The Truth About Volunteering with Lions in Africa

The Truth About Volunteering with Lions in Africa

Volunteering with lions has generated a lot of media attention recently highlighting the severe abuse the animals endure in captivity and in many so called sanctuaries. Yet, people are still shelling out big bucks to work with programs that allow gross unethical treatment of lions. Here's the truth about volunteering with lions in Africa. By: Alison Lee Rubie Alison Lee Rubie runs the Instag...
The Prosperity Gospel and Short-Term Missions

The Prosperity Gospel and Short-Term Missions

More money does not equal more blessed - we need to learn this at a deeper level. So for this post I focus on the prosperity Gospel. By: DJ Schuetze DJ Schuetze is the President of Door of Faith Orphanage: Changing lives through serving others; President of 
The Danger of Short-Term Mission Trips

The Danger of Short-Term Mission Trips

Short-term mission trips can get a bad wrap and with some good reason. While many think they aren't effective, if done responsibly they can make a difference for a community and you! By: DJ Schuetze DJ Schuetze is the President of Door of Faith Orphanage: Changing lives through serving others; President of Strong To...
Kenyan Schools-How to Sponsor a Child’s Education

Kenyan Schools-How to Sponsor a Child’s Education

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Rising mandatory fees for Kenyan schools and social issues are causing a decline in kids getting an education. While there’s no easy solution, there’s something people can do to help–sponsor a child’s education. “We need some initial set-ups, which is $250 to get the uniforms, textbooks, shoes and bedding all bought. We also need monthly tuition fees, which depending on the grade-lev...
Refugee Volunteering Opportunities in Greece

Refugee Volunteering Opportunities in Greece

Although the refugee crisis in Greece isn’t dominating headlines anymore, it’s an ongoing serious problem. People are still fleeing from war-torn Syria and making their way to the Greek island of Lesbos where camps are overcrowded, conditions are poor and refugees don’t feel welcomed.
Orphanages and the Crazy Cat Lady Syndrome

Orphanages and the Crazy Cat Lady Syndrome

People often don’t think about it, but orphanages tend to have distinct personalities. Some great, many not so great, but every orphanage has its quirks, weirdness, and oddities. Not unlike many churches: the legalistic one, the liberal one, those crazy charismatics, the one with the GREAT coffee, etc. Just like people tend to land in gray or shifting categories: the jock, the musician, the quie...
I’d Rather Help Kids in America-My Own Country First

I’d Rather Help Kids in America-My Own Country First

"I’d rather help kids in America," is something DJ Schuetze, President of Door of Faith Orphanage in Mexico hears at times and is taken back by the reaction, which he explains why below. DJ Schuetze is the President of Door of Faith Orphanage: Changing lives through serving others; President of Strong Tower Min...