Elliott, Mark R. (2017) Greenhouse Gardening for the Purpose of Self-Sustaining Ministry in the Former Soviet Union. East-West Church & Ministry Report, 25 (4). ISSN 2576-344X
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Financial support from overseas for the Christian cause in the former Soviet Union undermines, rather than strengthens, the church when it thwarts the prospect for self-sustaining ministry, and when it stifles indigenous initiative and stewardship.Funds were raised in 2014-15 for a 2016 greenhouse gardening project to demonstrate one approach to lessening dependence upon long-term outside contributions. The six sites selected for greenhouses included a church- based rehab center (Ukraine), a group home for orphans in foster care (Ukraine), a ministry center for orphan graduates (Russia), and the rural homes of three low-income, bi-vocational pastors (Ukraine).
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | dependency, empowerment, Jacob Mittleider, agriculture |
| Subjects: | B Mission theology/theory > Theology of work B Mission theology/theory > Contextualization/Inculturation B Mission theology/theory > Mission and Social responsibility C Types of Christian Ministry > Business as mission G Christian traditions/Denominations > Adventist |
| Divisions: | Former Soviet Union > Russian Federation Former Soviet Union > Ukraine |
| Depositing User: | Katharina Penner |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jan 2024 14:51 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jan 2024 14:51 |
| URI: | https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/2871 |
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