by Grace Keel | Jan 1, 2023 | Blog, Interns
At the Global Staff Conference in Uganda, sitting at a table with people from all over the world, I was slightly overwhelmed. Leslie Dawson, Edify’s Director of Spiritual Formation, stepped onto the small stage and shared about what the first day would look...
by Lexie Smith | Nov 29, 2022 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
“You are the light of the world… In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:14,16 (NIV). During this Holiday season, we celebrate the Father for giving us His Son. We remember in...
by Grace Keel | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog, Christian Transformation, Training
One of our three main pillars is training. In each of our operating countries, we provide various types of training that the in-country staff carry out alongside our training partners. In Peru, four different types of training are offered: business skills,...
by Lexie Smith | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community, Reflections
“There should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part...
by Lexie Smith | Aug 22, 2022 | Blog, Uganda
Uganda is a country where a child’s unlimited, God-given potential often goes untapped in the never-ending wake of poverty cycles. For many families, there is continuous tension between choosing to send children to school or have them work to help meet basic...
by Grace Keel | Aug 3, 2022 | Blog, Dominican Republic, Interns
Throughout my time as a Marketing and Communications Intern, I was charged with writing two blog posts. As an Enneagram 3, I wanted to write something that was moving but informative, intellectual but funny. As I took time to decide what to write, I heard about an...
by Tim Stansberry | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog, Family Camp, Reflections
Anyone familiar with Edify could tell you that the book When Helping Hurts played a significant role in influencing Edify’s operations. It details where the vast majority of efforts to alleviate poverty go wrong and how both individuals and organizations can go about...
by McKenna Schrader | Jun 6, 2022 | Blog
Every year Edify hosts couples, families, and individuals to see our work around the world. These trips give an opportunity to experience first-hand the culture of the countries we operate in and allow an in-depth look at our work. The trips also provide an...
by McKenna Schrader | May 3, 2022 | Blog
On March 22, our dear brother and friend, Luis Sena, went home to be with Jesus. For those of you who knew Luis, you knew the blessing he was — a biblical worldview Kingdom builder, a wise mentor, and a dear friend. As an early pioneer of Edify, he had a...
by Derren Lee | Apr 4, 2022 | Blog, Interns, Reflections
I used to imagine in my future that every day would hold something new. In the past couple of years, though, that future hasn’t seemed exhilarating. Instead, it seemed exhausting. In my 21st century American context, constant busyness is good, preferable even. I...
