Resources
Books
+ Walking With the Poor: Principles and Practices of Transformational Development
Read the classic study by Bryant Myers
AIDS and Lazarus Woudstra
“In Kenya this spring for several weeks I had the privilege to meet some people who were alive. This seems rather obvious. But in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly if you are a woman, it is a bit of a coup.”
+ Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission
The late South African missiologist David Bosch gives historical and theological foundations for thinking and acting missionally. A must!
+ Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity
Reprinted a gazillion times since Ronald J. Sider first published it in 1978, this book is challenging, disturbing, and finally transforming.
+ Race Against Time
Stephen Lewis’ passionate appeal to the West to take responsibility in the global fight against AIDS.
“A bustling spot for the over-churched, out-churched, un-churched and maybe even the un-churchable. For wannabe contemplatives, front-line world-changers and restless cranks.”
Newsletters
2011 Micah Centre Newsletter – December
Presentations
+ Ida Mutoigo’s Micah Conference Presentation, “It Takes a Woman to Raise a Village”
Ida Mutango of CRWRC tells the remarkable story of African women that support their Communities.
+ Linda Tripp’s Micah Conference Presentation, “The Church has Aids.”
Vice-President of World Vision Canada Linda Tripp shares the pain and hope of the people threatened by the greatest humanitarian disaster of our time.
Can inadequate understanding of the significance of Jesus’ death stand in the way of development and mission? Roy Berkenbosch shows us why the answer is “yes”.
Hans Rosling shows data on the possibility of alleviating poverty in a TED talk: Watch Here
Organizations
+ UN Millennium Development Goals
Read about the international agreement to allieviate Global Poverty
+ Track Progress on the Millennium Development Goals
A cool tool that allows you to plot the MDGs on Google Earth
+ The Micah Challenge
Get to know an international organization mobilizing Christian organizations for justice
+ World Vision’s Youth Action Zone
“Join a growing movement of young people who are passionate about making a difference in the world!”
+ Transfair Canada
Learn about Fair Trade Coffee and other products
+ Alternatives for Simple Living
Take the challenge of living simply that others may simply live
+ The Chalmers Center at Covenant College
A Centre that “trains the church worldwide to implement holistic, church-centered ministries that facilitate economic development and spiritual transformation within low-income communities.”
+ Kabala School Project
A project involving King’s alumnus Asher De Groot.
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
Who is Omar Khadr? See our short documentary on Omar Khadr made by Micah Student Sarah Choi.
Resources for Worship:
+ Reformed Worship: Let Justice Roll
Resources and planning ideas for justice-oriented services
+ CAFOD Liturgies and Services
From the Catholic Agency for Social Development (UK)
