by Geoff Pound | Mar 22, 2007 | Refreshment through change, sabbatical |
Further to my last posting about Angelina, Brad and Theologians Without Borders, here is another article on the same theme.This one, from Christian Science Monitor, How you can take a break and help others, does recognize the positive aspect of having a change of...
by Geoff Pound | Mar 21, 2007 | volunteer vacations |
Is Theologians Without Borders yet another variation of dressing up the travel bug in an attractive religious guise?A recent LA Times article, Tourists Go Extra Mile to Do Good, offers some reasons for the frenzy of activity in which people are using their holidays...
by Geoff Pound | Mar 7, 2007 | connecting, Lilian Lim, opportunities, vision |
Meet Lilian LimLilian is a Chinese woman, born and based in Singapore.Formerly a teacher and journo (Straits Time), Lilian sensed a new call and undertook theological training first at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Singapore and then at Southern Seminary in...
by Geoff Pound | Mar 5, 2007 | cross cultural, sabbatical |
Sabbatical with a DifferenceGeorge Wieland is a lecturer in New Testament at Carey Baptist College in Auckland, New Zealand, with a background of pastoral ministry in the UK and work in Brazil. His sabbatical was due in the first part of last year (2006). Instead of...
by Geoff Pound | Mar 1, 2007 | Uncategorized |
ThanksIt has been a delight to receive so many letters expressing support for the Theologians Without Borders vision. I am grateful to have received in these last few days several responses of ‘Keep me in mind’ if something comes up. Thank you to those who sensitively...
