Shrewd Samaritan: A Conversation with Dr. Bruce Wydick
Shrewd Samaritan: A Conversation with Dr. Bruce Wydick
Tuesday, March 31 | Noon–1:00 PM Eastern
Last fall, a group of PCP members began a learning circle to read and discuss Shrewd Samaritan. One of the recurring hopes from that group—and from our broader community—is the opportunity to engage directly with authors whose work is shaping how we think about our work.
We’re pleased to welcome Bruce Wydick for a live conversation with the PCP community.
Dr. Wydick’s work explores the real-world impact of Christian development interventions such as microfinance, child sponsorship, in-kind giving (including shoes, wheelchairs, and clean cookstoves), and the role of hope and aspirations in escaping poverty traps. His research combines rigorous economic analysis with a deep concern for human dignity and Christian witness.
This session will be especially relevant for members wrestling with questions such as:
- What does healthy and effective Christian grantmaking look like?
- How should we think about evidence, impact, and unintended consequences?
- Where do compassion, wisdom, and empirical insight meet?
Dr. Wydick is Professor of Economics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco and a Research Affiliate at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He also writes on global poverty issues for Christianity Today and has conducted impact-related work with organizations such as Compassion International and Hope Walks (formerly CURE Clubfoot).
The conversation will include time for member questions and reflection.
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