Transcript of the Introductory Video on Indeigogo Crowdfunding Platform

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August 27, 2014

Just the fact that you are watching this video online is evidence that you and I are among the top one billion inhabitants of our shared planet.

We are very fortunate that our basic needs for food, clothing and shelter have been met. We might not have all the latest and greatest products that we want. But we do know where our next meal is coming from. And everyone we know can read.

Yet today there are 7 billion people on planet earth. The bottom 2 billion barely survives on less than 2 dollars a day. And a majority of those are illiterate.

We could never afford to ship them all the food that they need daily. But we can educate them to raise more crops.

We cannot ship to them our drinking water but we can teach them proven ways to drill wells or better filter river water.

We cannot adopt all of the tens of millions of orphans around the world. But we can help their orphanages teach them to become better readers. And that improved reading will pave the way to a more hopeful future.

When I go into large grocery stores and malls I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the abundance on the shelves. Here in the developed world we have a more options than we can count.

Yet I reflect on those who live in remote villages in parts of Africa and India who have very few options. The poorest ones do not have the knowledge, skills or resources to improve their lives. They are seriously stuck in a rut of generational poverty.

When I notice the vast difference between the abundance of our options and the scarcity of theirs, it troubles me.

I have known since I was a teen that I will give an account for my life to God. So I seek to use my time and talents wisely.

I deeply desire to have lived a life that was worthwhile.

I have been passionately seeking to find and fulfill my purpose in this life.

I think I have found my purpose and I invite you to join me in the adventures that are ahead.

For many years I have been researching, planning and preparing to launch an educational nonprofit named Our Stewardship Community.

I urge you to read the text description just below this video for a simple summary overview. Then follow the links there to learn more details.

THANK YOU