Tag: Alongsiders International

What Our Evangelism Is Missing

What gospel did Jesus preach?

How Jesus Addressed Injustice in Politics

Jesus was far from apolitical

Why We May Need a New Missions Metaphor

It's time to change the way we think about foreign missions.

Why I’m Ditching the Word ‘Empowerment’

Empowerment, while a good concept, has too much baggage. There's a better alternative.

Good News for the Poor

We are too quick to add "... in spirit" to Jesus proclamation: "Blessed are the poor."

5 Ways to Seek Justice and Mercy in the Workplace

Businesses should not make profit the sole bottom line that defines success. Here are ways to pursue justice in our business practices.

One Burning Question for Ministry Among the Poor

After 20 years of living among the poor, I've learned an important question to ask myself about every endeavor: Is this replicable?

The Myth of the ‘Undeserving’ Poor

Why asking if people in need are ‘deserving’ or ‘undeserving’ is the wrong question