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Latest Resources Copyright (c) 2013 The Lausanne Global Conversation. All rights reserved. http://conversation.lausanne.org/Resources Latest Resources contributed by users en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700 5 Basics interkultureller Kommunikation http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13071 resources/detail/13071 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:28:56 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13071"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Basics interkultureller Kommunikation" border="0"/></a> Im Zeitalter der Globalisierung und Migration ist interkulturelle Kommunikation nicht mehr länger ein Spezialthema, das nur für wenige Menschen Relevanz hat. Interkulturelle Kommunikation betrifft heute (fast) jeden, selbst wenn er seine Heimat nie verlässt. “Basics interkultureller Kommunikation“ gibt eine allgemeinverständliche Einführung in das Thema. Es hilft dabei Unterschiede zwischen den Kulturen zu verstehen und einzuordnen und zeigt auf, in welcher Weise kulturelle Unterschiede auch den Kommunikationsstil beeinflussen. Das Grundanliegen des Buches ist es, dem Leser Bausteine für die Entwicklung interkultureller Kompetenz mit auf den Weg zu geben, und dadurch zu einer besseren Verständigung zwischen den Kulturen beizutragen. Jürgen H. Schmidt… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13071"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Basics interkultureller Kommunikation" border="0"/></a> Jürgen H. Schmidt Media and Communications The World in a City and We're Still People-Blind! http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13068 resources/detail/13068 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:50:26 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13068"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13068/15347_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The World in a City and We’re Still People-Blind!" border="0"/></a> In 2003, my wife and I moved from Oklahoma to Chicago fully expecting that we’d just be passing through. In fact, we began our application process for the International Mission Board (IMB) right away and planned to move overseas as soon as finished my graduate studies. As he so often does, God threw a major wrench in our plans as he began to introduce us to our neighbors of many nations. Convinced that we had moved into the very heart of the white, Evangelical Midwest (just ten minutes from Wheaton College), we were shocked to find that some 80-90% of the families… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13068"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13068/15347_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The World in a City and We’re Still People-Blind!" border="0"/></a> Cody C. Lorance Diasporas Cities Unreached People Groups The Frontier of Mission Advance is Shifting http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13067 resources/detail/13067 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:47:28 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13067"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13067/15346_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The Frontier of Mission Advance is Shifting" border="0"/></a> During my recent tour through Michigan teaching the infamous "Lesson 14" of Perspectives("Pioneer Church Planting"), one of my primary emphases was that in the 21st century, the frontiers of mission are shifting radically. In the latter part of the 20th century, Ralph Winter (following McGavaran and Townsend) opened the eyes of the Church to the reality of unreached and unengaged people groups. Frontier missiology was thought of as primarily a discussion of how to get the gospel to unreached peoples who had never heard. It was critical in those days to de-emphasize geography in order to help mission leaders and practioners realize… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13067"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13067/15346_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The Frontier of Mission Advance is Shifting" border="0"/></a> Cody C. Lorance Diasporas Unreached People Groups Wearing Tika (तिलक) as a Bhakta of Lord Sri Jesus http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13066 resources/detail/13066 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:44:43 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13066"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13066/15345_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Wearing Tika (तिलक) as a Bhakta of Lord Sri Jesus" border="0"/></a> If you disobey the Word of God, even though you have stopped wearing tika (तिलक), you have become as one who is not a Bhakta (devotee and disciple) of Lord Sri Jesus. If those who wear tika (तिलक) keep the requirements of God’s Word, will they not be regarded as Bhaktas of Lord Sri Jesus? The one who wears tika (तिलक) and yet obeys God’s Word will condemn you who, even though you stopped wearing tika (तिलक), are a lawbreaker. A man is not a Bhakta of Lord Sri Jesus if he is only one outwardly, nor is devotion and… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13066"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13066/15345_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Wearing Tika (तिलक) as a Bhakta of Lord Sri Jesus" border="0"/></a> Cody C. Lorance Unreached People Groups Seasonal Migrants: Temporary Contract Workers http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13065 resources/detail/13065 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:03:06 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13065"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13065/15343_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Seasonal Migrants: Temporary Contract Workers" border="0"/></a> Today I went to a quiet park (in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) to observe and take pictures of migratory birds. This park is a nesting and breeding ground for birds coming from south of the Canadian border, as far away as Central America. They fly thousands of miles to reach their destinations, descending on Canadian fields and woodlands, during spring and summer months, but they are only seasonal. By late autumn, these visiting fowl fly back to their warmer “homes”. I went to the park to watch seasonal birds, and I ended up speaking to and interviewing two seasonal migrant workers… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13065"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13065/15343_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Seasonal Migrants: Temporary Contract Workers" border="0"/></a> Sadiri Joy Tira Diasporas http://www.scripture-engagement.org/content/bible-story-media-tools http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13064 resources/detail/13064 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:39:24 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13064"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="http://www.scripture-engagement.org/content/bible-story-media-tools" border="0"/></a> Not