Compassion International

Kirk Franklin rereleases ‘Lean on Me’ with virtual global children’s choir

By Adelle M. Banks — September 28, 2021
(RNS) — ‘You have hundreds of kids that are living in marginalized situations,' Franklin said, 'that this song is giving them an opportunity to have a voice.’

Kirk Franklin: On supporting COVID aid, fighting racial injustice, boycotting TBN

By Adelle M. Banks — August 26, 2020
(RNS) — The gospel artist said he continues to be ‘very vocal about the lack of the church’s voice in social issues.’

Survey: Most Americans say fighting global poverty is futile

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — April 29, 2014
(RNS) Observant Christians are concerned about global extreme poverty but skeptical that it can be ended in the next 25 years.
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