by Nicole Leeper | May 22, 2012 | Haiti
By Scott Vair | PresidentDuring the months that followed the massive earthquake in Haiti in 2010, I spent a great deal of time in Port au Prince meeting with pastors and church leaders as we developed our Orphan and Vulnerable Child Program.During that time,...
by Nicole Leeper | May 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
by Jesse Blaine In less than a month, my wife and I, and our 9-month-old baby, are heading to Cambodia for a long-term assignment with World Orphans. While we are sad to leave our amazing church, our awesome friends, and loving family, we can’t wait to get there! But...
by Nicole Leeper | May 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Kevin Squires, Senior Director of Advocacy “Many small people, in many small places, do many small things, that can alter the face of the world.” –Anonymous In February 2011, a small group of people assembled together in Morgantown, WV, to answer a simple question:...
by Nicole Leeper | May 17, 2012 | Meet The Team
Name and position with World Orphans..Rick and Phyllis LaBranche: Ethiopia Country Director and Guesthouse Manager.What attracted you to your current position?The Lord led us into a joint ministry of hospitality while we were serving with Africa Inland Mission at Rift...
by Nicole Leeper | May 15, 2012 | South Africa
By Mike Krick | Senior Director of AdvocacyI have been studying the book of Habakkuk lately and have found myself going through some similar patterns as this prophet. God, how long before you listen? Do I have to yell before you come to the rescue? Why am I...
by Nicole Leeper | May 8, 2012 | Haiti, Journey Trips
By Emily Hilburn | J117 Coordinator”Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive should fail And the fields produce no food, Though the flock should be cut off from the fold And there be no cattle...
by Nicole Leeper | May 3, 2012 | Meet The Team
Name and position with World Orphans..Jeremy Resmer, Project Manager.What attracted you to your current position?The opportunity to work with great people and for an organization that makes a positive impact in the world. Where do you live and who do you live with?I...
by Nicole Leeper | May 1, 2012 | Church Partnership
By Kathy Davis | Holistic CarePaul, an apostle of Jesus Christ and a mighty man of faith, encountered affliction that left him so utterly burdened beyond his strength that there were times he despaired of life itself.2 Corinthians 1: 9-11 reminds us that there is...
by Nicole Leeper | Apr 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
All it takes is one person to catch God’s heart for the fatherless and good things begin to happen.Bryan Dietzel and his wife lead a Life Group through their church, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship. Last February, Bryan invited Alan Hunt, World Orphans VP of Advocacy, to...
by Nicole Leeper | Apr 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last month, a team of World Orphans board of directors and other leaders traveled together to Port au Prince, Haiti. This is a team of men accustomed to meeting regularly to lead and direct the ministry of World Orphans. Being together in Haiti was both unique and...
