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At The Border: Center of Change
Part I of “At The Border,” SP staff in San Antonio share their vision for the church to be central to community transformation.
Feb 13, 20203 min read


Connecting Civic Leaders
Local leaders in North Philadelphia, PA are leading together, embodying a sign of community transformation: civic good.
Feb 13, 20203 min read


When Young Men Grieve
"Unrighteous anger is unprocessed grief." In Richmond, VA, young men process their grief from neighborhood gun violence together.
Feb 13, 20203 min read


A Multiethnic Witness Across Continents
Latin American leaders are thriving in mission to North Africa, cultivating a multiethnic witness that is transforming their context.
Feb 13, 20203 min read


Seeing Glory — Advent Devotional V
Adapted from reflections by SP staff member Laurie Niewoehner. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory,...
Dec 23, 20192 min read


Surprised By Love — Advent Devotional IV
Adapted from reflections by SP staff member Laurie Niewoehner. “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his...
Dec 19, 20192 min read


Unwrapping Joy — Advent Devotional III
Adapted from reflections by SP staff member Dale Helt. “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the...
Dec 11, 20192 min read


Peace Amidst Disruption — Advent Devotional II
Adapted from reflections from SP staff member Dale Helt. “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had...
Dec 6, 20192 min read


Hope on the Horizon — Advent Devotional I
Ushering in this year's Advent season with Hope.
Nov 27, 20192 min read


Jesus Communities — Nine Signs of Transformation Q&A
A Q&A with SP co-director Lisa Engdahl on the first of the nine signs of communities transformation: Jesus Communities.
Nov 21, 20194 min read


The Substance of Life
Reflections and poetry by Marisa Lin, SP intern in San José, California on her internship orientation in Manila, Philippines.
Nov 21, 20192 min read


Mentoring Matters
Suzy Triplett, SP Staff in Bangkok, reflects on mentoring from the example of a young girl.
Nov 21, 20192 min read


Studying Scripture Is People Watching
Janelle Look, SP Staff in South LA, reflects on the power of making observations of scripture.
Nov 21, 20192 min read


Jesus Risks: How an East LA Church is Rediscovering Normal
At New Life Community Church in Lincoln Heights, East Los Angeles, California, normal church routines have taken new life.
Nov 21, 20192 min read


Jesus and Pizza: the High School Essentials
John, Servant Partners staff in South Los Angeles and an indigenous local leader, shares about how God is opening up new outreach...
Jan 29, 20193 min read


Incarnation vs. Gentrification
Inspired by the incarnation of Jesus, Derek, SP staff in Pomona, reflects on the incarnational approach to ministry and its relationship...
Dec 23, 20183 min read


Creating Their Own Opportunities
James, SP staff in North Africa, their community center serves the refugee community and has witness significant steps forward as local...
Nov 23, 20183 min read


Why Montessori?
Jamie, SP staff in Bangkok, describes the power of Montessori education opportunities in the lives of children who are growing up in a...
Nov 23, 20184 min read


Sabor á México
Mark, SP staff in San Antonio, shares how a little support can help a local family business realize its full potential. Sabor á México is...
Oct 26, 20182 min read


Ajie's Burgers
Aaron, SP staff in Manila, shares how God spared Ajie’s burger shop during a community-wide fire and how this business brought new...
Oct 26, 20183 min read
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