Does foreign aid work? Or, as some argue, does it do more harm than good? What about giving to ministries in poorer countries? There is a lot of debate about the issue of dependency. This ”visual explainer” engages with several prominent mythsRead more…
TWR and Faith Reliance
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 inRead more…
Roots and Remedies
Reese was raised as an MK in Zimbabwe and served there more than 20 years as a missionary. He is currently a professor at Mid-Atlantic Christian University. This book … provides a great deal of valuable in-depth background culminating inRead more…
Faith-Reliance and Inter-Dependence – an overview
Explaining the importance of local Biblical based resource mobilisation
Faith-Reliance and Inter-Dependence
Presentation to encourage Biblical based local fundraising initiatives and address issues of dependency
The Diaspora Dollar, Donations and Dependencies: a response to John, Payne, Lee, and Thomas, and a warning
Before I put into writing what has been weighing on my heart and mind all day in response to your respective articles, I must express my deep gratitude for your response to the lead article, “The Diaspora Dollar.” Many areRead more…
The Diaspora Dollar: A response
To facilitate a truly global conversation, we ask Christian leaders from around the world to respond to the Global Conversation’s lead articles. These points of view do not necessarily represent the Lausanne Movement. They are designed to stimulate discussion fromRead more…
‘Giving’ or ‘Listening’ – in mission in Africa
Giving is considered a virtue. Surely it is great to help the poor, to rescue the dying, to boost declining economies and generally to use one’s economic advantage in the interests of the less privileged? Giving (and receiving) haveRead more…