Craig Greenfield – Subversive Mission

How do we do mission in the 21st century? Could it be that we can get alongside people and serve as humble alongsiders? Brent talks to Craig Greenfield, the author of a new IVP book called ‘Subversive Mission.  Serving as Outsiders in a World of Need’. Craig is the founder and director of Alongsiders International, a grassroots movement of young Christians reaching the world’s poorest children.  Craig has lived and worked for more than two decades in marginalized communities in Asia and North America. (2:00) Colonialism and mission. The problem of money and power; (3:10) The perception of Western missionaries in the mission context; (4:00) Craig’s involvement in Cambodia. Some of the challenges; (6:50) Five missional ‘types’. The idea of an ‘alongsider’; (8:15) ‘Outsiders’ in mission; (11:50) How can we be seen as catalysts. Local people should ‘own’ the mission; (13:50) Allies; (16:00) ‘Alongsider’ evangelism; (18:30) Bible teachers as guides in a mission context; (19:50) Funding mission. Links mentioned in this episode: IV Press Craig Greenfield Website Craig Greenfield 'Subversive Mission: Serving as Outsiders in a World of Need' Alongsiders   Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.