everybody can wait! Written translation often takes years. What if we could have Bible stories in video form in weeks? What if you had a tool to engage people in the Bible translation process while broadening access to the Scriptures? A new media strategy, introduced in a cluster project in Papua New Guinea with initial success, provides hands-on involvement engaging learners cognitively, emotionally, and physically, and generating ownership of the final product. The process, which involves recording Bible stories, can be used at any stage of a translation project. Digital images help convey the story culturally, historically, and geographically… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13064"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="http://www.scripture-engagement.org/content/bible-story-media-tools" border="0"/></a> Margaret Doll and Julie Limmer Scripture Engagement A Dream of a Global Christian Culture of Biblical Stewardship, Generous Living and Kingdom Focused Giving http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13062 resources/detail/13062 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:45:09 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13062"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="A Dream of a Global Christian Culture of Biblical Stewardship, Generous Living and Kingdom Focused Giving" border="0"/></a> A few weeks ago I attended a seminar in the British Houses Parliament on changes needed to facilitate global sustainable economic development in the future. As often in these discussions, economic inequality was mentioned as one of the priority areas that have to be addressed. The presenter said that for this to happen, we need a global culture change. I therefore asked him how such a culture change could happen. He said that he does not know although such change is possible. The UK was the most corrupt nation in the 18th Century but the values in the country changed so… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13062"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="A Dream of a Global Christian Culture of Biblical Stewardship, Generous Living and Kingdom Focused Giving" border="0"/></a> Dr Sas Conradie Resource Mobilization A critical discussion of the Exodus event and experience in the Hebrew scripture as a paradigm of liberation. http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13061 resources/detail/13061 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:18:51 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13061"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="A critical discussion of the Exodus event and experience in the Hebrew scripture as a paradigm of liberation." border="0"/></a> The Exodus event and experience in the Hebrew scripture is often used as a paradigm of liberation. This usage brings with it many questions, which we shall address, later in this document. This paper will investigate the pros and cons of using Exodus in this way. Additionally, it will seek to contextualize the liberation theology for the Caribbean, as against conservative theology. Finally, using epistemology, methodology, and social ontology of liberation, it will posit that the Exodus event and experience in the Hebrew scripture is an effective paradigm of liberation. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13061"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="A critical discussion of the Exodus event and experience in the Hebrew scripture as a paradigm of liberation." border="0"/></a> Vonnie James Social Justice Politics as Usual . . . Pride, Greed, and Lying http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13060 resources/detail/13060 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:28:52 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13060"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13060/15326_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Politics as Usual . . . Pride, Greed, and Lying" border="0"/></a> Is the Bible relevant for today’s world? If so, it should deal with every aspect of life and relationships, including the political realm and, specifically, the people involved in politics. Three indisputable characteristics of “politics as usual” plague every government in the world and have created havoc throughout history. Scripture minces no words in dealing with these self-centered aspects of human nature. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13060"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13060/15326_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Politics as Usual . . . Pride, Greed, and Lying" border="0"/></a> WordTruth authors Truth and Pluralism Leadership Development Integrity and Anti-Corruption Asia Theological Seminary MBA in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13059 resources/detail/13059 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:30:20 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13059"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Asia Theological Seminary MBA in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management" border="0"/></a> This is the new website of the MBA in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management taught through the Center for Biblical Stewardship at the Asia Theological Seminary. One of the best Christian orientated MBA programs in the world. Just have a look at the website! <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13059"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Asia Theological Seminary MBA in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management" border="0"/></a> Dr Zenet Maramara Resource Mobilization What Would Good Friday Look Like Without Generosity? http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13058 resources/detail/13058 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:08:09 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13058"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="What Would Good Friday Look Like Without Generosity?" border="0"/></a> Have you ever wondered what Good Friday look like without the generosity of Jesus? Read this blog and see how each historical and spiritual issue was riding on the generosity of Jesus ... <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13058"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="What Would Good Friday Look Like Without Generosity?" border="0"/></a> John Richardson Resource Mobilization L a Manera del Hombre vs La Manera de Dios http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13057 resources/detail/13057 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:00:53 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13057"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="L a Manera del Hombre vs La Manera de Dios" border="0"/></a> The Spanish translation of 30 Bible financial principles: man’s ways vs God’s way <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13057"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="L a Manera del Hombre vs La Manera de Dios" border="0"/></a> Brian Kluth Resource Mobilization Russian transcripts of Bishop Hannington and the Handful of Rice videos http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13056 resources/detail/13056 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:54:44 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13056"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Russian transcripts of Bishop Hannington and the Handful of Rice videos" border="0"/></a> The Bishop Hannington (http://generositymovement.org/2011/09/grace-of-giving-bishop-hannington/) and Handful of Rice (http://generositymovement.org/2011/09/a-handful-of-rice/) videos are being distributed and used across the world. The attached documents are the Russian translated scripts of the videos. