Craig Greenfield

Craig Greenfield (@craigasauros) is the founder of Alongsiders International and author of Subversive Jesus: An Adventure in Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness in a Broken World (Zondervan). A storyteller and activist living in urban slum communities for the past 15 years, Craig’s passion is to communicate God’s heart for the marginalized around the world.

How to Walk Alongside the Poor

Go beyond simply giving to the poor, and walk alongside the poor. Here's how.

3 Steps to Better Short-Term Missions

We all know the limitations of short-term mission trips. Here are three crucial considerations to help make them better.

Should You Move to a ‘Better Suburb’?

Jesus left the most exclusive gated community in the universe in order to come down and make his home in our midst.

3 Vital Skills You Won’t Learn in Bible School

Full-time ministry isn't always smooth sailing. Being a faithful minister of the gospel often requires grit, perseverance, and a willingness to speak hard truths with love.

5 Signs You’ve Bought Into the Prosperity Gospel

"The beautiful good news of Jesus makes the pathetic promises of the prosperity gospel pale in comparison."

3 Ways to Live in Solidarity With Those Who Are Suffering

"Our solidarity starts with intercession, not intervention. It is only from God that we receive the wisdom to know how to act."

3 Ways to Redeem a ‘Short-Term’ Mission Trip

"These trips are expensive, time-consuming and disruptive. Yet I'm convinced that what the eye hasn't seen, the heart can't grieve."

4 Questions to Ask When Your Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Calling

"If God is doing something, he'll communicate it to BOTH of you. Trust him. If God is in it, he'll bring you both along."