Geoff Tunnicliffe
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Geoff Tunnicliffe is the Chief Executive Officer
/Secretary General for the World Evangelical Alliance
since 2005, representing a global constituency of 600 million Christians.
network that builds collaboration among the 350 organizations serving refugee
s around the world.
He also serves on the board of Micah Challenge International. The Micah Challenge is a global campaign of the World Evangelical Alliance
and the Micah Network to mobilize Christians against poverty
. The campaign aims to deepen Christian engagement with impoverished and marginalized communities, and to influence leaders of rich and poor nations to fulfill tier promise to achieve the Millennium Development Goals
.
In addition to numerous magazine articles, Dr. Tunnicliffe has authored several books, including "101 Ways to Change Your World.""
He frequently speaks at churches, conventions, and universities, on major global issues such as poverty
, HIV/AIDS, human trafficking
, human rights
, interfaith dialogue and spirituality
. He regularly meets with government leaders and members of the media to provide an evangelical Christian perspective to current events.
.
. They have two adult children, Justin and Natasha.
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
/Secretary General for the World Evangelical Alliance
World Evangelical Alliance
- Introduction :' is a global ministry working with local churches around the world to join in common concern to live and proclaim the "Good News of Jesus" in their communities...
since 2005, representing a global constituency of 600 million Christians.
Career
Dr. Tunnicliffe's work has taken him to over 100 countries. He has served as the executive directory of an international agency and an organizational consultant. From 1999-2002 he led a multi-national team to develop the Refugee Highway Partnership, a World Evangelical AllianceWorld Evangelical Alliance
- Introduction :' is a global ministry working with local churches around the world to join in common concern to live and proclaim the "Good News of Jesus" in their communities...
network that builds collaboration among the 350 organizations serving refugee
Refugee
A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until...
s around the world.
He also serves on the board of Micah Challenge International. The Micah Challenge is a global campaign of the World Evangelical Alliance
World Evangelical Alliance
- Introduction :' is a global ministry working with local churches around the world to join in common concern to live and proclaim the "Good News of Jesus" in their communities...
and the Micah Network to mobilize Christians against poverty
Poverty
Poverty is the lack of a certain amount of material possessions or money. Absolute poverty or destitution is inability to afford basic human needs, which commonly includes clean and fresh water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter. About 1.7 billion people are estimated to live...
. The campaign aims to deepen Christian engagement with impoverished and marginalized communities, and to influence leaders of rich and poor nations to fulfill tier promise to achieve the Millennium Development Goals
Millennium Development Goals
The Millennium Development Goals are eight international development goals that all 193 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015...
.
In addition to numerous magazine articles, Dr. Tunnicliffe has authored several books, including "101 Ways to Change Your World.""
He frequently speaks at churches, conventions, and universities, on major global issues such as poverty
Poverty
Poverty is the lack of a certain amount of material possessions or money. Absolute poverty or destitution is inability to afford basic human needs, which commonly includes clean and fresh water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter. About 1.7 billion people are estimated to live...
, HIV/AIDS, human trafficking
Human trafficking
Human trafficking is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of reproductive slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, or a modern-day form of slavery...
, human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
, interfaith dialogue and spirituality
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
. He regularly meets with government leaders and members of the media to provide an evangelical Christian perspective to current events.
.
Biography
Geoff and his wife Jewel live in Vancouver, Canada and New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. They have two adult children, Justin and Natasha.