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Richard Curtis
A prolific screenwriter, producer, and director for film and television, Richard Curtis has earned international renown for his award-winning comedic storytelling. His most personal project — eradicating poverty worldwide — is a story still in production.
A New Zealander by birth, Richard Curtis is best known as the Oscar-nominated screenwriter for the popular British romantic comedies Four Weddings and a Funeral and Notting Hill, as well as the Mr. Bean television series. His most recently broadcast film, HBO’s Emmy-winning The Girl in the Café, asked hard questions about Third-World debt and poverty in Africa. In addition to co-founding the Make Poverty History campaign and the Live 8 concerts, Curtis founded Comic Relief UK in 1985 to raise money for victims of famine in Ethiopia.
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Living for the Greater Good
Screenwriter Richard Curtis has worked with some of the biggest names in show business — Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, and Emma Thompson. On an ever-increasing basis, though, the “big names” Curtis finds himself working with are ones like Gyamfi and Violet, Pamoja and Rashid. They are the men, women, and children who live in under-resourced parts of places like Africa and India who long for hope amid otherwise hopeless realities. Founder of such efforts as the UK’s annual Red Nose Day and executive producer of “Idol Gives Back,” Curtis is striving to move these names into the limelight and give international fame to the eradication of extreme poverty and treatable diseases as described in his Summit interview, Living for the Greater Good.
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Richard Curtis
A prolific screenwriter, producer, and director for film and television, Richard Curtis has earned international renown for his award-winning comedic storytelling. His most personal project — eradicating poverty worldwide — is a story still in production.
A New Zealander by birth, Richard Curtis is best known as the Oscar-nominated screenwriter for the popular British romantic comedies Four Weddings and a Funeral and Notting Hill, as well as the Mr. Bean television series. His most recently broadcast film, HBO’s Emmy-winning The Girl in the Café, asked hard questions about Third-World debt and poverty in Africa. In addition to co-founding the Make Poverty History campaign and the Live 8 concerts, Curtis founded Comic Relief UK in 1985 to raise money for victims of famine in Ethiopia.
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Watch the "Yellow Dress" video and others here
The film of the young girl on the streets of Kolkata can be watched online by clicking on the link above and scrolling to “Yellow Dress.” Make Poverty History is not able to make the film available on video. Please see their FAQ for more information.
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Next Steps
Process Question for Teams:
Richard made a bold statement that those who pray at night for people in poverty should get up the next day and actually do something about it. He also claimed that the church’s work to end poverty could be its greatest victory. As a group, talk about the following questions: What is your church or ministry currently doing to tangibly help those in poverty? What is one new thing your church or ministry can do to tangibly help?
Process Question for Individuals:
Bill challenged every Summit participant at the end of this session to get involved in the fight against global poverty and AIDS. As a leader, think about what you do well. Take several moments to reflect or journal about what gifts, talents, or expertise you have that could help in this fight, and think of one way you can get involved using the gifts or talents you’ve identified.
For more processing questions like these, reserve your copy of The Leadership Summit 2007 Team Edition on DVD.
Bonus
- For practical next steps that you as an individual can take to live for the greater good, download and read “Simple Steps We Can Take to Make a Difference” by Lynne Hybels. (PDF)
- To learn more about how to help orphans and vulnerable children affected by AIDS, download and read “From Faith to Action” by the Firelight Foundation (available here).
- To explore concrete ways that your church can respond more effectively to the challenges addressed in this session, register to attend the Global AIDS and Poverty Forum this October.
- Read more about global poverty issues at www.one.org/issues/
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None Available at this time.
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Session Eight Videos
Living for the Greater Good with Richard Curtis Session 8 Highlights
Highlights of Session 8, Living for the Greater Good: One-on-One with International Filmmaker Richard Curtis, at the 2007 Leadership Summit.
Living for the Greater Good with Richard Curtis Session 8 Highlights
Highlights of Session 8, Living for the Greater Good: One-on-One with International Filmmaker Richard Curtis, at the 2007 Leadership Summit.
Lynne Hybels' Reflection on Session 8 – Living for the Greater Good with Richard Curtis
Writer and social justice activist Lynne Hybels shares her reflections on Bill Hybels' videocast interview with Richard Curtis at the 2007 Leadership Summit.
2007 The Leadership Summit Q & A with Bill & Melinda Gates
Bill and Melinda Gates address the Leadership Summit attenders and share some reflections on leadership.
Why I'm Excited About Session 8
Beth Dahlenburg, executive director of event marketing for the Willow Creek Association and The Leadership Summit, shares why she is looking forward to Bill Hybels' videocast interview with Richard Curtis at the 2007 Leadership Summit.
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Efrem Smith Responds to Session 8from Ray PelletierEfrem Smith is an anointed leader and preacher. His thoughts and sermons drop like truth bombs. He has a prophet's passion and calling to be about reconciliation between people, between races, and the Church. Because of our friendship and partnership with Efrem, because we have sat under his teaching and have heard his heart, Willow is both one step closer to being the Blessed Community God calls us to be and more aware than ever of how far we have to go
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Posted at Saturday, August 11, 2007 2:56:00 PM Comments (2) Email This
ONE Step to Take Nowfrom Kristen AikmanComing out of the Richard Curtis interview, my mind is racing. Bill's comments, Brian McLaren's thoughts...not to mention what I feel God is saying to me. There are so many things we can do, so many things our churches can do and/or re-think. And some of that takes time, time to think through your strategy and plan on how to make a true long-term difference. If you are looking for just one step you could take now, then I encourage you, if you are a U.S. citizen, to check out the ONE campaign. It is something each
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Posted at Saturday, August 11, 2007 1:59:00 PM Comments (11) Email This
Brian McLaren Responds to Session 8from Kristen AikmanBrian McLaren is out to change the world. In 2008, he is launching the "Everything Must Change" tour based on his newest book, Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope. In it, he calls people to a deep shift in their thinking about faith, church life, mission, ministry, art, justice, leadership, community, and worship. As an author, speaker, pastor, and networker, Brian McLaren's leadership and influence are evident
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Posted at Saturday, August 11, 2007 1:42:00 PM Comments (7) Email This
Comment Here On Session 8from Ray PelletierIn this session, Bill Hybels' interview with filmmaker Richard Curtis will compel you to think in new ways about how you care for those you pray for. He has some things to say to the church that we need to hear. I hope you will listen with an open mind and careful consideration about the things that stirred the heart of Christ.
If you don't know much about Richard Curtis, take a minute to check out the Session 8 session-in-depth page. Just go to
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Posted at Friday, August 10, 2007 4:00:00 PM Comments (235) Email This
Lynne Hybels' Reflections on Global Poverty and AIDSfrom Kristen AikmanI've gotten to know Lynne over the past year, and she would immediately compel you by her kind and thoughtful presence. But don't let that make you think she is not a warrior. She has an unmistakable passion for wholistically serving people who suffer in the most desperate, poverty-stricken regions in our world. She is convinced that God has given
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Posted at Friday, August 10, 2007 3:27:00 PM Comments (3) Email This
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