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

The Prophet, the Alongsider and the Artist-Activist

Posted On July 13, 2006

A friend wrote to me the other day with some genuine and searching questions about our incarnational approach to mission. He asked me whether living… Read More →


Human Rights? Who Cares?

Posted On June 29, 2006

“First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists,… Read More →


What I Have Learnt about Community Development

Posted On March 13, 2006

After more than ten years living with Servants among the urban poor in Cambodia, and praying and working to see the lives of the poor… Read More →


Incarnation in Practice

Posted On February 12, 2006

Does it matter where you live? Yes – the Servants team in Banda Aceh have found it speaks volumes about your values… The Servants program… Read More →


The Softer Face of Servants

Posted On July 6, 2005

Simplicity! Incarnation! Servanthood! Sound too harsh? If you don’t like our principles, we now have other ones! If you always felt as though there was… Read More →


Team Cambodia 2006

Posted On June 9, 2005

How do we begin to bring God’s healing to this broken nation, just emerging from a 30-year nightmare of war and communist dictatorship? First, we… Read More →


Cooperative Settlers of Catan

Posted On April 2, 2005

We all agree that our faith should affect all areas of our lives, but somehow games all remain competitive – beat everyone else, become the… Read More →


Tsunami Response – Servants to Banda Aceh’s Urban Poor

Posted On January 21, 2005

Dear friends, After returning from a tsunami hit area in Thailand over a week ago I wrote these words: “I take a long hot shower,… Read More →


Servants Appoints New Asia Coordinator

Posted On December 29, 2004

Leadership changes are afoot in Servants as Dr Dorothy Mathieson steps down this month from her role as International Coordinator after three years of faithful… Read More →


Outgoing International Coordinator Highlights Servants around the Globe

Posted On December 15, 2004

Dr Dorothy Mathieson is stepping down as Servants International Coordinator at the end of 2004 after three years of faithful service. She offers 12 highlights… 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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    • Upcoming Events
    • Like-Minded Groups
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    • Latest Writings
    • Books
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