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The Bible shows that concern for poor communities and a passion for justice are part of what it means to be a Christian. We need to respond biblically, prayerfully and effectively to the challenge of global poverty.

NEW: Whose life is it anyway? Bible study series

Part 1: Whose life? Introduction

Part 2: Whose life? Trading away injustice

Part 3: Whose life? Climate changes lives


The Esther moment: for such a time as this
What are our opportunities and responsibilities as Christians in the western world in 2006? We look at the book of Esther in the Old Testament and draw parallels between Esther's situation and our own.
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Speak up Bible study course
Five Bible studies which build an understanding of how Christians can respond biblically, prayerfully and effectively to the challenge of global poverty.
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Sample Bible study: the Holy Spirit
Try a sample-sized Speak up study. The Holy Spirit Mission looks at the roles of Jesus and the Holy Spirit as advocate, advocacy as the heart of God’s will for us, and how we can be inspired to action.
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We are Christians passionate about the local church bringing justice and transforming lives - overcoming global poverty.
So our ten-year vision is to see 50 million people released from material and spiritual poverty through a worldwide network of 100,000 local churches.

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