This morning I received an email from a good friend in the US who asked me two or three questions about the way the prosperity gospel is presented and perceived here in Africa. I am American who has lived andRead more…
Loving the Poor without Hating the Wealthy
The title to this blog purposes to grab one’s attention. However, it will likely have another effect, that of subtly communicating something that I don’t want to intimate. Perhaps some might read this and think, “Oh, this guy just wantsRead more…
danger of a hidden prosperity gospel
While reading through articles and commentaries regarding the so called “gospel of prosperity” I recognize 2 different reactions in my heart: – yes, a “prosperity gospel” is dangerous and wrong. It´s misleading trustful children of God and our congress shouldRead more…
Ecology, the New Opium of the People
A Response to Scott Sabin’s ‘Whole Earth Evangelism’ Scott Sabin rightly mentioned the heartbreaking situation of Haiti. In video images of the recent tragic earthquake, we saw a striking contrast between the denuded wilderness of the west side of theRead more…
Cold Water in Jesus’ Name
On a precarious slope, Etienne digs into the dusty soil with a small hoe, planting beans in hope of the rains. In recent years these rains have become unpredictable. Miles away, his wife is returning from the forest, a bundleRead more…
Urban Poor Development Strategies
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Raineer Chu as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “Embracing God’s Global Urban Mission.” Responses to this paper through the LausanneRead more…
Vulnerable Mission – a biblical approach
In doing ministry in rural Africa over an extended period (1988 to date), I have seen a lot of problems arising from the way the western missionary force carries out ministry using foreign money. I was prompted to go backRead more…
KINGDOM VALUES AND ECONOMIC MODEL OF DEVELOPMENT: FACING THE ISSUE OF POVERTY AND WEALTH
I see that the overall logic of the discussions about overcoming poverty assumes, or is framed within, the logic of free market economics. Reading some papers and reactions to them, I discover a tremendous “optimism” with this way of doingRead more…
KINGDOM VALUES AND ECONOMIC MODEL OF DEVELOPMENT: FACING THE ISSUE OF POVERTY AND WEALTH
I see that the overall logic of the discussions about overcoming poverty assumes, or is framed within, the logic of free market economics. Reading some papers and reactions to them, I discover a tremendous “optimism” with this way ofRead more…
DOING BUSINESS TO OVERCOME POVERTY AND TO ADVANCE MISSION
POVERTY AND WEALTH DOING BUSINESS TO OVERCOME POVERTY AND TO ADVANCE MISSION H. Fernando Bullon – Costa Rica If our interest is that business should help to overcome poverty at the same time that mission is fostered,Read more…