What was behind one of the most successful disciple-making movements in modern times? Discover key lessons for effective mission today from one of the most fruitful but overlooked missionaries, James O. Fraser...by the man called 'Fraser's Successor'! William Carey, Hudson Taylor, David Livingstone, and Adoniram Judson are household names when it comes to the missionary world. But, who knows about James O. Fraser, the catalyst for one of the most successful disciple-making movements in modern mission history? Fraser's story among the Lisu people of south-west China is brought to the forefront in this book by English missionary, Stuart Simpson, and highlights the key lessons that can be drawn from Fraser's life that were vital, not only to this powerful, multiplying movement, but also for effective mission work today! In The Second Act, Simpson tells his own remarkable story of how God prophesied and orchestrated a divine connection between him and Fraser, including Simpson holding his predecessor's bones and acting the role of Fraser in a gold remi-award winning docudrama in fourteen languages.
Social welfare workers in all fields are frequently motivated by a desire to 'work with people,' 'bring about change,' or to 'make a difference.' These ideals are often constrained (even thwarted) by systems and funding that are driven by social policy. This book explores some of the difficulties and dilemmas faced by contemporary social workers as they deliver welfare in a changing policy context. The book takes a skills-based approach to understanding the role and importance of social policy in social welfare practice. Written by experienced educators and authors, it shows readers how to understand, analyze, and engage with policy. It is especially relevant for social workers whose roles are currently being shaped and re-shaped by policies.
Lakeland in the 1830s is the journal of a gentleman traveller, Isaac Simpson, who visited he Lake District and toured the area in the early 19th century. The book is based closely on his letters and original diary and is written and illustrated by his great-great grand-daughter, artist Wendy Stuart.
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When one thinks of influential World War II military figures, five-star generals such as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley instantly come to mind. As important as these central figures were to the Second World War, the conflict produced equally effective lower-profile leaders whose influence had an undeniable impact. Among these leaders are William Simpson, commander of the US Ninth Army, and James Moore, his chief of staff. Working in tandem, the pair helmed a unit that gained recognition as "uncommonly normal," an affectionate designation driven by their steadfast professionalism in all endeavors. It was their unobtrusive leadership style that relegated these career military men to the footnotes of military history. Commanding Professionalism: Simpson, Moore, and the Ninth US Army corrects this historical oversight by examining the achievements of these overlooked heroes. Focusing on Simpson and Moore's careers from 1940 through the end of World War II, author William Stuart Nance recounts the pair's working relationship. Together, they successfully maneuvered through the squabbling of the American and British forces and developed an army admired for its consistency of conduct and military prowess, capable of resisting the complex external and political machinations of the time. Simpson and Moore's unflinching devotion to the greater good and their steady handle on the dynamics of command/staff relationships proved essential to the war effort and its ultimate success. Their example, Nance argues, remains aspirational and worthy of emulation in the military command structure of today.
A collection of delicious easy-to-make recipes with step by step instructions covering sweet and savoury pies. Learning how to make home-baked meals is as easy as pie!
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