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Urban Spirituality | starts 21 April

Posted On April 9, 2025

This 14-week online course expands theologies of the Holy Spirit and his work among the urban poor. It emphasizes care and nurturing of workers, practical… 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 →


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 →


Christmas Reflection

Posted On December 19, 2024

From the Indonesia team I.I couldn’t sleep, wondering what was happening with Susi’s* mom. Susi was in labor, but she had no money to pay… Read More →


Holistic Liberation || starts Oct 1

Posted On September 4, 2024

This 12-week course deliberately brings together “Word, Spirit, Street” perspectives. It seeks to encourage and further equip those wanting to live and share a liberating… Read More →


“The situation is hopeless, we must take the next step!”

Posted On June 13, 2024

Indian slum cleared for flyover

By a member of the Indian team. Spanish musician Pablo Casals’ words feel like they were written just for me. Right now, I’m feeling pretty… 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 →


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 →


No Sparrow Falls [a poem]

Posted On August 5, 2023

No sparrow falls,nor molecule decayswithout you reaching out your hand.No tear cascades,no memory aches, or fadeswithout you conscious of it allNo last breath is drawn,no… Read More →


Musings on Generosity

Posted On April 25, 2023

“Yahaa koi sunwahi nahi ho rahi. Please, tumhe aana hoga” (Nobody is listening here. Please, you’ve got to come) It was an important decision. Aliya*,… 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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