Eugene Cho
@EugeneCho
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President/CEO @Bread4TheWorld. Speaker. Pastor for nearly 30 years. Founder @OneDaysWages, Author https://t.co/flMM7k9F1Y https://t.co/rkFU4DUYNJ
Washington, DC / Seattle
Joined March 2009
** Book Announcement ** Here's my new book, Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics (March 1). I'm so nervous because I know that everyone will disagree with something from the book but may God use it to challenge the Church: https://t.co/cxABvxvEED
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We live in incredibly polarizing times but we should never condone or encourage politically motivated violence. May we be in prayer for Charlie Kirk & his family. I pray for him as a fellow human, a fellow American & while we may have differences, as a fellow brother in Christ.
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Bread for the World issued a statement on final passage of the budget reconciliation bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. The budget reconciliation bill cuts SNAP funding by close to $200 billion over ten years and cuts Medicaid funding by $1
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“Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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And also, happy 70th birthday to @RickSteves! Here’s to your health, more travels, more bridge building, and the ongoing pursuit of a world without hunger @bread4theworld. Thank you for being such an inspiration to many people.
We were proud to honor @RickSteves with the Rev. Art Simon Award for Faithful Service to End Hunger at our 22nd Annual Gala. His global perspective, storytelling, and advocacy have brought thousands into the fight to end hunger. Thank you, Rick, for your unwavering commitment to
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The Trump admin’s “skinny budget” would eliminate key U.S. humanitarian aid programs, putting millions at risk. Humanitarian aid = <1% of the budget. Lives saved = countless. Read Rev. Eugene Cho’s full statement: https://t.co/diTg2tSfdy
#EndHunger
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Easter morning didn’t begin with celebration. It began with grief, fear, and uncertainty. As programs that fight hunger face devastating cuts, we may carry our own fear and uncertainty. But Easter reminds us: Hope is never lost. Don't lose hope. Press on:
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Just when we think we understand what it means to follow Him, Jesus washes the feet of His disciples - including one who would betray Him, another that would deny him, and others that would abandon Him. May we be both comforted & disrupted by the love and grace of Christ. Amen.
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U.S. foreign aid = global strength 🇺🇸. By providing less than 1% of its budget, the United States: 🕊️ Helps prevent wars 🤝 Builds peace & stability 🙏 Reduces hunger & poverty 🛡️ Prevents global medical threats 🌟 Boosts U.S. global influence & national security Cuts to aid
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Amen. I urge everyone to have an open heart as you read this. We can both pursue reform and save lives. Millions of lives. Thank you @NickKristof for this.
Elon Musk says that no one has died because he slashed humanitarian aid. I went to South Sudan to check if that's true. It's not. Within an hour of starting interviews, I had the names of a 10-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl who had died because of decisions by wealthy men in
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Rev. @EugeneCho, President and CEO of Bread for the World, gives the invocation and welcomes faith leaders. “We are here today to urge the administration and Congress – Democrats and Republicans alike – to do all that they can. It’s not too late to protect critical international
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“When I speak about the vulnerable, I am speaking about image bearers.” - @EugeneCho, President of @bread4theworld
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Tonight at 6pm PST, join @RickSteves and Rev. @EugeneCho, president and CEO of @bread4theworld, for an update on the fight to end world hunger and why this issue should matter to all Americans. Free to attend, register here: https://t.co/NojY3o9zU7
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Bread for the World is deeply concerned by the order temporarily pausing new and existing U.S. foreign assistance programs and urges an immediate end to this interruption of services as the Administration completes its necessary review of these critical programs, which we believe
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“Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Don't reduce Rev. Dr. King to an annual quote on social media. Live out the dream Seek first the Kingdom of God Confront evil Be a truth-teller Seek justice Advocate for the poor Pursue reconciliation Love your neighbors Forgive your enemies Live a life of peace, love, justice!
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“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something… My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.” ~ President Jimmy Carter Rest in peace.
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"You can’t love your neighbor if you don’t know your neighbor," says Eugene Cho. "Everything else is just theological gymnastics. It’s easy to make sweeping generalizations when we’re disconnected from the people we’re talking about.” Read: https://t.co/C1asUwMT8u
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Korea received its 1st @WBG_IDA loan in 1962 & graduated to a financial contributor 15 years later, fueling hope for a future where aided nations thrive & contribute to global prosperity. Rev. @EugeneCho of @bread4theworld discusses how #IDAworks: https://t.co/1DaS8JcDvs
#IDA21
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You've got a week to read, "Thou Shalt Not Be A Jerk" by Eugene Cho, which will be discussed at Theology On Tap next Thursday, October 15th. Taproom opens at 6, discussion begins at 7pm. All are welcome! . #theologyontap #brewingbeerbuildingcommunity #coldbeerwarmheart #restonva
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TODAY! For #UNGA79, @bread4theworld and @the_afchu are hosting this virtual event. Special guests incl. Farrah Barrios (White House) + @USAID Chief Nutritionist, Dr. Patrick Webb. Most importantly, we'll hear from local leaders/entrepreneurs from Africa: https://t.co/UV2cbYDWT0
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