February 26, 2024
"My first real attempt at contributing to the advancement of God’s kingdom in the wider world failed," James Thompson writes. But eventually, through the influence of campus ministries in Georgia, Thompson now serves with CMF's Globalscope campus ministry in Thailand. "Different environments present different challenges" . . .
November 17, 2012
By Kendi Howells Douglas In January 2012, an academic society was formed and met for the first time in Bangkok, Thailand. The International Society of Urban Mission is a gathering of like-minded Christians, teachers, missionaries, and urban practitioners from around the world. Its members focus on the issues of urban life, specifically serving those who live in poverty-stricken conditions in the growing slums around the world. Officially, “The International Society For Urban Mission exists, therefore, to be a fellowship of urban missiologists committed to seeking God”s Shalom in cities, especially majority world cities, through active reflection, solidarity and leadership development.”1
November 16, 2012
By Ash Barker Suffering and despair can easily overwhelm us, strangling any last tinges of hope we have for something better. This is often the case in our neighborhood, the Klong Toey slum in Bangkok, Thailand. Here we are confronted with HIV-AIDS, child malnutrition, and premature death as daily realities. The fragility of life and lack of control often cause us to cry out to God, who promises that a better world is possible. However, sometimes we can only pray, “How long do we have to sing this song? When will things get better?” Biblical hope is more than just
September 3, 2012
A Bangkok woman's cooking classes and award-winning cookbook create new opportunities for families in the Klong Toey slum through a Christian-supported microenterprise initiative.
November 22, 2010
Ash Barker recounts the Bangkok riots near Klong Toey and reflects on Christian solidarity, urban poverty, and the costly call to stand with neighbors in crisis.
September 1, 2010
Ash Barker reflects on incarnational mission, urban poverty, and the costly call to enflesh hope while living among neighbors in Klong Toey slum in Bangkok.
Ash Barker reflects on sharing Communion in Klong Prem prison and discovering revolutionary hope in Christ’s body, blood, and promised return.
January 24, 2010
Ash Barker shares four discernment questions for leaders weighing ministry transition, drawing on urban mission experiences in Melbourne and Bangkok.
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