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Tending to Eden: A Vision for a Church Missions Program

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Jay F Guin

After putting up the last post in this series, I felt compelled to be a little more concrete. You see, years and years ago, I was charged with being the head of my church’s missions program, which was a ridiculously … Continue reading →

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Tending to Eden: Conclusions

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We are continuing to read through Tending to Eden by Scott C. Sabin. The book has ten chapters, but I’ll leave the rest for you to read. I’ve just tried to hit the highlights — and enough of the substance … Continue reading →

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Tending to Eden: Chapter Six, Sharing the Gospel

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We are continuing to read through Tending to Eden by Scott C. Sabin. This one will knock your socks off — Prior to the genocide, Rwanda had the highest percentage of Christians in Africa and was considered a missionary success … Continue reading →

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Tending to Eden: Another ResourceTwo More Resources

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I interrupt this series to call your attention to this review of When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor. . .and Ourselves over at the Jesus Creed site. I’ve not read this book, but it’s been recommended to … Continue reading →

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Tending to Eden: Chapter Five, Creating Enterprise

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We are continuing to read through Tending to Eden by Scott C. Sabin. I’ve skipped chapter four. It’s a great chapter, but you’re just going to have to buy the book. Buy some for your church’s library while you’re at … Continue reading →

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Tending to Eden: Chapter Three, Reversing the Cycle

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We are continuing to read through Tending to Eden by Scott C. Sabin. He describes a meeting with a group of Haitians that Plant With Purpose intended to serve — The meeting convened and moved past pleasantries to a series … Continue reading →

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Tending to Eden: Chapter Two, A Vicious Cycle

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We are continuing to read through Tending to Eden by Scott C. Sabin. In chapter two, Sabin begins to explain the nature of poverty in Haiti. Of course, the book was written well before the earthquake, and so it’s a … Continue reading →

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Tending to Eden: Chapter One, Discovering God’s Heart for the World

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We are continuing to read through Tending to Eden by Scott C. Sabin. In chapter one, he begins to build the scriptural case for how best to do missions. (Isa 58:6-7)  “Is not this the kind of fasting I have … Continue reading →

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Tending to Eden: Introduction

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I read a lot of books. Lately, the books that come from evangelical publishers have lots of stories. People like stories. But I usually skip the stories. You see, the real points usually come later in the chapter. Sometimes I … Continue reading →

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Tending to Eden: Background

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

A few weeks ago, I posted four articles on a ministry called Floresta, now renamed Plant with Purpose. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 It turns out that Scott Sabin, executive director, has written a book describing their … Continue reading →

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