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November 1, 2007
Microfinance and churches
I googled microfinance and churches. I thought it would be interesting to see if any churches/denominations were already using microfinancing as a model to accomplish their global missions strategy. I found this press release that announces a denominational relationship between Opportunity International and the Presbyterian Foundation Group.
The Presbyterian Foundation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has named Opportunity International a validated ministry mission, which will increase the opportunities for Presbyterian churches to work with the world's largest Christian microfinance organization in efforts to help the poorest of the working poor around the world.
The press release also outlines specific churches and how they are already working with Opportunity International.
I think this is a pretty cool way to tie stewardship directly to ministry. And it helps those who are giving to see a measurable impact which is something more and more people are requesting. They don't just want to give money to a machine who will in turn decide how to use their money. Those who give want to be able to have a say in where the money goes and how it's used.
Posted by bstroup at November 1, 2007 1:13 AM
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