Is Mission Work Ethical?
When we think about the purpose and function of religious movements that have crossed cultures motivated by Christian evangelism, it is easy to see how the Gospel has often been married to imperialism and the advancement of Western influence.
A New Kind of Mission Trip
I sat this week with a man visiting the United States from South America. He was here on a short trip to renew partnerships and encourage donating to his non-profit employer, a vibrant humanitarian organization sponsoring children’s education and church planting in his home country of Nicaragua.
Before You Sign up for a Child Sponsorship, Read This...
Non-profit organizations (NPOs) have become incredibly skilled in telling their stories. They know that humans are moved by story, and that in positioning donors as the heroes of the story mobilizes financial support.
Taking Route Podcast - Doing the Never-Ever Things While Living Abroad
Join us as we chat with Lauren Pinkston about adoption, moving between different countries (4 to be exact), and doing the things we said would never, EVER do. You'll also hear a little bit about the fair trade business started and how she handles herself when invited to "ELITE" events with local friends.
Developing Cross-Cultural Healthcare Workers: Content, Process and Mentoring
Career service in cross-cultural healthcare mission work is the ambition of many people around the world. However, premature termination of this expected long-term service mitigates achieving the goals of the individual and the organization. This lingering challenge of high rates of missionary attrition impacts the long-term impact of the work and the health and well-being of the workers.
Upside Down Podcast - Ethical Fashion: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
What is ethical fashion? Everything we wear comes at a cost - often at the expense of artisans abroad who are exploited for cheap labor. Guest co-host Lauren Pinkston of Wearthy joins us at the virtual table, providing first-hand insight and practical tips on how to make intentional, Kingdom-centered choices in the items we purchase.
The Balanced Voice Podcast - Tensions of Learning and Unlearning
64% of people in a OnePoll study reported that certain conversations were simply off limits with their family, but many psychologist discourage shying away from difficult topics with loved ones.
