Articles for tag: England

April 1, 2017

Christian Standard

Why Are You So Afraid?

By Aaron and Diane Lincoln Traveling between cultures leads to some interesting moments. “Paper or plastic?” a grocery checker asked us one furlough. We looked at each other quizzically. “We’re paying with cash.” Now it was the checker who looked confused. “Paper bags or plastic bags?” was of course the question, but not one we hear in England. When a stranger (or friend) casually references a line of dialogue from a commercial or TV show, we can be left clueless. And it seems every time we return on furlough, bank card machines have changed. Lots of small differences, that have

July 18, 2013

Christian Standard

40 Under 40: Phil Tatum

PHIL TATUM Director of Globalscope, CMF International In the past 12 years, 135 college graduates have signed up to serve with Globalscope, CMF International”s campus ministry division. This number includes Phil Tatum, a Georgia Tech graduate who served with his wife, Merran, on the first team to Chile from 2002-06, and now serves as the director of Globalscope. Phil plays a key role in advancing the kingdom of God through ministries on prestigious campuses in Mexico, Chile, Thailand, Spain, England, Germany, and Scotland, with Uruguay and Indonesia in the pipeline.  He challenges students from colleges and universities throughout the U.S. to consider

September 10, 2006

Christian Standard

In Praise of Short-Term Mission Trips

By Becky Ahlberg I”m still basking in the glow. Lives were changed: theirs and ours. Goals were met. Preparation spilled over into a variety of side benefits. Team building was fun and fulfilling. God”s Word came to life as we lived it out. Perspectives were changed. Christ was lifted up. God was glorified. We moved another step closer to becoming global Christians. It was the fourth time I”d taken my choir on a short-term mission trip, and it proved once again what a remarkable experience such trips can be. We went to England. Yes, you read that right, England. How

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