Arsenal’s German midfielder has given away his World Cup winnings to 23 young people’s surgeries as “a personal thank-you for the hospitality” After helping Germany lift the World Cup midfielder Mesut Özil has captured the hearts of Brazilian youngsters, after revealing heRead more…
Philanthropy in Brazil: An Insider’s View
The Brazilian philanthropic landscape presents great challenges but also interesting opportunities that could result in Brazil becoming a leading force among the BRIC countries in terms of social investment. Fueled in part by French economist Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the 21stRead more…
Charity and philanthropy in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
I joined in on a webinar on charity and philanthropy in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS countries). Because of the interest and value to ministries and churches, I decided to post the powerpoints presented and resources mentionedRead more…
Making a World of Difference: How BRICS Diaspora Give
Populations of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) who live in the US are keen to contribute both to their countries of origin and to their adopted country. Many of them are also looking outward and wouldRead more…
Mission among Indigenous Groups in Brazil: Lessons, challenges, and opportunities
This article analyzes trends and challenges in mission among the indigenous groups in Brazil. Understanding their reality is crucial for any reflection or action. The picture of an exotic painted hunter in the Amazon forest – often used as aRead more…
Jamaica Consultation Presentation: Transitioning From Crisis to Community: The Cultivation of Co-inspiration
This is an INTEREST GROUP PRESENTATION ABSTRACT; the paper will be presented at the Jamaica Consultation on Creation Care and the Gospel in October, 2012. Comments are welcomed! View all abstracts. ———————————————————————————- This ’how-to’ presentation includes a short video clip that tracksRead 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…
Apologetics in Brazil
Hi. I am a Christian and I feel a bit upset because here in my country – Brazil -Apologetics Ministry is very weak – there are only few people and Organisations which develop this kind of ministry here and theyRead more…
Alcançando os jovens no mundo para Jesus Cristo!
Paz de Jesus Cristo aos meus irmãos de todo o mundo! Meus irmãos! Eu sou um jovem de 16 anos e faço o 2º Ano do Ensino Médio em meu país, o Brasil, que é o último período para entrarmosRead more…
A recent newspaper article on a Prosperity Theology denomination’s announcement
Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus, I attached the following link of a recent article in the Guardian (July 21) concerning the announcement of a well-known Brazilian denomination to build a multi-million-dollar replica of Solomon’s temple in the cityRead more…