I'M LOOKING FOR ECONOMIC MODELS
The church planter that I coach in Fresno is starting a congregation to reach Southest Asian refugees. He has about 75 people. Some have been in the US for as long as 20 years. But few of them have made the economic transition. They're still working multiple jobs at minimum or near minimum wage -- and barely making ends meet -- often not. They are good workers but in spite of years of trying to pick up English many are not skilled enough to move forward in work or education. They have a strong pastor who is also a community leader. He has adapted well and is working on a college degree. I'm looking for some economic development models that I can encourage him to examine. Suggestions?