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Pssst.... I've got a new book coming out. Want a preview?
Pssst.... I've got a new book coming out. Want a preview?

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know I'm not satisfied with the status quo in church and missions. I'm convinced we can do better. 

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Ministry/MissionsCraig GreenfieldSeptember 21, 2017
The response to Irma shows why we often get charity so wrong
The response to Irma shows why we often get charity so wrong

It's time we grew into a deeper and wiser engagement with charity and the poor. 3 key principles for getting it right.

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Poverty/CharityCraig GreenfieldSeptember 4, 2017
Here's why I have a double standard on corruption (and 3 reasons you might too)
Here's why I have a double standard on corruption (and 3 reasons you might too)

As Aung San Suu Kyi says, "Use your liberty (privilege) to promote ours!"

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Poverty/Charity, Faith/Life, Ministry/MissionsCraig GreenfieldAugust 19, 2017
No, Jesus would NOT be cool with bombing other countries
No, Jesus would NOT be cool with bombing other countries

3 common excuses Christians make for violence that just don't fly.

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Activism/PoliticsCraig GreenfieldAugust 10, 2017
5 sure signs you've been hoodwinked by the "Prosperity Gospel"
5 sure signs you've been hoodwinked by the "Prosperity Gospel"

You don't have to be a devotee of Joel Osteen or Joseph Prince to be sucked in by this insidious teaching.

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Featured, Faith/LifeCraig GreenfieldJuly 8, 2017
Are you guilty of this cross-cultural blindspot?
Are you guilty of this cross-cultural blindspot?

Colonialism, slavery, drone strikes - nothing to do with me right?

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Activism/Politics, Ministry/MissionsCraig GreenfieldJune 17, 2017slavery, colonialism, corporate repentance, individualism
So you want to change the world? Can you make this one sacrifice?
So you want to change the world? Can you make this one sacrifice?

We love the thrill of using our skills in a place where they are desperately needed. But that may be just the problem. 

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Featured, Ministry/Missions, Poverty/CharityCraig GreenfieldApril 18, 2017empowerment, Operation Smile, charity, Jesus
This is the most common temptation in doing good. 4 reasons you must resist.
This is the most common temptation in doing good. 4 reasons you must resist.

What if the temptation we face is NOT the temptation to pursue evil but instead, the temptation to pursue good, in the wrong way?

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Poverty/Charity, Ministry/Missions, FeaturedCraig GreenfieldMarch 25, 2017temptation, poverty, money, community development, Jesus, transformation, Alongsiders, Satan
Are we really called to be a "voice for the voiceless"?
Are we really called to be a "voice for the voiceless"?

This phrase no longer sits so well with me. Here are 3 alternatives.

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Featured, Ministry/Missions, Poverty/CharityCraig GreenfieldMarch 15, 2017voice for the voiceless, Proverbs 31, speak up, defend the needy
Help! My spouse doesn't feel called to this.
Help! My spouse doesn't feel called to this.

Dealing with the challenge of mismatched callings.

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Ministry/MissionsCraig GreenfieldMarch 6, 2017marriage, ministry, spouse, calling
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