In order to tackle the root cause of global poverty, we must be ready to support the most vulnerable affected by global poverty – children. Wes Stafford, former president and CEO of Compassion International, talks about the power of pain in each of our stories. Wess shares the hope and redemption of pain through the power of Jesus.
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Wess Stafford
President | Compassion InternationalLeveraging Your Past
Published May 12, 2015TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO
Church & Faith-BasedLeading OrganizationsIn order to tackle the root cause of global poverty, we must be ready to support the most vulnerable affected by global poverty – children. Wes Stafford, former president and CEO of Compassion International, talks about the power of pain in each of our stories. Wess shares the hope and redemption of pain through the power of Jesus.
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Wess Stafford
PresidentCompassion International
President of Compassion International. Dr. Wess Stafford is an internationally recognized advocate for children. Since 1977 he has worked with Compassion International and has served as President since 1993. He hosts a national radio program, Speak Up with Compassion®. Wess grew up as the son of missionaries and earned degrees from Moody Bible Institute, Biola University, Wheaton College and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Wess lives on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife Donna. They are the parents of two daughters, Jenny and Katie. Wess’ own life experiences have uniquely prepared him for his role. He often says, “Everything I really need to know to lead a multinational organization I learned from the poor, growing up in an African Village.”
Years at GLS 2009