“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.” —Jesus, Matthew 5:9, The Message It’s no secret that division is running rampant. We’re quick to disagree—often passionately—and divide. Pets: Dogs vs. cats. [Dogs for the...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
I’m grateful for those who have reached out over the last weeks to ask how HOPE International is impacted by the recent changes to U.S. foreign assistance funding. Thank you for your concern, friendship, and prayers. The short answer is that outside of one-time funding opportunities (e.g., related to COVID-19 shut-downs), HOPE does not accept...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
A decade ago, Chris Horst, Anna Haggard and I published Mission Drift. Recognizing how prevalent drift is within organizations, we have been on a journey to answer the question, “How do we remain Mission True?” Internally at HOPE, we designed an assessment—a project completed thanks to Becca Spradlin’s tremendous investment of time and effort. This...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
Few evils disturb our conscience like human trafficking. The statistics are unspeakable: One in every 150 people are trapped in modern slavery,[1] and 25 percent of victims are children under the age of 18.[2] I have tremendous respect for the work of International Justice Mission (IJM), The Human Trafficking Institute, Redeem International, A21, and other...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
Last week we celebrated the launch of Lead with Prayer, a book three years in the making. At the conclusion of a book project, I often have a favorite interview or insight, and this book was rife with possibility. It took shape from the wisdom shared in over 100 hours of interviews with world-changing leaders...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
I first recognized that I had a prayer problem, ironically, on one of HOPE International’s quarterly days of prayer. When a facilitator invited our team to pray silently, I ventured outside for a prayer walk—but spent my “prayer time” ruminating over operational and staffing challenges HOPE was facing. My internal RPMs were revving, and I...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
Some years ago, author and New York Times columnist David Brooks spoke of the difference between résumé virtues and eulogy virtues. He posited that although most of us would agree that eulogy virtues—things like compassion, faithfulness, and courage—matter most, it’s résumé virtues—marketable skills—that we most often invest in building. This temptation may be especially great...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
I have grown to love public speaking. Staring out at faces and trying to communicate is exhilarating. However, put me in front of a camera, staring into nothingness, and I flounder. So when a foundation that supports HOPE’s work invited me to participate in a video series they were recording in Chattanooga, TN, a few months...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
For 476 days, we’ve heard about the dire realities of war in Ukraine: Thriving cities abandoned. Loved ones missing. Lives and livelihoods plundered. Just last week, farmers HOPE previously served in the Kherson region woke up to the reality of losing yet another harvest. With fields under water from enemy attacks on the Kakhovka Hydroelectric...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
The story of Good Friday didn’t begin that morning. The narrative arc opens many years earlier in Bethlehem, with the miraculous fulfillment of prophecies spoken long ago. The story of an anticipated Savior unfolds with miraculous healings and captivating teachings to growing crowds. But the narrative arc peaks on the night before Good Friday. The...Continue reading| Peter K Greer