ReThink Missions: Real Stories, Real Impact
By Chad Jordan
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Is it possible that charity and missions efforts have unintentionally harmed those whom we are trying to help? Through real stories form the developing world, this book will provide you with a better understanding of how to ReThink your current missions efforts in ways that allow for maximum impact on those you are seeking to help. This quick read connects the ideas of PovertyCure to real examples and shows what it practically looks like when we rethink poverty and rethink missions. It also draws from many great resources including When Helping Hurts and Toxic Charity, giving a quick snapshot of perspectives.
Chad Jordan
Chad Jordan is an author, speaker, and self-diagnosed unconventionalist. He is the author of Shut Up & Give?, ReThink Missions, & Three Jobs. He is also the founder of Cornerstone International, LLC, a development consulting firm, and Arrow Global Capital, an impact investing platform. In working to discover lasting solutions to global poverty, he has direct field experience across five continents. He holds a master's degree in international development from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
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