How Ants Reflect Us in the Church
How Ants Reflect Us in the Church Have you ever felt like you are not doing enough in church because of your more behind-the-scenes or quiet position in the ministry that you are serving in? Seeing that some roles such as worship leaders, evangelists, and cell group leaders tend to be more prominent and front-facing, it might […]
Creation Groans: Choosing to See and Hear
Creation Groans: Choosing to See and Hear Toh Wen Shien How do we keep ourselves informed about creation care, even as our modern lives seem so detached and far removed from the ongoing environmental crises? One of my nascent personal experiences with the effects of climate change came in the early 2000s. On a […]
What is the Jamaica Call to Action?
What is the Jamaica Call to Action? The Jamaica Call to Action (JCTA) was the result of the Lausanne Global Consultation on Creation Care and the Gospel in 2012. Attended by theologians, church leaders, scientists and creation care practitioners, the aim was to build on the creation care components of the Cape Town Commitment. The […]
What is the Cape Town Commitment?
What is the Cape Town Commitment? The Cape Town Commitment (CTC) is a comprehensive document that reflects the proceedings of The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization, where over 4,000 Christian leaders from 198 countries gathered in Cape Town, South Africa, to discuss critical issues of the time as they related to the church and […]
Could fasting be an act of creation care?
Could fasting be an act of creation care? Fasting is the act of abstaining from something for a certain duration, as we take the time to humble ourselves and focus on seeking God. Many Christians commit to fasting during the season of Lent as an act of worship and preparation for the celebration of Easter. […]
Special Feature: A Rocha
Special Feature: A Rocha An organisation that has been advancing the topic of creation care is A Rocha. Present in more than 20 countries globally, A Rocha is a family of Christian organizations which, inspired by God’s love, engages in scientific research, environmental education and community-based conservation projects. Here are some useful resources on […]
How can I begin living out Creation Care?
How can I begin living out Creation Care? With an understanding that God has called us to be good stewards of His creation, we should take tangible steps to make a positive difference. There are so many ways to get involved that it can seem overwhelming. Here are some ideas for you to get started: […]
Caring for Creation during Advent
Caring for Creation during Advent Two Sundays ago, the season of advent began again for the year. We know Advent is a time of preparation before Christmas 🎄, and it also marks the beginning of a new liturgical year for the Church 🗓. Advent has a fascinating history that we might not be aware of! […]
“Global warming & climate change are big global issues. Do my small individual actions even matter?”
“Global warming & climate change are big global issues. Do my small individual actions even matter?” This problem is peculiar because though individual actions do not seem to make a difference, the aggregate of them can produce significant results. While it might feel like individual actions are too small to matter, they do make a […]
“Why bother with creation care if Jesus didn’t talk about it?”
“Why bother with creation care if Jesus didn’t talk about it?” As Christians, we believe that Jesus Christ is the messiah of the world, and we are called to be his followers. A barrier that some Christians face when thinking about creation care is that Jesus barely spoke about it. This post offers two reasons […]