Hunger/Homelessness - articles
Thomas leading church to feed hungry children
“I’m hungry!” Those words evoke a compassionate heart, especially when spoken by a child.
Nelle Thomas and a host of volunteers at Elizabethtown’s New Hope Community Church have such hearts. more »
By Todd Deaton - Apr 15, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Mississippi River Ministry surpasses 20,000 professions of faith
The Southern Baptist Mississippi River Ministry (MRM) has reached a new milestone. More than 20,000 people have come to know Christ as Savior since MRM began in 1992. more »
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Event raises $8,400 for World Hunger Fund
PRINCETON, W.Va.—During the 30 hours that 150 believers fasted at Immanuel Baptist Church in Princeton, W.V., 31,250 people died of starvation around the world. more »
By Mark Kelly - Mar 31, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Gaza relief effort underway
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Southern Baptist food relief is making its way into the Gaza Strip to help people suffering in the aftermath of a three-week Israeli military offensive earlier this year. more »
By Mark Kelly - Mar 5, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Biofuel: The dangerous consequences of good intentions
As responsible human beings we should be concerned always about doing harm to this planet we inhabit together. As a Christian I believe people of faith have a sacred responsibility to engage in creation care – never treating the earth or its atmosphere as though it is ours to do with as we please. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 10, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Hunger/Homelessness, Science, Environment
Reduction in homelessness: Let us pause to praise good news
The federal government has announced that the country has cut the number of “chronically homeless people” by approximately 30 percent between 2005 and 2007. more »
By Richard Land - Aug 1, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Are conservatives really happier?
In his book, Who Really Cares: the surprising truth about compassionate Conservatives) (Basic Books 2006), Syracuse University Professor Arthur C. more »
By Richard Land - Apr 14, 2008
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
World Hunger - Canada
“At present, there are over 2600 food banks and related agencies operating in nearly 550 communities across Canada. According to the Canadian Association of Food Banks’ Hunger Count 2004, almost one million Canadians receive emergency food hampers each and every month, a figure which has risen 122% since 1989 (8.5% since 2003). more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - General
- 852 million people across the world are hungry, up from 842 million a year ago.
- Every day, more than 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes—one child every five seconds. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006 - (2)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Beginning A Hunger Ministry
The North American Mission Board (NAMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention gives the following suggestions for beginning a hunger ministry:
- Be culturally sensitive.
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness