Events
The Peacebuilding Imperative #UN23
If I’m honest, this UN23 Conference on the theme of ‘The Peace-building Imperative’ totally undid me. By the end of it I felt not only deeply inspired and challenged, but
Category: Nations
Susie Howe
Susie Howe is author of the book 'Resistance Fighter: God's Heart for the Broken'. She has worked cross-culturally in countries such as Zimbabwe, the Philippines, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. Part of her work has included mobilising others to fight injustice against the poorest of the world's poor: those with HIV, orphans, street children, and persecuted 'child witches'.
Events
Last Session of UN23: The Peacebuilding Imperative
Everyone would say, I have nothing against the other, I have nothing in my heart against the other brother – but this is actually revealing a lack of love and appreciation for the other. We should have a lot of love and appreciation for the other in our heart.
Interviews
How accountants can help refugees and combat modern slavery
Chartered accountant Sarah Crowhurst was so moved by the plight of refugees, after witnessing first-hand the desperate situation they faced in Greece, that her family, including two children aged 11 and 13, have moved to Athens to provide permanent support.
Nations
Reading the Global South
It’s important to read Christian books about God written by Christians who don’t look or think like you. I hope these ideas serve as a way in, however imperfect.
Middle East
Insights into Cross-Cultural Mission Part 1
“What are we doing?” I asked myself as I sat in the toilet onboard a British Airways flight to the Middle East with tears rolling down my cheeks. “What on earth are we doing?”
Christian Living
Middle East
Discipling Salima
Salima and I have started reading the Bible together. We are currently reading the Creation story and she was incredibly moved by it.
Interviews
That night, I had a dream
I was standing in a courtroom and I was waiting to be judged.
The judge came into the room and He was beautiful. He sat next to me and gave me a piece of paper.
Mission
Tips for working with an interpreter
Take heart that our embodied message is powerful and beautiful, even if the verbal translation ends up being jerky sometimes!
Bible
Prepared
This is part three in my Called?! series of blog posts. Click for parts one and two. Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was
Justice
Newfrontiers Earthquake Relief Update Turkiye and Syria 25th February 2023
Please share widely.
Family
As Many As The Stars
Ian Geary writes a book review and draws on parallels from within his own life.
Justice
Responding to crises – compassion fatigue and the power of prayer
The Holy Spirit gives us the strength to feel the compassion that draws us into the presence of God, rather than suppress it.
Justice
Abu Akleh and the Religious Other
Her death is a tragedy that has startled the world in profound ways, but it has also caused passionate conversation about the way we manage religious differences.
Mission
Sent
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they
Bible
Persuaded
So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to
Interviews
Elías Diep
You have already been so generous in your giving that I hesitate to write about this, but I know there may be one or two who would like to help.
Justice
Ethnographic Reflection Aida Refugee Camp
They extracted all they wanted from the art. The stripping reminded me of the stripping of Christ before he walked to the cross.
Justice
Avoiding the White Saviour Complex in Cross-cultural Work Part 2
Lord Jesus, help us to act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with you and with those we are reaching out to.
Justice
Avoiding the White Saviour Complex in Cross-cultural Work Part 1
‘Lord Jesus, help us to live amongst those we are seeking to reach with the same grace and humility you showed when you came to live among us..’
Interviews
Storying the Black Revival
“I want to hear more about this hidden God challenge! For missionaries like us, it becomes so important to understand the challenges.”
Justice
Decolonising Apostolic Ministry 5: Evolution not Revolution
Decolonisation must be by evolution, not revolution. An evolution, however, punctuated by moments of revolution, of revelation. This is a journey both systemic and deeply personal. I’m sitting in the
Justice
Friday Prayers: Orissa
Who will we meet? Join us for Friday prayers once a month online.
Mission
Decolonising Apostolic Ministry 4: Money
Part One Part Two Part Three Any review of apostolic mission must consider the way money is used. There are just so many ways in which the use of money
Mission
Decolonising Apostolic Ministry 3: Bias
Part One Part Two In this series of blog posts I am asking the question, “what would it take to decolonise the doctrine and practice of apostolic ministry today? In