Ernesto*’s life transformed when he accepted Jesus years ago. His priorities shifted drastically, with a burden to care for and serve others. One way Ernesto does this is through his rice farm. With each harvest, he prayed about bringing food to the tables of those in greatest need in his community.
Ernesto had a vision of his farm helping his community and sharing God’s love. He wanted to be like Joseph in the Bible who provided for his family and nation during a famine.
However, Ernesto needed help, too. He and his family found it difficult to thrive due to poor conditions in their country and a lack of business understanding for planning and budgeting.
When he received Micro-Business training because of a partner like you, his vision began to take shape. Micro-Business helped him plan ways to improve his business and in turn, his family and community’s lives.
Using his Micro-Business loan, Ernesto purchased farming supplies and additional rice plants to increase his profits.
Through Micro-Business, not only is Ernesto’s family reaping benefits, but his community does too. He’s hired members from his church to help work on the farm, changing their financial circumstances. He’s donated crops to those in need in his community from all walks of life, sharing the hope of Christ with this compassionate action.
Ernesto’s dream has only grown greater as he’s seen God’s hand at work. He hopes to build grain storage in the future to increase his giving abilities. Your meaningful partnership with business owners in the persecuted church makes transformation possible!
