How did the kind efforts of a group of Americans to build a meetinghouse end up destroying a poor Mexican church? What is so radically different about the church “Hamid” is part of in Southeast Asia, and the blessing they receive from America? How was a chronically impoverished community transformed from asking for handouts to being excited about what they are able to do for themselves?
Here is a talk from Church Day at Camp Week 2020. Using stories and examples, Clyde Zimmerman explores principles of community development, and how these principles may complement church planting. Clyde challenges us to ask whether the “help” we offer is really about them or about us.
Watch it now on our website or Youtube channel.
