Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment...Can Last Forever

Dr. Wess Stafford, president of Compassion International, shares stories and experiences to introduce you to the difference you can actually make anywhere on the spectrum of child development.

From a poor village in Africa's Ivory Coast to President and Chief Executive Officer of Compassion International, Dr. Wesley K. Stafford--Wess--has maintained one simple belief: Every child is precious. To that end, Wess leads Compassion's efforts to break the cycle of poverty for children everywhere. Wess, an internationally recognized advocate for children, joined the staff of Compassion International in 1977 and has worked with the ministry, both overseas and at headquarters, since that time. He has served as president since 1993. Wess lives on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife, Donna, who was a Compassion sponsor even before she met Wess! They have two daughters, Jenny and Katie--the two children in the world for whom Wess is the greatest advocate of all.