Bücher veröffentlicht von Seedbeds Communications

In 'No Wastelands: How to grow seedbeds of Shalom in your neighbourhood,' Ash Barker shares his personal odyssey of serving on the front line of urban poverty on three continents. Through stories, scriptures, and insights, Ash challenges readers to release the unique potential of their local communities and see lasting change happen. This book is for those who deeply love their neighbourhoods but feel stuck, as well as those just beginning their local adventures and suspect more is possible. Let Ash's experiences spark your imagination, values, practices, and strategies to grow seedbeds of shalom in your own neighbourhood.The book includes:prompts for personal reflection and group discussion;practical exercises to try for yourself and your neighbourhood.

"Anji''s story is engaging, insightful, heart wrenching and at times, very, very funny. The Reverend Kate Bottley,ΓÇ»Broadcaster and Priest (As seen on Gogglebox)This book is an entertaining and moving autobiography of the extraordinary and unusual life of Australian mother - Anji Barker.A qualified social worker and a United Reformed Church Minister, Anji has spent the last 30 years living in poor urban communities in Australia, Thailand and the UK. She is passionate about social justice and grassroots transformation. Her faith has lead her to jump in boots and all fighting for those who are pushed to the margins. Anji shares openly and honestly about faith and doubt, the challenge of raising children in difficult places, as well as the joy that this life brings. She reminds us that our mistakes and failings can be our assets and that God delights in the strangest, most unlikely bits of who we are. Her stories will make you laugh and cry, inspire and encourage you. "This is a delightful must-read for anyone who dares to live a life for others." Brian D. McLaren