On this episode I interview Jason Fileta about his life and work. Jason is currently VP of Engagement at Tearfund after years leading the organization Micah Challenge. Jason opens up and shares about his journey and the work he does today, what motivates him to keep going and where he finds hope. Jason shares about … Continue reading Podcast: Weaving together Faith, Justice and the Life of Jason Fileta of Tearfund, USA (Season 1, Episode 8)
Podcast: Leading Africa New Life Ministries with Charles Mugisha and Alan Hotchkiss (Season 1, Episode 6)
This episode focuses specifically on leading the work of Africa New Life Ministries (ANLM) and highlights the roles and relationship of the two key leaders of the organization, Dr. Charles Mugisha (President and co-founder) and Alan Hotchkiss (U.S. Executive Director). The two share insights on mutual respect and trust in guiding both the U.S. and … Continue reading Podcast: Leading Africa New Life Ministries with Charles Mugisha and Alan Hotchkiss (Season 1, Episode 6)
Podcast: Getting Kids Home with Brandon Stiver (Season 1, Episode 5)
Brandon Stiver has lived and worked in Tanzania, California and now in Tacoma, WA. Brandon started off his work with at-risk kids working in the child welfare sector in Moshi, Tanzania. After taking a hiatus in the states, he and his family returned to Moshi to setup a non-profit to care for kids, but with … Continue reading Podcast: Getting Kids Home with Brandon Stiver (Season 1, Episode 5)
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)
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
Toward Transformation: Bringing Together Mission, Justice & Development (Part 4)
Mission+Justice+Development Missiologist Andrew Kirk implores us to listen to two voices when reading Scripture, the voice of God (Scripture) and the voice (the cry) of the people. This process helps us to combine the central message of Scripture with the, “Reality of every situation into which the message and life of Christ comes” (2000, … Continue reading Toward Transformation: Bringing Together Mission, Justice & Development (Part 4)
Toward Transformation: Bringing Together Mission, Justice & Development (Part 3)
Mission+Justice It is clear in Scripture that God desires to use his followers in His mission. Joining God’s mission also includes developing a proper response to injustices faced by those we care deeply about. This often includes righting the wrongs that are committed against those whom God deeply loves. In his important study on urban … Continue reading Toward Transformation: Bringing Together Mission, Justice & Development (Part 3)
Toward Transformation: Bringing Together Mission, Justice & Development (Part 2)
The Mission of God Anyone who has lived and worked alongside those who are materially poor and oppressed, understands the immense complexities in seeing transformation realized. Having worked with children living on the street, I recognize that changed lives often take long-term commitment and the presence of God working in and through both the recipient … Continue reading Toward Transformation: Bringing Together Mission, Justice & Development (Part 2)
Development and Justice 