Ministry Amidst Extreme Poverty
Serving tHOSE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY
Five Talents' work around the world is inspired by the biblical Parable of the Talents and the call of Jesus to minister good news to the poor.
Five Talents works closely with local churches worldwide to offer literacy and financial education, small group savings, and business development to those living in extreme poverty.
I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me. (Matthew 25:35-36)
Reaching the Marginalized
We focus on marginalized communities and areas that traditional mission agencies do not reach. Our programs are open to participants from any faith community-or no faith at all- but lessons are drawn from the Bible and the training and small groups are coordinated in partnership with local churches or Christian development organizations. Evangelism and gospel proclamation are not featured directly in our training curriculum; however, through prayer, small group fellowship and the involvement of local churches, there are many opportunities to share the message of Christ in word and deed.
In addition to the economic and social transformation that takes place through our programs, many participants report a new relationship with God through Jesus Christ, renewed faith, and/or spiritual growth. Here are a few testimonies and reflections from the field:
