5 Small Loaves
Rachel Charles
MISSION MODELS THAT EMPOWER: Knowing Who You Are Going To
My name is Rachel Charles, co-founder of 5 Small Loaves. This is the third article in a series that addresses the short-term missions model that typically comes to the Navajo reservation from American churches. I do not speak as one with expertise on missions but as one who is living in a cross-cultural setting and … Continue reading
NAIITS Symposium 2014 Summary
Last week I had the privilege of attending the 11th annual Symposium of the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies (NAIITS) at George Fox University near Portland OR. This is the third time I have attended a NAIITS Symposium and while I do not consider myself an academic, I have to admit I really … Continue reading
MISSION MODELS THAT EMPOWER: Taking Nothing
My name is Rachel Charles, co-founder of 5 Small Loaves. This is the second article in a series that addresses the short-term missions model that typically comes to the Navajo reservation from American churches. I do not speak as one with expertise on missions but as one who is living in a cross-cultural setting and … Continue reading
Nurturing a new conversation
Last week I was on a conference call with some colleagues from a Christian organization that I partner with. We were discussing an educational project we are working on regarding the long history of injustice against Native Americans by the United States government and the Christian church. During the discussion it became clear that some … Continue reading
Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday is an incredible affirmation of God’s desire for diversity. Early in the books of Acts Jesus had just been raised from the dead and ascended into Heaven. God wanted all of the world to know about his son. And in Acts chapter 2 we are told that staying in Jerusalem at that time … Continue reading
MISSION MODELS THAT EMPOWER: Keeping it Small
My name is Rachel Charles, co-founder of 5 Small Loaves. This is the first article in a series that will address the short-term missions model that typically come to the Navajo reservation from American churches. I do not speak as one with expertise on missions but as one who is living in a cross-cultural setting … Continue reading
A New Organization
In the Bible, there is a story of when Jesus was teaching a large crowd. At the conclusion of his teaching his disciples observed that it was late in the day, they were in a lonely place and the people were hungry with no food to eat. Jesus responded by telling them, “You feed them.” … Continue reading
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