I am still reflecting on the movie Slumdog Millionaire that I mentioned a few posts back. While the movie did not focus on care of children coming from at risk situations, the news following the movie has. Who is in the best position to care for children on the street and living in high risk … Continue reading Church, Childhood and Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire, Street Children & Hollywood
Well I did it, I finally watched Slumdog Millionaire. It took a while to get down here, but it finally made it. On a side note, DVD's are frequently available before the movie is even in the theater. This past week, Christina and I took our date night, and watched it. Probably would not be … Continue reading Slumdog Millionaire, Street Children & Hollywood
Red Hand Day
This was just passed on to me from the Children at Risk team at Fuller Seminary. Great stuff! Let's join the protest! ------------ We would like to share with you this resource regarding the issue of child soldiers. The following is taken from the PCUSA website (http://www.pcusa.org/children/) where you can find more information. "February 12, … Continue reading Red Hand Day
180 Degrees Alliance – United Global Action with Street Children
Here's a copy of the recent 180 Degrees Alliance newsletter. The letter primarily focuses on our work in the Philippines and Brazil. The strategy is focused around working through these hubs to increase an impact in the lives of street-living and working children. To read more about 180 Degrees go to 180 Degrees Alliance. Click … Continue reading 180 Degrees Alliance – United Global Action with Street Children
Barnabas Letter
Hey folks, Phyllis Kilbourn and others at Crisis Care International just sent out the latest Barnabas Letter on care for children in crisis. Andy Sexton and I have a section included in this one on the importance of strategic impact. Here's a copy: click barnabas Letter for access to the newsletter (click on document)
Ministerial Goals for 2009
As we approach 2009, we are mindful of the challenges ahead for our world and many of our friends and family. The economic situation has been quite challenging to many friends and supporters. ESEPA has also been struck with its difficulties as foundations and supporters have communicated their lack of funding for 2009. Despite all … Continue reading Ministerial Goals for 2009
Short-term Missions and Children at Risk
A new book has just been released by William Carey Library called Effective Engagement in Short-term Missions: Doing it Right. William Carey Library calls it, "the single most ambitious effort to date to understand and improve upon patterns of ministry in STM." If you or your church/org. plans on taking a short-term mission or conducting … Continue reading Short-term Missions and Children at Risk
Costa Rica Celebrating 60 Years of Military Abolition
Interesting article on military abolition in Costa Rica (see below). While there is still a way to go in forming a country of peace, the article rightly points out that Costa Rica is moving towards creating a culture of peace. Perhaps the bigger piece that is missing is the idea of bibilical shalom, which takes … Continue reading Costa Rica Celebrating 60 Years of Military Abolition
Day 2-4 – A Bolivian Journal
The first couple of days here in Cochabamba have been more about food and preparation than anything else. If you're interested, well, I guess you can ask me. Certainly the food has been amazing! Yesterday and today were amazing! Yesterday we visited two events. One took place in a church called Ekklesia and the second … Continue reading Day 2-4 – A Bolivian Journal
Cochabamba, Bolivia
I leave tomorrow morning for Bolivia via Panama, Ecuador and Peru finally arriving in La Paz airport at 12:45AM. La Paz airport is at nearly 13,500 feet (Yikes!). I will be joining Dr. Desiree Segura-April and Joanna Kretzer in La Paz, then we head out for Cochabamba to begin our research. Fortunately Cochabamba is only … Continue reading Cochabamba, Bolivia