World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns will retire effective Oct. 1, 2018. Read his reflections about 20 years of timeless lessons, recorded in the Bible and borne out in his experience.
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In God’s economy, people are ‘priceless’
World Vision U.S. president Rich Stearns, who is retiring at the end of September, reflects on his time leading World Vision and how Jesus proved how priceless all people are to God, which changes everything.
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God’s superheroes make the world ‘better, safer’ for children
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns says children need someone to stand up for them so they can have a safe and happy childhood like our own children do. This isn’t the work of Superman or Wonder Woman. We’re the superheroes God wants to repurpose.
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The dream of clean water
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns shares about the unexpected benefits of clean water and his dream to bring clean water to all people in our project areas in Rwanda in five years.
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A life and death story of clean water in Rwanda
Twenty-four years after the genocide in Rwanda, children like Julius — a top student in his school — continue to die from poverty and lack of clean water. As Rich Stearns wraps up his tenure as World Vision U.S. president, he is dedicated to ending this needless loss of life in Rwanda and around the world.
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Rich Stearns reflects on the Rev. Billy Graham’s death
The Rev. Billy Graham died Feb. 21, 2018. World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on the impact and legacy Billy Graham had on the world.
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When Rich Stearns met Billy Graham
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns had the honor of hearing the Rev. Billy Graham speak several decades ago and then to meet him in person in 2010. He recalls those experiences.
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World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns announces retirement
After nearly 20 years as World Vision U.S. president, Rich Stearns announced on January 9 his plans to retire. A national search to select a new leader and the subsequent leadership transition process will take place over the course of 2018.
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Loving our enemy: A Thanksgiving challenge
It’s only because we’re loved and forgiven that we can love and forgive others. Pastors in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley demonstrate this in their care for refugees. This Thanksgiving, Rich Stearns challenges us to look at generosity differently.
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The gospel is a gift we must share
Rich Stearns ponders how sometimes a simple gift can change a life and multiply on in unforeseen ways. He received the gift of the gospel.