Answer the Call: Engaging Faith Communities Learn, Love, Lead
Learn
1. Discover more about global poverty and God's heart for the poor with this suggested reading list:
About God's heart for the poor:
- The Hole in our Gospel by Richard Sterns
- Barefoot Church by Brandon Hatmaker
- Toxic Charity by Bub Lupton
- When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett
- Generous Justice by Tim Keller
About microfinance:
- Banker to the Poor by Muhammed Yunis
- Portfolios of the Poor by Daryl Collins
- Unpoverty by Mark Lutz
About global poverty and development:
- Poor Economics by Banerjee
- More than Good Intentions by Dean Karlan
- Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen
- The Bottom Billion by Paul Collier
- Dead Aid by Dambisa Moyo
- The End of Poverty by Jeffrey Sachs
2. Meet Opportunity International's inspiring clients.
3. Dive into Opportunity International's model of holistic transformation.
Love
1. Pray for our ministry, that:
- Opportunity might act as an example to our competitors of how an organization can love and support clients beyond business relationships.
- Opportunity's staff would be blessed with a spirit of perseverance and press on toward the goal of serving our many clients whilst carrying the responsibility of the many projects and programs in progress.
2. Experience the reality of our clients' lives through a Trust Group simulation with your community group or Bible study.
Download Simulation Instructions
3. Share about Opportunity International.
Lead
1. Travel on an Insight Trip to see firsthand the work of Opportunity International. 2. Support Opportunity International's transformational work.
3. Meet with our Faith Outreach team.
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