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A discussion between the Spacemakers and our friends at Hope Worldwide about service and how we can do it in a more humble, respectful and beneficial way.

Make sure you listen to part 1 first!

RESOURCES ---

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOPE WORLDWIDE:

https://www.hopeww.org

VOLUNTEER WITH HOPE WORLDWIDE: https://www.hopeww.org/volunteer

START A PROGRAM AT YOUR UNIVERSITY: https://www.hopeww.org/campusclubs

DONATE TO HOPE WORLDWIDE: https://hopeww.kindful.com

BOOKS:

Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton

When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

The Broken Ladder by Keith Payne

The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns

Reciprocal Missions by DJ Schuetze and Phil Steiner

Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne

Slow Kingdom Coming by Kent Annan

Walking with the Poor by Bryant Meyers

Jesus and the Poor by Steve Kinnard

Scandalous Obligation: Rethinking Christian Responsibility by Eric R. Severson

Charity Detox by Robert D Lupton

WEBSITES/ONLINE RESOURCES:

"Helping, Fixing, or Serving?" Article: https://movementum.co.uk/journal/2019/12/6/helping-fixing-or-serving

Center for Servant Leadership: https://www.greenleaf.org

US Volunteer Training Event: What To Do When Someone Asks You for Money: https://www.hopeww.org/lazarusmyneighbor

From development to dignity: a profound challenge for international cooperation: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/transformation/development-dignity-profound-challenge-international-cooperation/

An interview about service and how we can learn to serve better with Dave Malutinok (the President of HOPE Worldwide), Naomi Stephen (US Programs Coordinator at HOPE Worldwide) and Lola Oke (member of the National Youth Advisory Council). Talking the ethics of volunteering, mutual respect, and the importance of service as a Christian.

Stay tuned for part 2, the panel discussion with the Spacemakers!

RESOURCES---

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOPE WORLDWIDE:

https://www.hopeww.org

VOLUNTEER WITH HOPE WORLDWIDE: https://www.hopeww.org/volunteer

START A PROGRAM AT YOUR UNIVERSITY: https://www.hopeww.org/campusclubs

DONATE TO HOPE WORLDWIDE: https://hopeww.kindful.com

BOOKS:

Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton

When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

The Broken Ladder by Keith Payne

The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns

Reciprocal Missions by DJ Schuetze and Phil Steiner

Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne

Slow Kingdom Coming by Kent Annan

Walking with the Poor by Bryant Meyers

Jesus and the Poor by Steve Kinnard

Scandalous Obligation: Rethinking Christian Responsibility by Eric R. Severson

Charity Detox by Robert D Lupton

WEBSITES/ONLINE RESOURCES:

"Helping, Fixing, or Serving?" Article: https://movementum.co.uk/journal/2019/12/6/helping-fixing-or-serving

Center for Servant Leadership: https://www.greenleaf.org

US Volunteer Training Event: What To Do When Someone Asks You for Money: https://www.hopeww.org/lazarusmyneighbor

From development to dignity: a profound challenge for international cooperation: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/transformation/development-dignity-profound-challenge-international-cooperation/

Part 2 of our discussion with Gordon Ferguson, this time with the Spacemakers Team: Alex, Janai, Meigan, Sebastian, Rachel, and Devon. We discuss our dreams for bridging the gap between ages, generations and cultures in pursuit of love and mutual respect.

Resources mentioned :

“My Hope is In Our Youth” article by Gordon Ferguson (http://gordonferguson.org/articles/my-hope-is-in-our-youth/)

Gordon Ferguson Blog : http://gordonferguson.org

Gordon Ferguson’s Blog on Racial Issues : http://blacktaxandwhitebenefits.com

“All Things To All People” Michael Burns Book : https://www.amazon.com/Things-People-Power-Cultural-Humility/dp/1948450542

“E30: The Culture Gap Between Generations” Michael Burns Podcast Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uFfR9JPixCOLXISzUNtC8?si=4b0b6a7da84745a8

“E31: Why Our Younger Generations Are Leaving the Church” Michael Burns Podcast Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WhLVpuQSVMeJCyn0EJGhJ?si=fa3b35ac6d1a45de

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Is there a gap between older and younger generations in our church? If so, why is it important and what does it look like?

Author, Bible teacher, respected leader, and friend Gordon Ferguson talks to kids averaged 56 years younger than him about what both the youth and the older generations can do to communicate and make church a better place for everyone.

Part 1 is an interview between Gordon and our host, Isabel. Make sure to tune into Part 2, a conversation with Gordon and the Spacemakers! Out now!

Resources mentioned :

“My Hope is In Our Youth” article by Gordon Ferguson (http://gordonferguson.org/articles/my-hope-is-in-our-youth/)

Find us on Instagram @spacemakers.podcast, or email us at mailto:[email protected]