The gospel of prosperity is a significant challenge to the church, especially in areas of extreme poverty and extreme wealth. However, this “gospel” undermines dignity while affirming the affluent in their lifestyle. Besides being unbiblical, it is not really aRead more…
Poverty, Prosperity and the Gospel Multiplex – J. Kwabena Asamoah
Images of prosperity are found everywhere. Many churches have adopted consumerism and made prosperity the evidence of God’s blessing. The church must return to a biblical understanding of poverty and prosperity that reflects the true gospel of grace. Download OptionsRead more…
Priorities – Regional Focus – Africa
Africa, once known as the Dark Continent, is becoming a beacon of light. The gospel is cutting across the African continent through numerous segments of society. Download Options PC users: Right click a link and choose “Save as” to downloadRead more…
Mobilizing Resources – Principles and Resources
In ’A Handful of Rice’ a local village becomes self sufficient by giving. Rob Martin continues the discussion on giving and resources. Download Options PC users: Right click a link and choose “Save as” to download file. Mac users: CommandRead more…
Mobilizing Resources – Giving
After a short video on giving, Ivor Poobalan (Sri Lanka) presents a Biblical view on giving. The presentation of Edison Queiroz (Brazil) is read in his absence and a businesswoman Jokebed Thera (Mali) shares her testimony on giving generously toRead more…
Mobilizing Resources – Introduction and Collaboration
This session opens with a video from Bishop Hunnington (Uganda) sharing how generosity brings transformation. Zekai Tanyar (Turkey) speaks on collaboration between givers and receivers, and Rob Martin (Lausanne) on unity in giving and receiving. Ram Gidoomal shares Fang Bing’sRead more…
Useful Bible passages for climate questions #3
There are many wonderful articles here about stewardship of God’s creation. So here’s an experiment to try something different. Can we pool our experience to provide Biblical answers to basic questions many Christians are asking? Please start with a BiblicalRead more…
Useful Bible passages for climate questions #2
There are many wonderful articles here about stewardship of God’s creation. So here’s an experiment to try something different. Can we pool our experience to provide Biblical answers to basic questions many Christians are asking? Please add your favourite relevantRead more…
Confronting Corruption in the Church-Mission Community
Unmasking Fraud: Hard Lessons at $350,000/Hour [Excerpt from an article by Kelly O’Donnell, (c) 2010] Yesterday they prayed for us. Today they preyed on us. Major fraud and other forms of corruption are a fact of life. Just think ofRead more…
Invisible Realities: Member Care at Lausanne 3?
The providence of God has led us all into a new world of opportunity, danger, and duty. World Missionary Conference, Edinburgh, 1910 Your thoughts please–What are some of the ways that the international field of member care is part of Lausanne 3? HaveRead more…