by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | Orphan Care
In her recent article, “The Trouble with the Christian Adoption Movement”, Kathryn Joyce discusses unintentional harm that has been caused on hundreds, if not thousands, of children wrongfully categorized as orphans. I think this is a valuable critique...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | RELATIONSHIPS
Many times in relationships, all we need to do is listen, empathize and be there for others when they share their struggles with us directly or when we see them going through difficulties that they haven’t even told us about. Yet, what do we try to do? We try to...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | RELATIONSHIPS
I once watched the video of an applicant I was screening to interview to join the faculty of a college where I served as provost. A video showing the applicant for the position of professor at the college teaching on any topic of their choice was one of many necessary...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | Leadership
Is money enough to make you feel good about your work? What about joy; is that enough instead? Whether you are working with at-risk youth, planting churches, or assisting in adoptions everyone wants to feel good about the work they are doing. But how do we know when...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | COMMUNICATION
“Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential to effective leadership. The leader must be able to share knowledge and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to others. If a leader can’t get a message across clearly and...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | Leadership, Orphan Care
You will see from research and proven best practices that the most influential relationship in a child’s life is with a caregiver. A healthy relationship with a caregiver can increase confidence and autonomy, limit the terrible effects of trauma, and enable a...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | Orphan Care, Orphanage
At Servants University, we are passionate about multiple things: we love equipping Christians for whatever ministry work the Lord is calling them to; we enjoy teaching others about the Word and the Lord; and we find great honor in sharing and teaching others about...
