One Thing Compassion’s President Has Learned as a Father

Two people, Jimmy and Leanne Mellado, pose for a group photo with a group of children in Bolivia.

As a dad, granddad and president and CEO of Compassion International, one thing I’ve learned is how powerful extraordinary experiences are in a child’s life. It’s our privilege as parents, teachers, coaches and all people who love children to fill their lives with these types of experiences — experiences that will grow the heart and character of Jesus in them.

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A True Test of Generosity

two men harvesting out in a field

The real question Jesus asks His disciples is this: “Are you envious because I am generous?” What a provoking question!

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My People Are Destroyed From Lack of Knowledge

The Pastors Discipleship Network (PDN) is an initiative begun by Leadership Development Program graduate and Moody Bible Institute scholar Richmond Wandera. It exists: “to train and equip local pastors in Africa with basic study tools for accurately interpreting God’s Word through monthly seminars, accountability relationships, and the provision of study resources.”

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