one of the FAQs i have gotten about compassion international is “how does it work?”
the answer is actually one of the biggest reasons i heart compassion. they ONLY work through local churches. you will not see compassion’s logo on projects or americans running the show. only nationals and only the local church.
i stole this from shaun to help explain.
Compassion ALWAYS works through the local church. All care provided to children and their families comes through the local church in that family?s community. Compassion believes it is the responsibility of the Church to care for the poor and caring for the poor through the local church allows children and their families to not only have their physical needs met but also puts them in close proximity to people who can help meet their spiritual needs as well.
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3 responses to “compassion international and the local church”
That’s the way it should be! So many times the local church simply drops the ball…or has never picked up the ball!! I pray someone will read this and get their church involved. Be the hands and feet,
Jen
Amen!
Truth be known, Compassion isn’t primarily a child development program, but a being obedient to Christ’s mandates program. Because God is so cool, everyone involved benefits.
God bless.
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