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Stay for Satay | 21 June

Posted On June 5, 2025

Join us online for a breakfast-time catch-up with the Indonesia team. Due to limitations of on-line meetings, you will have to provide your own satay… Read More →


30 Years in India

Posted On March 27, 2025

by Ruby Today marks 30 years since the first Servants team arrived in north India, to explore starting life and ministry in a mega-city there…. Read More →


The Meaning of Life

Posted On March 6, 2025

What is the meaning of life? Perhaps every person who ever lived has faced this question. Is it the quest for happiness? or wealth? Or… Read More →


Deep Dive: same planet, different world!

Posted On February 4, 2025

Servants offers a different kind of short-term mission. It’s a deep dive into a different world, the world of the urban poor in Asia. It’s… Read More →


Drop in to Indonesia | 2 Nov

Posted On October 14, 2024

Join us online to “drop in” on the Indonesia team, and hear about life and ministry there. Lift your Eyes up Do you not say,… Read More →


Invitation to India | 15 Sep

Posted On August 28, 2024

You’re invited to catch up with the India team. No flights and visas required, just join us online to see photos, hear stories and pray… Read More →


Cambodia Catch-up | 29 Aug

Posted On July 25, 2024

A lot has been happening in the Cambodia team, and it’s time to join them for an on-line catch up. Join us to see photos,… Read More →


Gift Economy for Forum?

Posted On June 20, 2024

[by Shannon, International Coordination Team] One of the joys of Servants is meeting together to encourage each other in our journey with the poor –… Read More →


Simbahan Ng Mga Ligaw

Posted On May 14, 2024

A group of people meeting for an informal church service.

Ni Manilyn Tanega (You can read this article in English here.) LUCAS 19:10: Bilang Community worker na hindi laking-simbahan, malaking tanong sa akin kung paano… Read More →


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 →


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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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