080: Wil Crooks and Carolina Cardona on How to do Global Mission Work that Helps Without Hurting, and Why Relationships and Resources Are the Perfect Combo

Wil Crooks, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Children's HopeChest, mobilizes resources for the oppressed alongside Carolina Cardona, HopeChest Guatemala Director, who uses her U.S. business degree to serve her home country. This unique partnership has lasted for fourteen years and offers churches an opportunity like no other. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest. 

To put it bluntly, I love the way they do global ministry. So much so that we at Red Letter Living are teaming up with them for an epic Pastor’s Vision trip March 24-29, 2025.

On this vision trip, pastors and their spouse (or associate) willl have the opportunity to engage in different activities including evangelism, home visits, and connecting with children at HopeChest’s CarePoints. With only 30 spots available, this exclusive trip promises an intimate experience with other pastors from around the country. Each day, I’ll also be leading inspiring devotions, guiding you some Red Letter Challenge principles, and empowering you to embody the teachings of Jesus in your everyday life. All the details are at www.redletterchallenge.com/hopechest. And because I love golf and my wife loves coffee, we’ll even close the trip with a round of golf or a coffee tour in Antigua, Guatemala. So, yes, meaningful, impactful work, but also a day of fun and relaxation to close. But hurry, there are only 30 spots available total. So, get in now to connect more with not only Red Letter Living, but hopefully to find a great mission partner overseas in Children’s HopeChest. To find more info and to register for this trip go to www.redletterchallenge.com/hopechest. I truly hope that I’ll see you there.

Resources mentioned in the episode: 

HopeChest

Register for HopeChest Webinar with Zach September 12, 2024

Pastor’s Guatemala Vision Trip: March 24-29, 2025

Key insights from the episode: 

Relationships are key when you are doing mission work.- Carolina Cardona 

Resources without relationships are transactional. – Wil Crooks

When you are out of your normal, there’s an openness for learning and being disciplined. – Wil Crooks

We are not empowering others, we are partnering with others. – Wil Crooks

People are wanting to share their lives with you. – Carolina Cardona

Through our friendship model, we equip the kids with the agency to choose their sponsor, not the other way around. - Wil Crooks

The key to a successful mission partnership is an exit strategy at the end. - Wil Crooks

Carolina Cardona’s Challenge: Go on a trip ( in your neighborhood or internationally) and learn.

Wil Crook’s Challenge: Cross a border you have never crossed. 

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