Faithworks magazine Issue 4 Spring 2008

'I downsized my life'
Brace yourself for a challenge: voluntary community worker Bob Holman says living modestly in the 21st Century is not only possible but practical and beneficial to boot.

Cashing In
Is it possible to secure funding for your community project to sustain it long-term? Should you accept 'strings-attached' funding for your work? Virginia Luckett gets to grips with the some of the thornier issues of fundraising.

Can Charity be Cruel?
Should we be giving our money to the homeless or would helping facilitate a local soup-run be a better idea? We face up to the issues of how to engage effectively with those living on our streets.

Breaking the Language Barrier
Ten years ago Cassie and Russell Roberts heard God call them to serve the nations - they now run Open Doors International Language School, Plymouth. Discover their journey to opening the school and the needs it is meeting today.
News
Including the latest on funding your project and the best in UK events for Christian community activists.
And the Burning Question is...
To what extent was Bishop Nazir-Ali right in commenting that there are now no-go zones for non-Muslims in the UK?
Welcome to my World
A typical day in the world of Revd John Naudé, a church leader with a passion to see disabled people welcomed into the Church.
Little Green Guide
Consumerism with a conscience.
R & R
Relevant resources reviewed by you.
Your Letters
Your responses to issue Two.
Stepping Up
Malcolm Duncan urges us never to compromise on the thing that makes us distinctive.
The Way Forward?
Greta Randle equips us to respond with boldness and sensitivity to those we struggle with in our communities.
The Shape of Things to Come
Shout 'stop!' and make a difference, says Steve Chalke.




