Turning the Tables on Mission documents the experiences of contemporary missionaries from the global south coming to the UK. Their candid, personal accounts challenge many stereotypes and form a rich resource for collective learning as we seek to grow a shared identity as the people of God in what is an increasingly complex and diverse society
A rich boy turned refugee tells the story of coming full circle to succeed in ways beyond his imagination. Born to a family that had recently fled British India during the partition of India and Pakistan, Ram's early life in Mombasa seemed charmed with wealth and success. However, losing all of this overnight through a second deportation, this time from Kenya to the UK, he saw the course of his life change beyond recognition.Despite having had his dreams and plans ripped away from him, Ram worked tirelessly, fighting to overcome every obstacle, and finally succeeded in gaining back wealth and reputation. However, on reaching his late thirties, an unusual day trip in Mumbai changed his life, transforming him from someone enriching himself and his shareholders to someone enriching the world. And this time, the change was his choice.Aiming to encourage those who are struggling to move forward in life, Ram shares stories that demonstrate the difference made by a can- do attitude, by a spirit of generosity and by prioritizing relationships. Through all these, he shares the secrets of living a life that marries deep compassion with success, a generous life that reaps unexpected rewards.
Joel Edwards zeigt in seinem Buch, wie Christen und Gemeinden die Mission Jesu im 21. Jahrhundert neu leben können. Er inspiriert dazu, die Gute Nachricht nicht nur zu verbreiten, sondern sie auch konkret zu verkörpern und die Gemeinde relevant zu gestalten.