In the last century Christianity became a truly global faith, as Todd Johnson has pointed out: 'At the dawn of the twentieth century the statistical centre of global Christianity was near Madrid, Spain. In fact, at that time, over 80% of all Christians were European or North American. By 2010...
Catriona Waitt and Abi Randall found short-term work overseas is as much about being as doing. keypoints Providing relief for a longterm worker is a valuable service. Taking children along can be a blessing, not a burden. Imaginative use of leave and holiday can free up time to go....
In July 2010, my husband and I returned from four years working in Malawi. I had undertaken a Wellcome Trust Fellowship, and Peter worked in the government hospital and medical school. After extending our contracts three times, eventually it was time to return to the UK. Although we had made...