“You’re Invited! This Sunday, after morning worship in Room 3, Doug Seebeck, Founder and President of Partners Worldwide will be providing an overview of this ministries work that seeks to alleviate poverty through business. Join Doug to learn more about the work and ministry of Partners Worldwide as they seek to mobilize the church to engage in celebrating business as a holy calling! • Bio on Doug - Doug Seebeck is a visionary leader who has spent half of his 40-year career in global economic development abroad. He is the founding president and CEO of Partners Worldwide, a global Christian network of businesspeople pursuing a world without poverty. He is also a founding member of PW Entrepreneurs, a social-venture capital fund investing in high-impact global enterprises. Partners Worldwide, was birthed out of CRWRC (now World Renew) in 2007. Prior to starting Partners Worldwide, he worked for 20 years in various capacities within the CRWRC organization; in Bangladesh, Kenya and Uganda. In 2009 he wrote the book, My Business, My Mission, which was interestingly given to every CRC pastor at that time, and widely read and promoted. “This book is transforming businesspeople by exposing them to a revolutionary paradigm: the idea that God has called them into mission through business. Through this work of Partners Worldwide, North American businesspeople and entrepreneurs in developing countries are joining together to fight poverty. Their mission is simple: to expand their businesses, create wealth, and provide jobs for people facing poverty in Christ's name”. Partners Worldwide is recognized and approved by CRCNA Synod as an Affiliate Organization. Doug lives with his wife Gail in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have five adult children and three grandchildren.