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13056"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Russian transcripts of Bishop Hannington and the Handful of Rice videos" border="0"/></a> Vadim Babashkin Resource Mobilization Seven Attributes of a Generous Church http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13055 resources/detail/13055 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:14:10 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13055"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Seven Attributes of a Generous Church" border="0"/></a> Visit the website to download a seven-page white paper that outlines the seven common attributes of generous churches. These attributes include:The role of leadership in the generous churchHow vision and generosity are connected in a deeper way than most leaders realizeThe connection between external focus and enthusiastic generosityBeyond the tithe – how generous churches establish a holistic theology on money, stewardship and generosityA simple matrix that you can use to evaluate your own church <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13055"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Seven Attributes of a Generous Church" border="0"/></a> Generous Church Resource Mobilization Provision & Wealth Overview http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13054 resources/detail/13054 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:09:28 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13054"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Provision & Wealth Overview" border="0"/></a> In this overview article of the Theology of Work Project (WWW.THEOLOGYOFWORK.ORG), the emphasis is on God’s intent for how we handle wealth. The article explores:God’s original intentions regarding provision and wealthThe impact living in a fallen world has had on human capacity to experience provision and wealthGod’s response in redeeming the economic sphere, and the Christian’s role in thisWhat we can reasonably expect from God in regard to our provisionHow we should treat any wealth we possess <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13054"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Provision & Wealth Overview" border="0"/></a> Wayne Kirkland Resource Mobilization Philanthropy in Europe - A rich past, a promising future http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13053 resources/detail/13053 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:58:25 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13053"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Philanthropy in Europe - A rich past, a promising future" border="0"/></a> Philanthropy in Europe is rooted in a rich past and is moving towards a promising future. The diversity of philanthropic initiatives in Europe are explained through a few examples of European foundations. This dynamic philanthropy continues to have a major impact on Europe’s evolving social, political and economic life. Philanthropic dynamism was born within Europe’s different religious contexts and has moved forward in tandem with its secularization. As church and state separated – in most countries – philanthropy has found its place in modern societies in different ways. Foundations have played an important role in the development and strengthening of… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13053"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Philanthropy in Europe - A rich past, a promising future" border="0"/></a> Norine Macdonald and Luc tayart de Borms Resource Mobilization The Lausanne Standards - A Narrative Foundation http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13052 resources/detail/13052 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:47:16 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13052"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The Lausanne Standards - A Narrative Foundation" border="0"/></a> The role of money in international missions had been an issue in the global church for many years. The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization published the Lausanne Standards (http://www.lausannestandards.org/) as a set of values and principles to guide donors and recipients through the minefield of international funding. In this story set, Ruedi and Jenny Giezendanner illustrate these values and principles with six biblical narratives. These stories reflect the primary values underlying the Lausanne Standards includin integrity, trust, respect, giftedness, interdependence, stewardship and accountability, vision, communication, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13052"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The Lausanne Standards - A Narrative Foundation" border="0"/></a> Ruedi and Jenny Giezendanner Resource Mobilization How To Create A Culture of Generosity http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13051 resources/detail/13051 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:39:11 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13051"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="How To Create A Culture of Generosity" border="0"/></a> In this excellent blog Mike Zserdin argues that we make generosity too complicated. If we want to live in a generous culture, we must simply give. It starts with us giving a little more money consistently and inviting our friends to join us. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13051"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="How To Create A Culture of Generosity" border="0"/></a> Mike Zserdin Resource Mobilization Blessed to be a blessing http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13050 resources/detail/13050 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:32:19 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13050"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Blessed to be a blessing" border="0"/></a> This is the Executive Summary of an exciting new initiative in South Africa that mobilises generosity and giving through voluntary service or the giving of time. Working closely with local churches, this model could be used in other contexts as well to mobilise Christian volunteers. