In this conversation, Pastor CR Wiley discusses his experiences in economic development, the challenges of relief versus development, and the misalignment of incentives in the nonprofit sector. He critiques the concept of 'poverty pimping' and emphasizes the importance of healthy households and cultural factors in successful development. Wiley also addresses misconceptions about the Nordic model and the role of government in addressing poverty. In this conversation, C. R. Wiley discusses the importance of self-funding in ministry, the role of church leadership in empowering communities, and the significant impact of male leadership in families. He critiques current perspectives on economic development, emphasizing the need for a better understanding of wealth creation and economic literacy. Wiley also highlights the importance of good governance in fostering economic growth and shares insights on building healthy communities through church initiatives.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pastor CR Wiley
02:01 The Journey into Economic Development
05:57 Relief vs. Development: Understanding the Difference
10:03 Incentive Misalignment in Development
11:58 Success Stories and Economic Development
16:03 The Nordic Model: Misconceptions and Realities
19:57 Poverty Pimping: The Dark Side of Good Intentions
24:56 The Role of Foundations and Funding Dynamics
30:04 The Importance of Healthy Households
33:54 Cultural and Political Influences on Development
38:05 The Messianic View of Government and Poverty
42:06 The Role of Self-Funding in Ministry
45:09 Empowering Communities Through Church Leadership
48:52 The Impact of Male Leadership in Families
52:05 Critique of Economic Development Perspectives
57:11 Understanding Wealth Creation and Economic Literacy
01:01:28 The Importance of Good Governance in Economic Growth
01:07:39 Building Healthy Communities Through Church Initiatives
Takeaways
- Pastor CR Wiley has a diverse background in ministry, philosophy, and real estate.
- His experiences in urban ministry shaped his views on economic development.
- There is a significant difference between relief and development efforts.
- Incentives in the development sector are often misaligned, leading to counterproductive outcomes.
- Success in development is rarely measured by actual improvement in communities.
- Cultural factors play a crucial role in the success of economic development initiatives.
- The Nordic model is often misunderstood and has its own complexities.
- Poverty pimping highlights the exploitation of good intentions for personal gain.
- Healthy households are essential for community development and success.
- Government interventions often create dependencies rather than solutions. Self-funding in ministry allows for greater independence and authenticity.
- Churches should focus on empowering their communities rather than relying on external funding.
- Strong male leadership is crucial for family and community stability.
- Critiques of economic development often overlook the importance of wealth creation.
- Understanding economic principles is essential for effective community development.
- Good governance is a key factor in economic success.
- Healthy communities are built on strong families and churches.
- Church initiatives can significantly contribute to local economies.
- The ideological capture of evangelicalism can hinder effective ministry.
- Success stories in economic development should be studied to replicate positive outcomes.