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Mission StatementAboutHealth Care is the face of Mercy Ships and provides a direct means to restore the capacity for well-being to the outcast by delivering corrective medical procedures, health education, and health advocacy. Community Development services restore the opportunity for productive lives in society. These two core competencies are fundamentally and purposefully linked to the delivery of a message of hope in a loving God. This purposeful connection enhances the potential of the work to result in lasting change. The overall goal is to follow the model of Jesus by linking the "message of a loving God" with all projects in a relational, relevant and culturally sensitive way. HighlightsHealth Care is the face of Mercy Ships and provides a direct means to restore the capacity for well-being to the outcast by delivering corrective medical procedures, health education, and health advocacy. Community Development services restore the opportunity for productive lives in society. These two core competencies are fundamentally and purposefully linked to the delivery of a message of hope in a loving God. This purposeful connection enhances the potential of the work to result in lasting change. The overall goal is to follow the model of Jesus by linking the "message of a loving God" with all projects in a relational, relevant and culturally sensitive way. Ministry NeedsBudget $46,900,000Contact InformationDon StephensMercy ShipsPO Box 2020Garden Valley, TX75771-2020LeadershipDon Stephens, Founderresident/LICal Huge, Chief Executive Officer/LIHolly Moore, Senior Vice President of Advancement/LIBoardChairman/LIULLMAN, Myron E. III/LIChairman & CEO/LIJ.C. Penney Co/LIPlano, TX/LIVice Chairman/LIKANAGA, William S./LIChairman (Retired) Arthur Young/LINew York, NY/LIVice Chairman/LIMcCOLL, Professor the Lord/LIHouse of Lords/LILondon, England, UK/LITreasurer/LISCHULZE, Peter B./LIPrivate Investor/LIVan, TX/LISecretary/LIGOODE, Ronald L., Ph.D/LIPharmaceutical Executive /LIDallas, TX /LIFounder & President/LISTEPHENS, Donald K./LIMercy Ships/LIGarden Valley, TX/LIMinistry Link 
$50 million given to Opportunity International is the largest microfinance donation ever received. In the growing field of microfinance, a donation the size of the one recently made by the Webergs of Phoenix, AZ, can make such a huge difference, it is almost hard to comprehend. This donation has the potential to lead 5 million people out of poverty. The Webergs join a growing list of successful entrepreneurs working to further microfinance.Read the full article.Visit Opportunity International. 
Dorrell, a Waco, Tex., pastor, calls the corporate" Christian church to repentance for insulating itself against some of Christ's most profound and challenging teachings. His challenge to live more radically (i.e., biblically) is divided into 14 chapters on subjects like appearance, creativity, friendship and families, each illustrated with life examples from the "troll-like" people in his congregation. Dorrell's temple-cleaning message is powerful and his stories compelling.
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In David Kuo's new book, Tempting Faith, he says administration officials mocked evangelical leaders behind their backs, alleging that in the office of political guru Karl Rove they were called "the nuts.""National Christian leaders received hugs and smiles in person and then were dismissed behind their backs and described as 'ridiculous', 'out of control,' and just plain 'goofy,' " Kuo writes in his book.Houston ChronicleMSNBCInterview with David Kuo60 Minutes Interview with David KuoOrder David Kuo's book from Amazon 
The Foxfaith film initiative is spearheaded by a Christian, Jeff Yordy. The company has also agreed to work with the Dove Foundation, which rates films for their Christian content. Foxfaith was created to provide compelling entertainment to the Christian audience as well as those seeking quality, inspirational and spiritual entertainment. Realistically, Fox has found an affluent, influential audience where there is money to be made.Fox FaithFaith and Film MakingFox Faith and African-American Audience 
The Gathering doesn't go on vacation when the conference is over, unless you consider it a vacation to visit the slums of India, the poverty-stricken of Ethiopia, the AIDS victims of Uganda, and the hundreds of thousands literally dying for a drink of clean water. Many of you are living out Christ's example by reaching out to the world to lend a hand. Where are you going? Your story is worth telling. Share it with us.For any questions, email us at editor@thegathering.comWatch a Gathering filmHow to Submit film