﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>HFC Blog</title><link>http://www.hfci.org</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 01:46:32 GMT</pubDate><description /><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 May 1912 01:46:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>"The Gift of a Loan"</title><link>http://www.hfci.org/the-gift-of-a-loan</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:16:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dave Karstens</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>How would the spiritual impact of your Church be different if all members were unemployed or earning the minimum wage? &nbsp;What would happen if Christian entreprenuers were able to receive the necessary money to start a business with the help of their church when they have an approved business plan. &nbsp;A business that provided Christian entreprenuers a place to live, food to eat, education for their children, as well as financial resources for the Church through obedience in tithing. &nbsp;What impact on your Church would 10 new member-owned businesses have? &nbsp;How about 40 new member-owned businesses?</p>
<p>Harvest Field Corners has witnessed the powerful impact of the "Gift of a Loan" ... providing financial opportunity and hope to impoverished, persecuted Christians in Pakistan. &nbsp;In addition to the financial impact, HFC has witnessed a transformation of believers, who were once considered a burden to the Church and then became a blessing. &nbsp;We call this MicroEnterprise Life Solutions.</p>
<p>In 2009, HFC reached a milestone as our loan fund in Pakistan reached $100,000. &nbsp;We've made approximately 300 loans since 2006 and work with 36 Churches. &nbsp;Currently the average micro-loan is $600 (the approx. annual income for most PK Christians) and financially impacts up to 17 people. Our next milestone is $250,000 in loan funds. &nbsp; Think about the spiritual impact generated by a loan fund providing 417 loans, impacting over 7,000 people, that is re-cycled 4 x's every 10 years.</p>
<p>Click below to see how our "Gift of a Loan" strategy works and the impact it has in the body of Christ building His Kingdom. &nbsp;In subsequent issues, we'll share examples of the spiritual impact in Pakistan through MicroEnterprise Life Solutions.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.hfci.org/the-gift-of-a-loan</guid></item><item><title>Economy vs. Spiritual Impact?</title><link>http://www.hfci.org/economy-vs-spiritual-impact</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:07:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dave Karstens</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>The economy continues to dominate the news, e.g. 10%+ unemployment, foreclosures, real estate values plummeting, retirement fund values plunge, credit "crunch", TARP funds, layoffs, State &amp; Local government services slashed, on and on it goes. &nbsp;If you've avoided becoming a "statistic" - Praise God - but you probably know someone who hasn't been as fortunate.</p>
<p>The impact on families, neighborhoods, cities, etc. are apparent all around us. &nbsp;But have you thought about how it has impacted your Church? &nbsp;What is the impact on ministry to Believers within your Church and the evangelistic impact of your Church to the world outside? &nbsp;Now multiply that by thousands of Churches across America, what is the collective<br />
affect on Kingdom Building efforts by followers of Christ?</p>
<p>In spite of the economy, with or without us, God will continue to build his Kingdom. &nbsp;We just feel priviledged that He is using us to play a part in a place that He has strategically placed us. &nbsp;Please read the articles below to see how God's word is spreading. &nbsp;Let us know if you'd like to partner with us.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.hfci.org/economy-vs-spiritual-impact</guid></item></channel></rss>
