Paradigm Shift

Founded in 2007, Paradigm Shift is a Christian non-profit organization that trains churches to more effectively serve the poor in their communities. Specifically, we show churches how to provide business training, microloans, mentorship, and biblical discipleship as methods of ministering to entrepreneurs with small businesses (typically earning le... ss than $10 per day). Ultimately, the goal of Paradigm Shift is to see the local church serve the poor, and for the poor to come to know Christ while being empowered with the skills and opportunity to provide for themselves and their families. We believe the church, like Christ, should be at the forefront of meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of its community. My role with Paradigm Shift is the Business Development Coordinator, which entails monitoring and evaluating the small businesses of entrepreneurs who receive microloans through our program. Initially I will be helping to develop the underwriting and structuring of the microloans. In the future I will also be visiting the townships where the entrepreneurs operate their small businesses to analyze best practices as well as impediments to success. I am excited to see people be empowered to lift themselves out of poverty. The resulting improvements in nutrition, education, and healthcare can have a multi-generational impact in South Africa. But most of all I hope the entrepreneurs in our program see the love of God through us and enter into a relationship with Him through His son Jesus Christ.Read More