Brandon Stiver has lived and worked in Tanzania, California and now in Tacoma, WA. Brandon started off his work with at-risk kids working in the child welfare sector in Moshi, Tanzania. After taking a hiatus in the states, he and his family returned to Moshi to setup a non-profit to care for kids, but with … Continue reading Podcast: Getting Kids Home with Brandon Stiver (Season 1, Episode 5)
News on HCD Chile Meetings
I seem to be finding less and less time to keep family and friends up to date on our work here in Costa Rica and Latin America. But I wanted to share a few thoughts from my time in Chile. Back in December, in representation of ESEPA, I was invited to join a number of … Continue reading News on HCD Chile Meetings
Missions Week at ESEPA
We recently wrapped up missions weeks at ESEPA. What a great week it was with William Taylor of the World Evangelical Alliance. William Taylor was born here in Costa Rica and taught for a number of years at a Seminary in Guatemala as an adult. He is a well known author and speaker so we … Continue reading Missions Week at ESEPA
Rereading Scripture – mutual ground for multi-generational-sensitive Bible reading
Here are some more thoughts (a follow up from previous post) on rereading Scripture from a contextually sensitive interpretation: ________________________________ The practice of hermeneutics is one that needs to be carefully treaded upon, but one that must be consulted if we are to read the Bible for the sake of our children as Nolan Fewell … Continue reading Rereading Scripture – mutual ground for multi-generational-sensitive Bible reading
Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Targets Venezuela
I returned last Wednesday from an amazing week in Venezuela. I and others were invited to help launch the child abuse prevention campaign called "Buen Trato." It was a fascinating week of teaching, listening and building friendships. The Youth For Christ team from Uruguay called "Claves" did an amazing job in leading us all through … Continue reading Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Targets Venezuela
Reflections from the Community
I just returned from Venezuela and will write more about my trip in a couple of days, but wanted to share this reflection. It was one of those therapuetic experiences that God is good enough to give us once in a while. As many of you are aware, this is the organization where our family … Continue reading Reflections from the Community
Latin America in the news
I am tempted to give away my political bent here, but will probably go PC in order to get to my real point. I just happened to look out my window today in San José to see a black limousine with U.S. flags flying on the front with an entourage of police and security units … Continue reading Latin America in the news
Development and Justice 