Vernon’s Blog

When it comes to numbers and figures, sometimes the scope is just too wide to grasp, too cut and dry to internalize into something meaningful. How can we connect with the people behind the numbers? Over the course of 20 years, God has allowed me to be involved in some of the most incredible opportunities to serve those in impoverished communities around the world. I’ve come to realize that each and every face tells a story about a life that has been changed. In order for us to fully understand the significance of the impact being made, we...

Today, the Chinese New Year is being celebrated by millions around the world. It is a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. This year, I am praying specifically for new life to take hold of China, particularly for the millions of Christ followers who are boldly sharing the Gospel under threat of persecution. In China, it is illegal to be a part of a church that is unregistered with the government. It is also illegal to meet outdoors or to worship in public places. Shouwang Church in Beijing trespasses each of these requirements—but not as...

It’s been two years since Haiti was shaken by the strongest earthquake the region has sustained in the past 200 years. Already considered the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti was left in utter ruin after the quake, literally collapsing from the inside out. Even today, the national palace is entrenched in rubble, as a vast majority of the earthquake debris has yet to be touched, let alone removed. I remember being there, only a few days after the earthquake, witnessing some of the most unbelievable sights I’ve seen in my...

2011 has been an incredible year for World Help. God has blessed us with more opportunities than ever to provide help and hope all around the world. Because of you, we’ve impacted over 4.5 million lives so far this year! As 2011 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to ask you to partner with us by making a special year-end gift. All gifts given online or postmarked before midnight (EST) on December 31 are tax deductible and will make a tremendous difference as we move forward into 2012. Once again, in every campaign, project, or cause,...

North Korea’s infamous leader, Kim Jong-Il, passed away on December 17. Kim’s youngest son, Kim Jong-un, is preparing to assume power over the Communist regime and is virtually unknown to the international community. Many speculate that his inexperience will make him vulnerable to power struggles within the already fragile and unpredictable government. This marks the beginning of an extremely critical time of transition for North Korea’s leadership, government, and country as a whole. North Korean believers fear for their lives and that...