Multnomah Plus Course One of my passions is ensuring that children and youth are protected. But I am just as concerned that their protection does not undermine their voice in Christian projects and in society. That's why this course exists. This course focuses on children and youth in a variety of international development contexts who … Continue reading Online Course: Keeping Kids Safe Globally
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Podcast: Justice, Hope, Freedom with Adrienne Livingston (Season 1, Episode 4)
On this episode we talk to Adrienne Livingston about her work with WorldVenture. Adrienne is a humanitarian and global catalyst in combating sex trafficking. She currently serves as the Director of Anti-Sex Trafficking Initiatives with WorldVenture which aims to bring positive change to underserved communities through service, partnership and advocacy. With over 20 years of … Continue reading Podcast: Justice, Hope, Freedom with Adrienne Livingston (Season 1, Episode 4)
Podcast: Racial Injustice and the Role of the Church with Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber (Part 2) (Season 1, Episode 3)
This is part 2 of an extensive interview that Greg Burch conducted with Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber. On this one year anniversary that marks the killing of George Floyd by a convicted Minneapolis Police Officer, the Development and Justice Podcast reflects on the role of the Church and the need for a prophetic and liberating … Continue reading Podcast: Racial Injustice and the Role of the Church with Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber (Part 2) (Season 1, Episode 3)
Podcast: From Philly to Portland with Dr. Rev. Leroy Barber: Community Development Action and Lessons Learned Along the Way (Part 1) (Season 1, Episode 2)
"And we quickly learned being out every day and meeting and seeing the same people, relationships got established and in establishing those relationships people living on the streets were not who we thought they were and as they became friends, as they became people we saw every day, their life stories became real. It was … Continue reading Podcast: From Philly to Portland with Dr. Rev. Leroy Barber: Community Development Action and Lessons Learned Along the Way (Part 1) (Season 1, Episode 2)
Come for a listen! New Podcast on Development and Justice produced in the Multnomah University Studios (Season 1, Episode 1)
Purpose: To inspire and promote just-development and peacebuilding among the Multnomah Global Development and Justice (MAGDJ) community, prospective students and industry leaders. Mission: To highlight our unique, faith-based understanding of development and justice as seen in the approach and lives of graduates and partners of MAGDJ. Audience: MAGDJ students, graduates, prospective students and Christian community … Continue reading Come for a listen! New Podcast on Development and Justice produced in the Multnomah University Studios (Season 1, Episode 1)
Christianity in North America and the Role of Mission/Development Partnerships
Ed Stetzer on Christianity Is Christianity collapsing? There's a lot of research out there that says this very thing. My last session from the Accord conference left me doubting what I have believed to be true, especially within the North American context. Ed Stetzer laid out a very strong argument for the strength of the evangelical … Continue reading Christianity in North America and the Role of Mission/Development Partnerships
Large-scale disaster response (think earthquakes and war)
Some of our worst disasters today are man-made disasters like war according to disaster specialist, Mark Smith of World Vision. That was our discussion today in the Trends and Issues summit. The UNHCR describes the current state of the world as a crises. One in every 122 people on the planet is displaced as either … Continue reading Large-scale disaster response (think earthquakes and war)
Small-Scale (Member/soul care) and Large-Scale (think earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.) Disasters
Member care and disasters, both man-made and natural, are areas that need our attention. Most of my day has been consumed looking at these issues. I am part of the Trends and Issues summit here at the Accord Conference. Our issues today dealt with both large-scale (think earthquakes, hurricanes and wars) and small-scale disasters (think … Continue reading Small-Scale (Member/soul care) and Large-Scale (think earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.) Disasters
ACCORD Network and Integral Mission
This week I am blogging just outside of Asheville, N.C. at the Accord Network conference for Christian Development and Relief organizations. Excited to be here representing Multnomah and MA Global Development and Justice program. After a red eye flight and a quick stroll up Chimney Rock here close to the conference, I headed for the … Continue reading ACCORD Network and Integral Mission
“Trialogue” – Scripture, Context and Child
How does Scripture speak to children and young people in diverse cultures and situations today? More specifically, how does Scripture speak to children in crisis around the world? Perhaps another way of phrasing that question would be, as Nolan Fewell suggests: “What would it mean to read the Bible for the sake of our children?” … Continue reading “Trialogue” – Scripture, Context and Child
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