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History

These posts tell some of the historic moments in the life of Servants, or capture key themes and developments for us as community with a purpose.

Kristin Jack’s Life and Legacy

Posted On March 25, 2024

Many of you will already know that our dear friend and coworker Kristin Jack died on 9th December, 2023. Kristin’s Life Kristin, together with his… Read More →


Tribute to Servants UK

Posted On March 21, 2023

Thanks and Goodbye to Servants UK The volunteers currently involved in the UK team have moved into other areas of ministry and life. Thus their… Read More →


New Servants Team Forming For Myanmar!

Posted On June 12, 2013

[h4a]Is God Inviting You To Join The New Servants Myanmar Team?[/h4a] Check out this informative and inspiring video about Myanmar and why those of us… Read More →


Servants are seeking new International Leadership

Posted On July 10, 2012

Expressions of interest are now being accepted for the future international leadership of Servants.   Servants is presently in a season of change. Having given… Read More →


Homework Clubs Starting in Cambodia

Posted On April 18, 2012

6pm. I like evenings in Cambodia, as the air gets a bit cooler and people are out in the alleys chatting. What gives me great… Read More →


In Memory of Helen Sidebotham

Posted On January 30, 2012

An international leader and beloved member of the Servants family passed away suddenly about midnight Friday evening after spending the week at our annual International… Read More →


Dream with us for Jakarta…

Posted On September 2, 2011

If you are looking for a role in a pioneering team in the most populous Muslim nation on earth, read on.  The existing Servants Jakarta… Read More →


Servants to Launch Arts and Justice Festival

Posted On February 10, 2011

August 12-14, 2011, a few hundred Christian activists, new monastic contemplatives, recovering addicts, First Nations leaders, pastors and practitioners amongst the poor will gather in… Read More →


Servants Garden Taken Over in London

Posted On December 31, 2010

The Servants allotment (garden), having kept us supplied with fresh vegetables and introduced us to some wonderful people over the past two years, has come… Read More →


Servants has a New Logo

Posted On September 17, 2010

We are pleased to announce that we have chosen a new logo after more than a year of careful work and more than 200 proposed… Read More →


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  • About
    • Our History & Vision
    • 5 Guiding Principles
    • 5 Sustaining Values
    • What We Do
    • What We Believe
    • Our Structure
  • Locations
    • Cambodia
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Philippines
    • Past Teams
    • Linking Teams
  • Get Involved
    • Join A Team
    • Internships
    • Financial Partners
    • Prayer Partners
    • Upcoming Events
    • Like-Minded Groups
  • Resources
    • Latest Writings
    • Books
    • Videos
    • Poetry
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