News
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Relinquishing control while serving in Thailand (Webinar recording)
On 22 January 2026, George M., long-standing cross-cultural worker in Thailand, shared some experiences that illustrated the differences between non-vulnerable and vulnerable missionaries. For example, he emphasised how the dynamics are different when inviting others into our space, vs. being…
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Review “Decolonizing Mission”
In this recent publication, UK-based Malawian missiologist Harvey Kwiyani wrestles with the colonial legacy of the concept of Christian mission. Tracing its modern expression back to 16th century Jesuits who were sent “to extend God’s kingdom among the nations”, Kwiyani…
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Webinar recording: Is Religion a Western Idea?
On 24 July 2025, Dr. Claire Chong addressed how people in Buddhist Southeast Asia tend to have a distinctly different perspective of ‘religion’ than people in westernised/secularised contexts. In this webinar run in partnership with the Rethinking Forum, she discussed…
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Sharing in poverty: Reflections by Jim Harries
The Alliance for Vulnerable Mission seeks to raise awareness for the benefits of ’stepping into’ people’s poverty. Jim Harries has made costly efforts in this direction. In this piece, he reflects on his reasons for sharing in the material poverty…
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Vulnerable Mission and Community Development
In early May 2025, the Christian Community Development Conference (CCDC) took place in Frankfurt. The CCDC is a platform for Christian missionaries with a holistic concern and for people in development cooperation with a missionary heart – regardless of where…
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New book: Vulnerable Mission for Practitioners
Possibly for the first time ever, the AVM has published a book on vulnerable mission that is directed at people on the ground or preparing for missionary service.
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Webinar recording: Serving in an affluent Japanese context
On 24 April 2025, Chris Sadowitz, long-time US-missionary to Japan, shared his thoughts on what vulnerable weakness in ministry and mission looks like in a wealthy, largely non-Christian Japanese society.
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AVM Transition Celebration
Two celebrations, both entirely on-line, were enjoyed by a total of about 75 people, many of them mission scholars, and others very concerned for spreading of the Gospel of Jesus around the world! The first one was in English, and…
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Press Statement: New Chapter for the Alliance for Vulnerable Mission
The Alliance for Vulnerable Mission (AVM) is opening a new chapter. The network of mission reformers, founded years ago by Brit Jim Harries, is now registered as an association in Germany but continues to operate internationally. In this context, Marcus…
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Webinar recording available: Learning over Power
On 23 January 2025, Thailand-based US-American Dr. Debbie Kramlich spoke about the potential and requirements for adopting a posture of Cultural Humility.