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A collection of stories, articles and reflections written or submitted by various Servants workers.

Was It Worth It? Did We Achieve Anything?

Posted On July 24, 2018

Written by Kristin Jack I have to confess, after Susan and I relocated to NZ after 16 years in Cambodia with Servants, these two questions… Read More →


Theology with the Marginalised

Posted On July 10, 2018

The following article was written by a member of the Servants India team. Not too long ago we were sitting in a friend’s tiny house,… Read More →


More Blessed To Give Than Receive … Or Is It?

Posted On June 26, 2018

The following reflection was written by Manu Ward.  Manu and his family recently returned to New Zealand after living in a slum in Asia for… Read More →


Book Review – God in Disguise

Posted On June 12, 2018

Kelly Treleaven’s review of God in Disguise–a book written by past Servants missionary Trudy Taylor Smith-–was recently posted on the Englewood Review of Book’s site.  Click… Read More →


Latest Swiss Servants Newsletter

Posted On June 7, 2018

If you read Swiss-German, check out the latest newsletter from the Servants Switzerland linking team.  If you can’t read it, you’ll still enjoy all the… Read More →


Transition Blues

Posted On May 29, 2018

“It’s dirty, It’s hot. It’s crowded! What am I doing back here!” I recently arrived back in India after several months in Australia. Having made… Read More →


Giving Thanks for Dorothy…

Posted On September 18, 2017

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Non-violent resistance is not only courageous, but effective too.

Posted On August 10, 2017

Written by Kristin Jack, this article was originally published on the Otago Daily Times website. Kristin and his family lived in Cambodia with Servants for… Read More →


Scott’s Poem

Posted On March 21, 2017

. Scott Smith’s Poem Read during the Forum Variety Show, to a room that could not contain its laughter! . Welcome to forum, now get… Read More →


Forum 2017

Posted On March 14, 2017

Highlights from the Servants Forum, as told by Lois (Current Field Team Mentor, and Elder Emeritus).  Some names are changed for security reasons.  Who was… 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
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