Benin is one of the poorest countries in the world, with more than 30 percent of people living in poverty. Three in five children under the age of five suffer from chronic malnutrition, and children are severely affected by diseases such as malaria, AIDS, respiratory illness, and diarrhea, which are sometimes fatal.
Through “The Big Picture: An In-Depth Look at CEF Around the World,” you’ll get the scoop on 25 countries in the world where children are being taught about Jesus through our ministry.
Years ago we learned a lesson we’ve never forgotten. We were new recruits on a staff to train teens for summer ministry. The training week schedule offered only a few slivers of free time. We savored the mini-breaks—time for a quiet walk or a quick nap.
“Why do I have to give some of my money to God? He already has everything. I earned it and it’s mine.” Oh, is that so? Every Christian is a servant of God. Because we’re His servants, we are also His stewards. A steward is responsible for taking care of and managing what belongs to someone else.