Ministry Spotlight: Samaritan’s Purse
From time to time WordJourney focuses on some of the ministries doing the work of the Lord, large and small. Beginning today, we’re rolling out a new feature–Ministry Spotlight–to give our readers a concise overview of their operation.
Founded: 1970 by Bob Pierce. Today, the organization is run by Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham.
Mission: Based on the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37). In the name of Jesus Christ, Samaritan’s Purse seeks to go to the “…aid of the world’s poor, sick, and suffering,” by providing food, shelter and other needs. Through their work, the organization believes that it gives them the opportunity to share the gospel message.
Projects: Organization is active in more than 100 countries, providing assistance to victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine, and persecution. Samaritan’s Purse is active throughout the U.S. wherever disaster strikes. Globally, they have responded to recent disasters including the Haitian earthquake, Myanamar cyclone and wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. Organization has a number of outreaches including Operation Christmas Child, World Medical Mission, Children’s Heart Project and Turn on the Tap, the latter a water purification program.
Budget: $319 million (projected income for 2010)
Notables: Since 2000, Samaritan’s Purse has been recognized by SmartMoney magazine as the most efficient religious charity.
World Headquarters:
Samaritan’s Purse
P.O. Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828-262-1980
samaritanspurse.org
Resources
FEMA Success Stories: State, FEMA and Volunteers Work Together to Help Re-Build Eagle
MLive.com: Spring Arbor University senior seeks donation to help provide clean water in Sudan
Wheaton College — Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals: Robert “Bob” Pierce
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