What’s a Vision Trip
Have you ever wondered how a HopeChest partnership gets started? You hear about people sponsoring kids, raising money for development projects, and visiting their CarePoints,
Category: Community-to-Community
Changed Communities – Ours and Theirs
You probably know that when an entire community works together to meet a goal, they so much more is accomplished than if only one individual
Every Child Matters
At the CarePoint, we met with each sponsor child and spent time with them in joyous company. We jump roped, painted faces, toes, and nails,
Interview with Rob Link, Pastor of The River
HopeChest’s ”Community-to-Community” model sets the foundation for our Survive, Thrive, and Succeed approach to transformation. Community transformation does not happen overnight; it takes time. That’s
Equip Them to Equip Others
We have been visiting and sponsoring kids in the Vladimir Region in Russia since 2004. In early 2016, we began planning a trip to visit
Interview with Justin Bowers, Pastor of New Community
HopeChest’s “CommunityäóñtoäóñCommunity” model sets the foundation for our Survive, Thrive, and Succeed approach to transformation. Community transformation does not happen overnight; it takes time. That’s
The Power of Presence
One word stands out for me as I reflect on our team’s recent experience at our CarePoints in Swaziland. The word … presence.
Giuseppe’s School
A man everyone came to see starts speaking. This man, Giuseppe, who carries a message from God, who walks without fear because he is following God’s lead, tells the people gathered that God sees them and loves them.
How We Can Break Free of the Handout Mentality
When you saw a “handout mentality” you might have thought I was referring to the material poor. Actually, I was referring to you.
Community-to-Community, Kid-to-Kid
Our family loves partnering with HopeChest because the model goes beyond sponsorship. With Children’s HopeChest, sponsorship is the foundation to not just helping an individual child, but providing hope for a whole community.
