The average Haitian has less than 5 years of schooling. We’re working to change that. Do you know our friend Pastor Oville? If you’ve been with us a while, you might. Oville Wilzer was born in Haiti into a family that didn’t know God. An invitation to youth group led him to hear a sermon… read more
Meet our Partners in Guatemala
For more than a decade, our strategic ministry partnerships in Guatemala have helped children and families affected by poverty and abuse. Since 2006, we’ve worked alongside these partners, and we’re excited about what is ahead! Casa Bernabé Ministries provides hope and healing to children rescued by Guatemalan courts from neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Once placed… read more
Meet Edgar: A Thriving Kid shares Christ’s love
What happens when a child is given basic needs, education and words of hope and affirmation through the love of Christ? They thrive. That’s Edgar’s story, and it was out of a vision for stories like his that Thriving Kids began. Edgar was born in Guatemala. Here, and in places like Haiti and Zambia, children… read more
Reflecting on 10 Years of Serving the Poor
Cross International was founded in 2001 with a staff of three sharing one donated office space. Today the organization has more than 100 employees, and has served the poor in more than 30 countries through more than $1 billion in donations over the last decade. Looking back on our 10th anniversary, co-founder and President Jim… read more
Their New Year’s Resolution: Survive
I have a friend who used to work in the fitness industry, selling exercise equipment. He told me that his company put almost all of its marketing budget and sales energy into selling products during December and January. Why? – because New Year’s resolutions about physical fitness are what stimulate most of their profits. Sadly,… read more