There is growing interest in the circular economy as a strategy for helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. In low- and middle-income countries, initial case studies have shown that …
Made in the Image of God
Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and hte birds in the sky, …
Understanding Poverty
When we look at the world, poverty can feel both deeply shocking and profoundly normal. We hear the statistics regularly: 10% of the global population live on less than $1.90 …
A Short Introduction to Mission
Tearfund’s understanding of mission is sometimes described by theologians as integral or holistic mission. At times, the church has divided mission into preaching and social action and has argued about …
What is Mission? – Participating in God’s Mission
As we live as Jesus’ disciples, God will be able to work through us to bring transformation. The following three things will help us to be active participants in God’s …
What is Mission? – The Mission of the Church
The church’s mission is to show people God’s love and to invite them into a relationship with him. (See Matthew 28:19–20, Acts 4:32–35) After Jesus had ascended to heaven and …
What is Mission? – Jesus’ Mission
Through Jesus Christ, our relationships with God, each other and creation can be restored. (See Luke 4:16–21) Jesus’ mission was to make it possible for our relationships with God, each …
What is Mission? – God’s Creation and the New Creation
When sin entered the world, relationships between God, people and the rest of creation were broken. God wants to restore these relationships. (See Genesis 1–3, Romans 8:18–25, Revelation 21) In …
What is Mission? Introduction
Jesus calls the church to participate in God’smission to redeem and restore all of creation Tearfund’s understanding of mission is sometimes described by theologians as integral or holistic mission. At …
Understanding Poverty (Part 5): How You Can Help Tackle Poverty
Poverty is intricately linked to the social and systemic consequences of broken relationships between God, people and wider creation. We see that poverty comes from a distorted understanding of self, …
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