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Healthy Church vs. Unhealthy Church Posted by Five Stones Global

Healthy Church vs. Unhealthy Church Posted by Five Stones Global

by Jean Johnson | Dec 21, 2016 | Tips & Tools

This table below is adapted from Glenn Penner by Ronnie & Wouter in their article “Dependency.”

Re-Jesus Missions Part 1: Has Western Christianity Stolen our  Ability to Reflect Jesus’ Way of Missions?

Re-Jesus Missions Part 1: Has Western Christianity Stolen our Ability to Reflect Jesus’ Way of Missions?

by Jean Johnson | Dec 21, 2016 | Inspirational, Missional Musings

How close or how far are we from Jesus’ pattern of doing global missions — making disciples of the nations?

Overcoming Unhealthy Dependency

Overcoming Unhealthy Dependency

by Jean Johnson | Aug 24, 2015 | Top Picks, Unraveling Unhealthy Dependency

Any kind of reliance that leaves a person completely dependent on others is dangerous. It is unhealthy. It takes away the belief that one can be self-reliant and rely only on God.

Could Inspiring More “We Did It” Stories Help Break The Dependency Mindset?

Could Inspiring More “We Did It” Stories Help Break The Dependency Mindset?

by Jean Johnson | Aug 19, 2015 | The DNA of Sustainability & Multiplication

As Valery shared about Haitian churches saying, “We did it” and “the sense of pride and sense of ownership” that pastors and their congregations experience through trusting in a big God, I was reminded of a couple of important principles.

Orphans and Widows Part 3: Widows and Orphans: Rethinking Orphan Care

Orphans and Widows Part 3: Widows and Orphans: Rethinking Orphan Care

by Jean Johnson | Aug 10, 2015 | Unraveling Unhealthy Dependency

In past years, residential care has been the Western answer to the orphan crisis in lower income countries. Presently, researchers and practitioners are earnestly encouraging better care alternatives for four key reasons.

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The Ripple Effect: Unpack the Impacts of Foreign Funds in Global Missions Across 4 Realms

In our efforts to be generous in our cross-cultural mission work, we often gauge success by visible results. Before offering support to a local individual, entity, or initiative using foreign resources, consider evaluating the broader effects of your giving across these four key realms in cross-cultural contexts.

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