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Hope International to Pilot Loan and Construction Program in Haiti
By%3A John Caulfield, builderonline.com August 21, 2010
Hope International and Homes for Hope are teaming up with Esperanza International to help Haitians build permanent, sturdy, but inexpensive homes. Micro financing will be the basis of this effort as Haitians who are willing to participate in the labor process will be given a small loan to start building their home. Additional loans will be made available as each step of the building process is completed.

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Ministry Exploration Opportunities at Gathering Conference "Friday Night Dinners"

This year's Friday Night Dinners at The Gathering's Annual Conference will definitely be a highlight of our time together. We are offering three non-programmed dinners offsite of the conference facility and three dinners onsite where you'll have the opportunity to explore some exceptional ministry opportunities. Leaders from helping Hands Ministries, Inc., World Relief and Gospel for Asia will be on hand to share about exciting developments in their particular ministry. Unfortunately, you can only attend one! Please note, that reservations are a must for these dinners and limited seating is causing them to fill up fast. Make your reservation soon by contacting Melea Edwards at 903-509-9911 or meleaedwards@thegathering.com. Or, make an online reservation yourself at this website: https://www.tgregister.com/dinners.

Onsite Ministry Dinner Options

Helping Hands Ministries, Inc.

Helping Hands Ministry, Inc. is built around a Christ-like vision to support and assist those who need it most. Founded by Terry Parker, Ron Blue and Larry Burkett, this non-profit has distributed over $40 million to deserving individuals and organizations in the past six years. Come hear how they are providing help for disaster victims, those with medical conditions, startup ministries and many more!

Gospel for Asia

Thirty years ago, few wanted to hear what K.P. Yohannan, founder of Gospel for Asia, had to say as he honestly assessed traditional Western missionary models. Today, they can't get enough of his spiritual insights. Come hear what this elder statesman in world missions has to say as he shares stories of how he is witnessing the book of Acts coming to life in India!

World Relief

Referred to as the "handmaiden to the Body of Christ," World Relief is coming alongside the global church, giving it the tools it needs to fight poverty, disease and oppression worldwide. Join them for a night of celebration as leaders of the church convey stories of transformation, partnership and engagement in the great causes of our day!

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Givingwisely.com is a new website that endeavors to compel people to lean into generosity in more strategic, wise and leveraged ways. Built with families in mind, creators of the site are hoping that both novice and experienced givers will be challenged and inspired to be more intentional about giving as they journey through the site.

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What's Next for Philanthropy
Monitor Institute August 21, 2010
A host of intimidating forces is changing what philanthropy is called upon to do and how donors and foundations will accomplish their work in the future. In their new report, What's Next for Philanthropy, the Monitor Institute identifies ten emerging next practices that can help funders of all sorts increase their impact over the coming decade.

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Perils of Hipster Christianity
By BRETT MCCRACKEN, Wall Street Journal August 21, 2010
Hip, countercultural, and relevant is the approach many churches have taken to re-brand themselves in efforts to keep from losing young people. Yet Brett McCracken, the 20-something author of Hipster Christianity says when it comes to faith, young people don't want cool as much as they want real.

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Ten Ways the Internet Is Changing Evangelism and Missions
By John Edmiston, lausanneworldpulse.com August 9, 2010
With 1.7 billion active Internet users, and another three billion expected to be added in the next five years, the very nature and dynamic of Christian ministry is changing. Check out these ten reasons why the Internet is no longer just a tool for evangelism and missions, but "an ocean in which we must sink or swim."

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