Articles for tag: England

April 1, 2017

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

Church Leadership

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 ministryÂ 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 theÂ 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.Â He challenges students from colleges and universities throughout the U.S. to consider

September 10, 2006

Becky Ahlberg

Mission & Evangelism

In Praise of Short-Term Mission Trips

A church choir’s short-term mission trip to England strengthened their worship ministry and encouraged small Restoration churches. Concerts, fellowship, and shared worship sparked lasting relationships and renewed vision for global mission.

July 10, 2005

Naomi Kouns

Church & Ministry Campus Ministry

A Global Culture, A Pre-Christian Nation

Naomi Kouns reflects on England’s “pre-Christian” youth culture and the quiet hope of gospel renewal through relationships. Campus ministry, she argues, offers a practical path for restoring souls and forming disciples among university students.