Matthew Smith, on Compassion International

This tour will be the first time we've worked with an organization called Compassion International, which I'm thrilled about. They're a child sponsorship ministry that works hand-in-hand with local churches around the world to meet the needs of children. It's an exciting model, because it empowers the local church with resources that they wouldn't otherwise have, and provides for physical, spiritual, and emotional needs--basically ministry to the whole person-- rather than just providing food or just evangelizing. I contend that when we come alive to the Gospel, which is what these hymns are about, then we come alive to loving our neighbors. To see the lives that have been changed through Compassion's efforts, to see how they've brought the hope of the Gospel into very dark, hopeless places-- that's something I want to be a part of. My wife and I have been Compassion sponsors for a few years now, and it's a privilege to hopefully see that effort multiplied through touring.

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Whole thing here http://www.matthewsmith.us/whodetails.php?id=6