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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 →


A Little Light on the Road

Posted On February 9, 2025

by Manilyn Tanega Life is full of questions. So many things we cannot understand. But after seven years of working in our poor community, trying… Read More →


A Tale of Two Disciples: Grappling with Thomas’ Grief and Judas’ Cynicism in The Chosen Season 4

Posted On August 5, 2024

[contributed by Yusuf in India] Spoiler Alert! You may want to watch Season 4 before you read this article. The Chosen is an immensely popular… Read More →


Real Love

Posted On April 13, 2024

Picture of hands, a pair of younger hands holding and old one.

Here is a beautiful paraphrase/reflection on 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 13 written by Kristin Jack, and read at his funeral in December 2023. Even if I… Read More →


Love is Complex, Love’s Confused

Posted On April 6, 2024

A reflection on 1 Corinthians 13. Love is complex, love’s confused Illness caused by alcohol, abusedYou’re hardly the ‘deserving poor’But who cares – death is… 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 →


Laughing Stock [a poem]

Posted On March 9, 2024

Neighbourhood kids chorus Hi Hi Hi The weird white auntie is passing by A mystery of human soul and heart For them such fun day… Read More →


Launching Downward Discipleship | 2024-Mar-18

Posted On February 23, 2024

Have you ever considered discipleship as a downwards journey? Following Jesus leads us to places and people that the world would rather ignore or sweep… Read More →


Ask Me Where I Was [a poem]

Posted On February 3, 2024

And still I hear iton and onin the hidden corners of my mindthat eternal screamwhich echoesdown the corridors of time,refusing to be silencedit accuses meof… Read More →


FIRE and FAITH

Posted On December 13, 2023

Kristin Jack, long time member and leader in Servants, has hit “publish” on his intense historical fiction novel, a personal story of the tumult and… 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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