Thank you...from GAIN.

My friend Al, who serves Cru as the President of the Global Aid Network, asked me if he could write a letter to you.  He is also a supported missionary and knows the importance of all you do to allow us to serve.  

October 1, 2017

I serve as the CEO and president of Global Aid Network® (GAiN®), the humanitarian arm of Cru®. The mission of GAiN is to take the love of Jesus Christ into the toughest places on earth by relieving suffering, restoring dignity, and revealing hope. We currently provide humanitarian resources and coaching in more than 30 countries.

When I assumed leadership of GAiN in 2014, I found the ministry had difficulty in growing and in turnover of staff members. So, I asked Barrett to access our ministry and provide coaching for our leadership team. I am so happy I did.

I got to know Barrett in his role as the Global Crisis Manager when I was an overseas missionary. I saw his gifting and strengths. 

When I was looking for someone I could count on for honest feedback, a person who could be trusted and who walked with the Lord, I called on Barrett. He has come alongside our leadership team to facilitate a process of team-building to gain trust, to deal with conflict, and to know each other well. As a result, our effectiveness has increased. Then Barrett guided us through a process of strategic planning that focused our mission—this has improved our effectiveness, raised morale, and increased our capacity to help refugees and the "least of these" around the world.

So, I wanted to thank you, their partners, for your prayers and financial support for Barrett and Dayna that enables them to accomplish the mission God has set before them. I value and appreciate your role in this mission. Please keep him in your prayers as we are about to have a two-day leadership team meeting that will continue the process God has us doing through Barrett’s guidance.

Pray also for GAiN to meet the needs of hurting and hopeless people around the world. Our website, www.gainusa.org, has additional specific prayer requests. Pray God will use our ministry to provide help and hope to these people.

Again, thank you for your support and prayers for Dayna and Barrett. We really love them. 

Peace, al 

We really appreciate Al's kind words.  I want you to know that the GAIN team has worked very hard to clarify their mission, communicate their plan to their team and their partners.  Over the last year they have seen a 30% growth in the amount of humanitarian assistance they have been able to provide to assist Cru ministries around the world.  They have done the hard work to move toward organizational health.

And when I think about the many financial partners who support GAIN and their staff, it is satisfying that the team is becoming more effective and focused.  The aid they provide to great need is also resulting in credibility and access to our ministries in these locations.  Churches are being planted and ministries strengthened because of their work.

Thank you for allowing us to serve them and others.  We are so grateful for your generous partnership with us.