“Incredible young people!” This was the sentiment of the CWR team that recently visited the Family Development Foundation (FDF) in Monterrey, Mexico. During a meeting with some of the leaders, Ed Delgado, president of CHET (training center for Hispanic church leaders), asked four high- school students how they would engage with a new community. These students grew up in neighborhoods near FDF and became involved in the organization through its community programs. Their responses were:
- Do an assessment of the community.
- Pray and seek what God would have us do.
- Identify leaders.
- Determine the available resources, both inside and outside the community.
- Develop a strategy and plan.
The CWR team was amazed at how these high-school students, at their young age, already possess a depth of understanding and experience in community development.
