Supporting The Vision

The church is the hope of the world … Here at the Willow Creek Association we believe that to the core of our being. It's why we exist. If you've been around us much you also know our strategy—change a leader … change a church … change a church … change a community … and eventually the world! The commitment to that strategy compelled us to create The Leadership Summit 13 years ago. Since then, it's become an integral tool for like-minded churches and ministries who believe in this cause. This year we have strengthened this vision through a special relationship with Compassion International, one of the world's preeminent evangelical child development ministries.

Compassion International understands that to implement a great child development program, they require powerful, effective churches in the impoverished communities of the world where they serve. Churches that are led by visionary indigenous pastors. That's why over the years they have shared the vision of The Leadership Summit with the WCA and enabled thousands of church pastors in the developing world to attend The Global Leadership Summit.

And now we are honored to have Compassion underwrite the expansion of The Leadership Summit to dozens of global venues where we've never been before. Compassion's heart beats for the child in dire circumstances, but they are also passionate for the churches that serve them.

The Leadership Summit is blessed to partner with an amazing ministry that cares about the cause of Christ through the Church and the children in their communities!

Compassion. Releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.

Join Compassion Today In Making a Difference!

"Releasing children in poverty in Jesus' name" requires a personal commitment from a child's local church. It also requires commitment from the Church as a worldwide community.

Through a partnership with Compassion, your church can directly impact any one of the more than 4,600 local churches we partner with worldwide. Meanwhile, your congregation's hearts are nurtured and expanded as they experience the hope and growth made possible in Jesus' name.

Things Your Church Can Do To Fight Poverty:

1. Dedicate a service to giving children in poverty HOPE! Change the world - one life at time - through Compassion's
   Child Sponsorship Program.
2. Lower the infant mortality rate. Rescue, nurture and disciple little ones through Compassion's Child Survival Program.
3. Invest in a leader. Educate, train and disciple young servant leaders through Compassion's Leadership Development Program.
4. Confront the symptoms of poverty. Help children overcome the obstacles of HIV/AIDS, malaria, lack of clean water, and more - through Compassion's Complimentary Intervention Programs.

Initiating the partnership is simple

Take a first step towards changing the world by inquiring about a partnership.

Call one of Compassion's Church Relations Representatives at (866) 607-5162
E-mail Compassion with questions or to get started today or
Visit our website at www.compassion.com/wca.