Subject: The Power of Graduation

The Power of Graduation

March 15th, 2021 at 10:33 am EDT

Dear friend, We had a series of interviews this week with candidates for a new Five Talents position. It was great to see how people with dedication and skill have been drawn to our work. As we were discussing what makes Five Talents special and ef ...

VIDEO: Celebrating International Women's Day

March 8th, 2021 at 8:29 am EDT

Dear friend, Good Monday morning. Today is International Women’s Day. At Five Talents we’re celebrating women who’ve overcome great odds to build a brighter future for their families and communities. In this short video from Burundi meet one ...

One Year Ago. . . A Message from Myanmar

March 1st, 2021 at 10:23 am EDT

Dear friend, Please join me in this inspiring message from Maria Owen, our Program Manager working with our partners in Myanmar:It’s surreal to think of what life was like for all of us a year ago, just as news of the Coronavirus began to emerge ...

On the Road Again to Lent

February 22nd, 2021 at 8:56 am EDT

Dear friend, This last week Christians all over the world celebrated Ash Wednesday, as the Lenten season began and will last for 40 days until Easter. One of my favorite Lenten devotionals is written by Walter Brueggemann, and he writes, “We ...

Honoring Servant Leaders

February 15th, 2021 at 9:45 am EDT

Good Monday morning and Happy Presidents’ Day, As our nation honors and reflects on the lives of great leaders, I’m inspired by men and women around the world who exercise leadership through service. We live in remarkable times, and I am gratef ...

Video: A Journey to South Sudan

February 8th, 2021 at 7:46 am EDT

Dear friend, Good Monday morning, Join Five Talents in this inspiring 2-minute video on a journey to Renk, South Sudan. Meet some of our partners and participants, and discover the impact that you make with Five Talents. This month churches across ...

A Chance to Change

February 1st, 2021 at 7:42 am EDT

Dear friend, Good Monday morning. Have you ever wanted to change? That’s what ‘Jean’ wanted for most of his life. His story is both tragic and triumphant. Today he has a special message for you, straight from the heart of Africa. Learn more i ...

An Orchard Blossoms in Uganda

January 18th, 2021 at 7:22 am EDT

For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver. – Martin Luther King, Jr.Dear friend, Good Monday morning. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had amazing insights ...

Look at the good you have done! A new Land Cruiser

January 11th, 2021 at 10:13 am EDT

Dear friends, Look at the good you have done! Our partners in the Renk region of South Sudan are so excited that the new Land Cruiser you all helped us purchase just arrived this last week. They were able to locate a good vehicle in the capital of ...

Great Joy!

January 4th, 2021 at 8:16 am EDT

Dear Friend, I don’t know about you, but for me, it feels good to have 2020 behind us. This has been a difficult year, of course, for almost everyone. Some have known loved ones who have been very sick or have died because of COVID-19. Some have ...