WORLD has launched the First Job Fund, a fund-raising effort designed to help us expand our news-reporting resources through the hiring and mentoring of young journalists. In his column in the latest issue of WORLD (just released online this morning), our publisher Nick Eicher writes:

[R]eporting is WORLD’s calling. Because we believe that objective truth is discoverable, we are passionate about the power of good journalism to shape worldview. Here is where passion meets opportunity: While large corporate publishers close news bureaus, I see opportunity for independent, nonprofit publishers such as WORLD to build them. As corporate publishers scale back newsrooms, I see opportunity for us to expand them. As corporate publishers lay off reporters, I see opportunity for us to hire them.

It takes vision but it also takes modesty and patience, as well as resources. So I’m asking: Would you prayerfully consider supporting WORLD’s plans for expansion?

I encourage you to read Nick’s entire column here. I also encourage you to read our founder Joel Belz’s latest column on this subject, as well.

To make a tax-deductible donation, click here. We are grateful for whatever size gift you can send our way to help us reach our goal. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. Be sure to follow our progress in the box at the bottom of the page.