Ernesto Sirolli (Italian NGO guy working in Africa) When most well-intentioned aid workers hear of a problem they think they can fix, they go to work. This, Ernesto Sirolli suggests, is naïve. In this funny and impassioned talk, he proposes that the first step is to listen to the people you’re trying to help, and […]
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http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/904375.Eternity_in_Their_Hearts here’s an excerpt I found online describing one example. There are many more of a similar flavor. “In 1795, on a mission to smooth the way for the Empire, British diplomats encountered the Karen tribe, a humble people eager for these visitors to lead them. Don Richardson’s book, “Eternity in their Hearts,” describes the […]
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Book: Eternity in Their Hearts, by Don Richardson http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/904375.Eternity_in_Their_Hearts Jun 28, 2012 Ryan Rindels rated it really liked it Eternity in their Hearts is written by missionary Don Richardson who spent time in Papua New Guinea beginning in the early 60’s. His research has shown many cultures throughout the world are prepped for the gospel […]
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Churches really fit in the categories of three kinds of ships. Some churches are like cruise ships – luxury for people who are already Christians. Some churches are battleships. They recognize the mission which is good, but they try to accomplish it as a unit. The best churches are like aircraft carriers – they are […]
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Watch out for stereotypes. Movies and television shows are quick to present religious people, especially Christians as ignorant and irrational and bigoted. Television preachers, outwardly religious politicians and other self-appointed spokespersons for religion have also led to distorted images of the religious. Better to draw your conclusions from neighbors and friends who put their faith […]
The earliest Christians were eager to embrace and exploit recent advances in travel and literature to aid and multiply their efforts to spread the good news of Jesus with new people. Under the rule of Rome, inter-city travel became possible and safe in ways it had not been before Paul’s day or even decades after. […]
Donald McGavran: “Nothing hurts missions overseas so much as continuing methods, institutions, and policies which ought to bring men to Christ–but don’t; which ought to multiply churches–but don’t; which ought to improve society–but don’t. If it does not work to the glory of God and the extension of Christ’s church, throw it away and get […]