Tuesday, 8 September 2015

Making a difference is a non-negotiable for followers of Jesus … the only question is what kind of difference shall we make?


Making a Difference? That’s our tag line on the WEBA logo, but when faced with the current refugee crisis many people feel overwhelmed and consequently paralysed in activity.
I would simply like to bring everyone’s attention, who drops in here, to some of the most helpful practical pointers, which have come my way:

A very good little clip if you want to show a group/church by Krish Kandiah
Watch here:

or download from:

Our own Juliet Kilpin is doing a fantastic job, not simply in bringing the unfolding situation to our Baptist family, but in providing some challenging, but possible responses. As she says, if 6 people on average from every Baptist Church offered hospitality, we could house 10000 people.
She’s set up a facebook page now to help communications: 'Take Refuge' via


The Baptist Union have posted some useful resources on our website:


as have BMS:


One of the most helpful blogs on summarizing some biblical responses to refugees, which might help anchor some preaching:



Making a difference is a non-negotiable for followers of Jesus … the only question is what kind of difference shall we make?

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