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13050"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Blessed to be a blessing" border="0"/></a> Helplift Network Resource Mobilization Generous Church Magazine May 2013 Issue http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13049 resources/detail/13049 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:23:08 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13049"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Generous Church Magazine May 2013 Issue" border="0"/></a> The May issue of a new magazine focusing on generosity and giving especially for churches. There are very interesting stories about Christian givers, events, ministries and much more. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13049"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Generous Church Magazine May 2013 Issue" border="0"/></a> Mike Stickler Resource Mobilization TWR and Faith Reliance http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13048 resources/detail/13048 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:12:56 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13048"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="TWR and Faith Reliance" border="0"/></a> This booklet describes how TWR promotes global, generous living. Through this initiative Christians are motivated to become involved in the Great Commission, the joy and discipline of generous giving is taught as part of discipleship and leaders are trained in culturally adapted fundraising efforts that are Biblically based. A great booklet that will hopefully encourage other ministries to develop similar initiatives. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13048"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="TWR and Faith Reliance" border="0"/></a> TWR Resource Mobilization Better Way Giving Series http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13047 resources/detail/13047 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:55:46 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13047"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Better Way Giving Series" border="0"/></a> An excellent series by Jay Link of Stewardship Ministries about New Testament teaching about giving. As Jay says ’a truly comprehensive theology of giving that, like everything else in the New Testament, is both liberating, grace filled and life-transforming – a Better Way to give!. Each lesson is packed with New Testament scripture that either instructs or illustrates a specific giving characteristic that we can personally apply as believers. This is excellent material for use in preaching and teaching. Go to the website to listen to the messages. For those who have difficulty downloading the material, the 6 lessons together with a… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13047"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Better Way Giving Series" border="0"/></a> Jay Link Resource Mobilization A Historical Look At the Stages of Stewardship http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13046 resources/detail/13046 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:41:34 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13046"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="A Historical Look At the Stages of Stewardship" border="0"/></a> Four distinct stages in the steward’s role and responsibilities can be observed from the classical period - Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Jewish societies. He uses Biblical references to indicate how these stages can also be seen in Biblical societies. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13046"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="A Historical Look At the Stages of Stewardship" border="0"/></a> Dr Kent Wilson Resource Mobilization 2013 Congregational Economic Impact Study http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13045 resources/detail/13045 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:34:05 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13045"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="2013 Congregational Economic Impact Study" border="0"/></a> This study examines the impact of the economic environment on a sample of U.S. congregations. This study includes responses from 3,103 U.S. congregations, of which nearly two-thirds are Mainline Protestant, a quarter are Evangelical Protestant, and the rest are other Christian denominations (such as Historically Black or Catholic), Jewish, or “other” (such as unaffiliated congregations). The report shows a U.S. congregations are generally improving financially although there is a decline in terms of inflation adjusted giving. Despite overall positive trends in fundraising receipts, pledges, and budgeting in 2011, the majority of congregations’ revenues have not kept pace with inflation in recent years. … <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13045"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="2013 Congregational Economic Impact Study" border="0"/></a> LAKE INSTITUTE ON FAITH & GIVING Resource Mobilization 12 Steps to Raise Ministry or Missionary Support http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13044 resources/detail/13044 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:14:13 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13044"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="12 Steps to Raise Ministry or Missionary Support" border="0"/></a> Using the image of a tree, Brian Kluth describes 12 very practical steps to raise ministry and missionary support. Step one starts with daily time with God, step 2 emphasises Godly teaching, step 3 is about service, step 4 deals with the purpose and financial needs of the ministry, step 5 is about identifying potential supporters, step 6 is about identifying ways to get in touch with potential supporters, etc. A text book compacted into 1 page! <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13044"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="12 Steps to Raise Ministry or Missionary Support" border="0"/></a> Brian Kluth Resource Mobilization 10 Ways people are influenced to live generously http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13043 resources/detail/13043 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:22:17 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13043"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="10 Ways people are influenced to live generously" border="0"/></a> Another of Brian Kluth’s excellent charts. In this one he shows how among others family, Bible generosity devotionals, small groups, media and giving opportunities and requests encourage people to live generously. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13043"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="10 Ways people are influenced to live generously" border="0"/></a> Brian Kluth Resource Mobilization 10 Easy Ways Board Members Can Raise Money http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13042 resources/detail/13042 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:54:56 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13042"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="10 Easy Ways Board Members Can Raise Money" border="0"/></a> Board members can help organisations to mobilise funds. These are some ideas:helpAsk a foundation executive or corporate representative to sponsor your annual event.Ask a friend or family member to sponsor your annual event.Ask everyone you know to attend your annual event.Visit personally with elected officials, remind them of the good work your organization does in the community, and ask them to support it with appropriations.Write donors and ask them to consider increasing their gift to a new level.Promote annual gift club memberships to everyone you know and do business with.Make personal visits to former and current donors to update them,… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13042"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="10 Easy Ways Board Members Can Raise Money" border="0"/></a> Gail Perry Resource Mobilization The Generosity Journey http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13041 resources/detail/13041 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:50:16 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13041"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The Generosity Journey" border="0"/></a> A great explanation about 7 milestones in learning to give to God and learning to receive from God. It should be used in every congregation in every part of the world! <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13041"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The Generosity Journey" border="0"/></a> Brian Kluth Resource Mobilization 7 Tips for Improving Donor Stewardship http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13040 resources/detail/13040 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:37:39 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13040"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="7 Tips for Improving Donor Stewardship" border="0"/></a> Stewardship is the responsibility of taking care of something that belongs to someone else. Olsen gives a few tips and resources to improve the way organisations deal with donors. They include:treating donors well,have a written stewardship plan,follow that plan,ask whether donors want to be recognised publicly for their giving,report regularly to donors,celebrate success with donors, andhire someone to focus on stewardship. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13040"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="7 Tips for Improving Donor Stewardship" border="0"/></a> Andrew Olsen Resource Mobilization 2013 State of the Plate Research Report http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13039 resources/detail/13039 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:10:57 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13039"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="2013 State of the Plate Research Report" border="0"/></a> According to the 2013 ‘State of the Plate’ report, 10 million Americans tithe $50+ billion annually. This report based on detailed national research in the USA on "tithers" examines where the tithers give, how much they give, how they give, how they deal with debts and estates, and much more. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13039"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="2013 State of the Plate Research Report" border="0"/></a> Brian Kluth Resource Mobilization Giving Practices of Tithers May Surprise You http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13038 resources/detail/13038 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:02:16 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13038"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Giving Practices of Tithers May Surprise You" border="0"/></a> In this blog Pastor Brian Kluth of Maximum Generosity (www.kluth.org/index.htm) discusses the results of his 2013 State of the Plate research that focuses on tithers—the people who give 10 percent or more of their income to charitable causes. Some of the surprises of the research include:Only 16% of tithers give off their net income, while 70% base their giving off their gross income and financial blessings.Christians who donate 10% or more are better off financially than those who do not give at least 10%.Very few givers plan to leave gifts to charities in their estates and wills. Only 25% are leaving a… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13038"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Giving Practices of Tithers May Surprise You" border="0"/></a> Ministry Banking Guy Resource Mobilization evangelizacion mundial http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13037 resources/detail/13037 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:05:55 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13037"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13037/15321_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="evangelizacion mundial" border="0"/></a> Según leemos en Marcos 16: 15, queda claro que en el primer encuentro que Jesús tuvo con sus discípulos después de resucitar les mandó: “Id por todo el mundo y predicad el evangelio a toda criatura”. Lucas en el libro de Los Hechos sigue relatando que se les apareció durante 40 dias hablándoles sobre el reino de Dios. Sobre este tema, mucho les había enseñado en sus casi 3 años de ministerio. El Sermón del monte – por ejemplo – (Mateo 5 al 7) contiene muchas de las enseñanzas y principios del reino. En las numerosas parábolas, que también figuran en Mateo, hay abundante… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13037"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13037/15321_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="evangelizacion mundial" border="0"/></a> Centro Misionero - Andres Robert Counseling as Mission Business as Mission Tentmaking Autodisciplina - ECAM - Modulo1 Semana 2 http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13036 resources/detail/13036 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:02:26 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13036"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13036/15319_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Autodisciplina - ECAM - Modulo1 Semana 2" border="0"/></a> http://centromisionero.net/ecam ¿Te falta auto-disciplina para realizar tus tareas diarias y alcanzar los logros que Dios ha puesto delente tuyo? ¿Quieres aprender a desarrollar tu auto-disciplina? Si queres ser misionero debes aprender a ser auto-disciplinado. La disciplina es el canal que Dios usa para construir los proyectos que tiene para tu vida. En este video te muestro la importancia de la auto-disciplina y algunas claves para ejercitarla en tu vida. Este es uno de los 36 videos del Entrenamiento de candidatos a misioneros. Dale me gusta a este video y deja tu comentario, esto ayudara a que mas candidatos lo puedan… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13036"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13036/15319_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Autodisciplina - ECAM - Modulo1 Semana 2" border="0"/></a> Centro Misionero Counseling as Mission Business as Mission Tentmaking Como Administrar tu tiempo - ECAM - Modulo 1semana 1 http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13035 resources/detail/13035 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:34:49 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13035"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13035/15317_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Como Administrar tu tiempo - ECAM - Modulo 1semana 1" border="0"/></a> http://centromisionero.net/ecam ¿Quieres aprender a administrar tu tiempo de una manera que honre a Dios? Si queres ser misionero debes aprender a dominar este tema. En este video te muestro algunos secretos y principios de Jesus para ser sabio en la administracion del tiempo. Este es uno de los 36 videos del Entrenamiento de candidatos a misioneros. Dale me gusta a este video y deja tu comentario, esto ayudara a que mas canidatos lo puedan encontrar. En nuestro blog encontraras mas informacion sobre capacitacion misionera: http://centromisionero.net/blog/ Inscribite al Entrenamiento de candidatos a misioneros aqui:http://centromisionero.net/ecam/ y podras acceder a este tema en 4… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13035"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13035/15317_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Como Administrar tu tiempo - ECAM - Modulo 1semana 1" border="0"/></a> Centro Misionero Business as Mission Tentmaking Counseling as Mission mothers2mothers combines storytelling, social media and easy donation processing to inspire donors to give http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13033 resources/detail/13033 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:18:00 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13033"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="mothers2mothers combines storytelling, social media and easy donation processing to inspire donors to give" border="0"/></a> How mothers2mothers Combines DonateNow with Social Media mothers2mothers International, a nonprofit that helps HIV-positive mothers in sub-Saharan Africa give birth to healthy babies, harnesses the power of social media and Network for Good’s DonateNow tool to raise funds for its mission. They share powerful success stories on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to show fans how their funds will make a difference. Once people are inspired, m2m makes giving easy with a DonateNow button that links directly their fundraising page. Development and operations assistant Lily Johnson loves how easy it is to incorporate NFG’s fundraising tools into their campaigns and feels… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13033"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="mothers2mothers combines storytelling, social media and easy donation processing to inspire donors to give" border="0"/></a> Network for Good Resource Mobilization In Focus: Generation Loss http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13032 resources/detail/13032 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:19:21 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13032"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13032/15302_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="In Focus: Generation Loss" border="0"/></a> This article is a part of the June 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF download. Joshua succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites. Initially a soldier, he became a spy, then a servant or assistant to Moses, then second-in-command, and finally Moses’ successor. An outstanding leader, who was visited by the “Commander of the Army of the Lord,” probably the pre-incarnate Christ. Joshua understood succession and, and knowing that, after all the battles that lay ahead, people would settle down into much more… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13032"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13032/15302_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="In Focus: Generation Loss" border="0"/></a> Peter Brierley Evangelism Among Children The New Pope and Evangelicals in Brazil: A Model for Transformation for the Global Church? http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13031 resources/detail/13031 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:14:19 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13031"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13031/15303_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The New Pope and Evangelicals in Brazil: A Model for Transformation for the Global Church?" border="0"/></a> This article is a part of the June 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF download. A personal reflection by a young Brazilian evangelical In March 2013, Jorge Mario Bergolio was elected Pope Francis, the first pope of the Jesuit order and also the first from Latin America. The leader of 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide, he has already announced that he wants to engage in dialogue with Evangelicals, Orthodox, and Anglicans. Brazil is one the places that is expected to receive much of the Pope’s… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13031"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13031/15303_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The New Pope and Evangelicals in Brazil: A Model for Transformation for the Global Church?" border="0"/></a> Ludmila Ghil Partnership “PRAY FOR ME” Pope Francis: How Should We Respond? http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13030 resources/detail/13030 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:09:36 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13030"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13030/15304_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="“PRAY FOR ME” Pope Francis: How Should We Respond?" border="0"/></a> This article is a part of the June 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF download. A PERSONAL TESTIMONY I first met Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, today Pope Francis, in 2001. That year has a special place in the memory of all Argentinians: in the month of December we were forced to face the worse economic and social crisis in our history. Concurrently, the National Council of Evangelicals and the Argentine Catholic Episcopacy were meeting for the first time in order to work on a new… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13030"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13030/15304_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="“PRAY FOR ME” Pope Francis: How Should We Respond?" border="0"/></a> Norberto Saracco Prayer Mission in the Workplace: Encouraging Access and Transformation Through Workplace Ministry http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13029 resources/detail/13029 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:05:32 