Richard Stearns (b.1951) is an American humanitarian and author. He was the president of World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization that aims to alleviate poverty and provide aid to communities in need worldwide.
Born in Rochester, New York, Stearns earned a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology from Cornell University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He held various executive positions at companies such as Gillette, Lenox, Parker Brothers, and The Franklin Mint.
Stearns led World Vision 1998–2018, helping it transform into one of the world’s largest charities with more than $1 billion in annual revenue, with a special focus on children in 90 countries.
Stearns is also the author of several books, including The Hole in Our Gospel (2009,) which describes his journey from corporate executive to humanitarian leader, and UNfinished: Believing Is Only the Beginning (2013,) which explores the role of faith in tackling social justice issues. Lead Like It Matters to God (2021) describes crucial values that can transform leaders and organizations.
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It is not our fault that people are poor, but it is our responsibility to do something about it.
—Richard Stearns
Topics: Philanthropy
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