history, and working in the Executive office, she has a unique perspective we want to share with you.
A Different Kind of Compassion Sunday
This Compassion Sunday in Togo is a very different kind of Compassion Sunday than we are used to in the United States.
Shame on Us Grownups
Children are valuable to God and His creation. They are worthy of our attention, resources, time and most importantly, love.
Top 10 Reasons to Write Your Sponsored Child
It might seem like just words on a page. But something in your letter will change your child’s thinking, draw him closer to God, encourage her to dream.
For many years Godfrey saw unsponsored children clinging on the child development center’s fence around mealtimes in hopes of getting food. This image is part of his driving force for speaking at Compassion events.
Samuel Orlando: Living With Purpose
God never abandons his children. He is never late, but He is never early either. Rather, He is ALWAYS there.
We Made This Cake for You
Today in 2008, a blog was born. And thousands of children now have sponsors because of it. Because of you. Thank you.
Every year, teams of students in our Leadership Development Program, spend at least ten days in remote villages of Uganda, serving the local people in those communities. They participate in projects such as home shelter construction, build latrines for child development centers, rehabilitate roads or clean village water sources.
Overwhelmed in Indonesia
These beautiful children living in extreme poverty are being shown love that they never dreamed could be true for them.
You Can Change the World
Hope in Jesus is the life blood of changing our world and it has to begin with us.
Why Holistic Child Development?
Holistic. Body, mind, heart and spirit. It makes all the difference in the world.
Compassion Isn’t a Chick Thing
Christine Caine, founder of the anti-human trafficking organization A2, answers the question, “What is the church’s role when it comes to compassion and justice?”
Change the Story: We’re Bringing Poverty to You
This is your life. This is where you laugh, run, sleep, relate, munch, cry, hug and live. This is your story. But what about people on the other side of the world?
Through the Eyes of a Child: Philippines
Photos you send to your sponsored children help them visualize your world and get to know you better. Today, you can see their world through photos taken by six sponsored children in the Philippines.
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