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13029"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13029/15305_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Mission in the Workplace: Encouraging Access and Transformation Through Workplace Ministry" border="0"/></a> This article is a part of the June 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF download. People in The Lausanne Movement are paying more and more attention to the workplace. Workplace means any setting where people work -- such as business, government, education, medicine, media, raising children at home, and NGOs -- outside the church and church-related organizations. The Cape Town Commitment brought the workplace to prominence in section IIA 3: ‘Truth and the Workplace’. Why all the attention? There are two chief reasons: access… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13029"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13029/15305_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Mission in the Workplace: Encouraging Access and Transformation Through Workplace Ministry" border="0"/></a> William Messenger Workplace Ministry Global City Influence: A Personal Reflection http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13028 resources/detail/13028 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:02:37 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13028"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13028/15306_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Global City Influence: A Personal Reflection" border="0"/></a> This article is a part of the June 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF download. Introduction I moved to New York City in June 1984. The previous summer was spent in Bihar, India just below Nepal. Bihar at that time was the size of Nebraska with 100 million people. The ratio of Hindus and Muslims to Christians was 100,000 to 1. In an interesting sort of way, Bihar prepared me for New York City. My hometown in rural South Dakota had 600 people. Within… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13028"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13028/15306_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Global City Influence: A Personal Reflection" border="0"/></a> Mac Pier Cities Highlights of Christianity in its Global Context, 1970–2020: Society, Religion, and Mission http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13027 resources/detail/13027 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:00:36 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13027"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13027/15308_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Highlights of Christianity in its Global Context, 1970–2020: Society, Religion, and Mission" border="0"/></a> This article is a part of the June 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF download. Christians around the world today find themselves in contexts that are very different from those of 40 years ago:Nearly 20% of the global population was either agnostic or atheist in 1970.The decades leading up to the 21st century witnessed dramatic social and political upheavals, in addition to horrific environmental catastrophes.By the year 2010, only 11.8% of the world was non-religious, and amazing technological innovations have changed the way people… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13027"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13027/15308_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Highlights of Christianity in its Global Context, 1970–2020: Society, Religion, and Mission" border="0"/></a> Todd Johnson and Gina Bellofatto Research Global Trends 2030 Reports – An Evangelical Reflection http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13026 resources/detail/13026 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:50:02 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13026"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13026/15311_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Global Trends 2030 Reports – An Evangelical Reflection" border="0"/></a> This article is a part of the June 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF download. “‘The world is undergoing a massive transition, particularly in terms of power, demographics, climate, urbanisation and technology. In this context, the opportunities are huge; but so are the uncertainties and challenges to the well-being of citizens”, concludes the ‘Global Trends 2030 – Citizens in an Interconnected and Polycentric World’ report[1] of the European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS). The ‘Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds’ of the US National… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13026"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13026/15311_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Global Trends 2030 Reports – An Evangelical Reflection" border="0"/></a> Sas Conradie Resource Mobilization Global Trends, People Movements, and Their Impact on Mission http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13025 resources/detail/13025 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:21:54 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13025"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13025/15313_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Global Trends, People Movements, and Their Impact on Mission" border="0"/></a> This article is a part of the June 2013 issue of the Lausanne Global Analysis. Access other articles from this issue or download the full issue as a free PDF download. There has never been a time in human history when there are so many opportunities to share the Good News, so many young people recently born who need to hear, and so many questions that people are asking about themselves, their future and about their wider world. Here are 7 dimensions that will shape these exciting FUTURES: F – Fast U – Urban T – Tribal U – Universal… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13025"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13025/15313_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Global Trends, People Movements, and Their Impact on Mission" border="0"/></a> Patrick Dixon Unreached People Groups Educating Donors http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13024 resources/detail/13024 Fri, 31 May 2013 03:42:41 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13024"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Educating Donors" border="0"/></a> In this reflection on child sponsorship, Vinoth Ramachandra argues that child sponsorship ’is a near-perfect marketing strategy for raising funds.’ However child sponsorship exaggerates the importance of donors over that of the local people providing the care and training on the ground. In a context where churches working with the poor are often accused of using financial help as an incentive to convert people and especially children, influencing children through sponsorships can be dangerous to local ministries. Ramachandra concludes that many Christians in poor nations have learned the skills necessary to court donors from rich nations. They know what is the “flavour… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13024"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Educating Donors" border="0"/></a> Vinoth Ramachandra Resource Mobilization The ethics of child sponsorship http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13023 resources/detail/13023 Fri, 31 May 2013 03:11:07 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13023"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The ethics of child sponsorship" border="0"/></a> Steve Holmes lecturer in theology at St Mary’s College, St Andrews, Scotland wrote this very interesting blog on the ethics of child sponsorship. He argues that there is ’something deeply Christian about child sponsorship as a mode of delivering aid and development. It is about genuine relationship, about love; it as close as I can get to face to face care.’ Giving and generosity is therefore relational. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13023"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="The ethics of child sponsorship" border="0"/></a> Steve Holmes Resource Mobilization Poverty and Wealth Children at Risk Divine Sufficiency or Divine Deficiency http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13022 resources/detail/13022 Thu, 30 May 2013 15:53:41 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13022"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13022/15301_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Divine Sufficiency or Divine Deficiency" border="0"/></a> Do you trust the Bible as the authority for all spiritual matters and also believe that the Bible is more than sufficient to deal with all aspects of life and relationships? If you answer “yes," then you are on solid biblical ground. It is sad that many believers trust the Bible to be authoritative for salvation and eternal life but do not believe it is sufficient to face and deal with all aspects of life and relationships. If a person does not believe in the complete sufficiency of Scripture to face all challenges and situations in life, then there is… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13022"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/./uploads/resources/images/13022/15301_150_-1.jpg" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Divine Sufficiency or Divine Deficiency" border="0"/></a> WordTruth authors Leadership Development Counseling as Mission Theological Education Pondering on Knowledge and Critical Thinking http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13019 resources/detail/13019 Sun, 26 May 2013 20:02:00 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13019"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Pondering on Knowledge and Critical Thinking" border="0"/></a> I have come so far to conclude, that less learning would produce less humility. When people study deeper, they would sometimes fall into the sin of “Mr. Know-everything,” but soon afterward, God would indeed show that they are “Mr. Know-nothing,” only to balance us in the end that we are “Mr. Know-something.” We must be satisfied with knowing “something,” I suppose. The road to this kind of humility is not less studying, but indeed, a lot more! How I long to see people and students learn to think critically. To think critical and be a learned person should not be… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13019"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Pondering on Knowledge and Critical Thinking" border="0"/></a> Vincent Tanzil Theological Education Nonevangelical Contributions to Theology http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13018 resources/detail/13018 Sun, 26 May 2013 19:54:30 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13018"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Nonevangelical Contributions to Theology" border="0"/></a> I once wrote about some theological works that tries to approach the bible from its own perspective, whether by sense of reverence or revilement, has somewhat produced many kinds of interpretation that leads to a more fruitful approach on the development of theology. After reading the work of a few more theologians, I think I have discovered something that would help me to understand more of this “art” of doing theology in Christianity. I become more convinced that Christian theology should never refrain from facing the hardest and toughest questions that a human being may ask. If it is true… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13018"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Nonevangelical Contributions to Theology" border="0"/></a> Vincent Tanzil Theological Education "WISE GIVING" Q&A Video Series 25 Answers to Commonly Asked Questions on Giving & Tithing http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13016 resources/detail/13016 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:24:09 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13016"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title=""WISE GIVING" Q&A Video Series 25 Answers to Commonly Asked Questions on Giving & Tithing" border="0"/></a> 25 short question and answer videos produced by Brian Kluth in partnership with ECFA in Washington, USA and the Maclellan Foundation.Questions #1-#9 provides practical answers to commonly asked questions about charitable giving.Questions #10-#25 provides biblical insights and answers to questions on giving, tithing, and generosity. <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13016"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title=""WISE GIVING" Q&A Video Series 25 Answers to Commonly Asked Questions on Giving & Tithing" border="0"/></a> Brian Kluth Resource Mobilization Giving away relationships http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13015 resources/detail/13015 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:28:34 -0700 <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13015"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Giving away relationships" border="0"/></a> This week, I’ve been visiting friends in New York and Philadelphia and having conversations about how they see generosity, especially being generous with relationships. I heard three different versions of giving away relationships, which I call building relationship bridges.Returning the favor: I’ll introduce you to someone after you introduce me to someone.Mutuality: I’ll introduce you to someone if you’ll introduce me.Giving without expecting repayment: I’ll introduce you to someone for your benefit, not mine. My friends were convinced that giving without expecting repayment was rare but powerful, and some of them did it naturally, never thinking it was an act… <a href="http://conversation.lausanne.org/resources/detail/13015"><img src="http://conversation.lausanne.org/img/blank_150.png" align="left" height="150" width="150" alt="photo" title="Giving away relationships" border="0"/></a> John Stanley Resource Mobilization