Would your ministry be prepared if it was legally challenged for operating according to your religious convictions?Unfortunately, what once felt like a distant and unlikely threat is becoming more of a reality every day. Would your shelter be protected if you chose not to let a man who identifies as a woman stay in the […]

It's no secret that work, marriage, and education are key to overcoming poverty. However, welfare programs frequently penalize individuals who take steps toward stability - specifically by penalizing work and marriage. Fortunately, there are tools to assist church and nonprofit leaders to help their clients understand and, potentially, avoid the pitfalls of the welfare system. […]

While many adults learn best through informal interaction, word of mouth, and trial-and-error, many attempts at life skills classes for our low-income neighbors are done in formally-structured settings that can feel intimidating or even disconnected from their reality. Join True Charity and The Chalmers Center, the organization behind the popular book When Helping Hurts, as […]

Poverty-fighting nonprofits share a common vision: they want to see poverty eradicated and a flourishing life available to everyone. In theory, that common vision is a uniting force. In practice, however, division runs rampant between organizations with similar goals. If left unchecked, pride and greed can crowd out the humility and generosity necessary for effective […]