Mercy ministries: mandatory or misguided?
In September 2024, over 5,000 evangelical Christians from more than 200 countries gathered in Seoul, South Korea. We were here for the fourth Lausanne Congress — one of the largest…
Established or pioneering?
I’m going to take a risk. I admit I find it helpful to divide the world into two regions when it comes to Christian ministry: the established world and the…
Jesus speaks to glass half-empty (and half-full) Christians
And I tell you that you are Peter and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Matthew 16:18 There is…
Short-term mission: bad reputation or great potential?
Short-term mission has had a bad reputation – and for good reason. Historically, a lack of cultural understanding has led to insensitivity and offence. Imbalance of resources has led to…
Mine!
The first smile, the first step, the first word. These milestones are watched and waited for with bated breath by parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts – and perhaps a child’s…
Our world needs the right people, in the right places, in the right roles
Is it the cost of sending mission partners overseas? Or that it now seems a bit old-fashioned? Or maybe it’s so-called post-colonial guilt? Whatever it is, the church in the…
Beware of the monkeys!
‘Beware of monkeys – close the window’ is a warning that is as intriguing as it is tempting to disregard in the wonderful Kenyan heat after leaving behind sleet and…
Meet church leaders in Marsabit
Rupert Shelley, Director of Mission Partnerships, talks to church workers in the Diocese of Marsabit, Kenya, who have just been to the St Julian's annual training conference. Pastor John and…
Meet a Trustee!
Who are you and how did you become a Christian? Hello, I’m Vicky Widdows, married to James and with two almost grown-up children. I'm part of Grace Church Dulwich in…
Hunting for Jesus through the pages of Scripture
Sue Aranzulla serves in Bologna, Italy, where her husband JP is pastor of Forte Torre Church. While visiting the Aranzullas in Bologna, Beth Buchanan, Crosslinks Director of Mission Personnel, interviewed…
