Kari Bergrud

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Union Gospel Mission (Vancouver, BC)

Written by Kari Bergrud

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Rest and Life in Third Spaces

A culture of third space is celebration. The same place to see the same people and simply present with one another, that is rest, and that is life. Read more Read more...

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Indigenous Theology: Changing the Ministry Landscape

Central to accomplishing our purpose is the challenge of a deep-seated Western ethnocentrism in theology and mission... Read more Read more...

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Are you a Tourist or a Disciple?

A tourist is someone who takes a tour for pleasure or culture. A disciple is a follower of a teacher. Read more Read more...

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Are We Serving Orphans?

Disturbing facts about the orphanage model are causing many churches to rethink their strategy for orphan ministry. Read more Read more...

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What We Get Wrong About Church Planting

What we are actually planting is the Gospel and what we are harvesting is the church. Read more Read more...

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A Neighbourly Invitation

What would it look like to pray for those closest to us, in our backyards? A Neighbourly Invitation is just that initiative to prayer and more. Read more Read more...

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'Hard work never killed anyone,' and other dad lessons for missionary life

Dad was a change agent. He lived through two world wars – too young to fight in one, too old for the other, but he knew change was inevitable. Read more Read more...

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A Powerful Ministry Tool

How significant are these moments? Only the Lord knows. I do know they have warmed my heart, given me fresh perspective. Read more Read more...

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Pray, Give, and Go

A look at how mission has changed (or hasn't) since the 1960s. What is needed for mission to thrive today? Read more Read more...