In this paper, Darrow Miller lays out a Biblical theology for sustainable agriculture and creation care. Originally published in the 2003 book Biblical Holism and Agriculture: Cultivating our Roots. Download pdf from disciplenations.org
Two talks
- Why Development Doesn't Work
- If you have a question for me
You can get more of his lectures at www.johnpatrick.ca
“Ten Biblical Principles for Agricultural Development”, by David Evans, is an effort to help people involved in agriculture around the world to better understand the role that they are called to play in bringing God’s Word and His kingdom to bear on the land, animals, and neighbors that have been entrusted to their care. The application of these principles will not be easy.
This working document is primarily designed for use by agricultural extensionists and educators working with farmers in the context of the developing world. That said, it should also be useful in more general settings that deal, in some way, with the study and/or practice of agriculture.
Echo has been very helpful in helping us learn how to work with small-scale farmers. Check out their workshops and conferences. Join echocommunity.org to see their expansive resources and to network with other people. Be sure to check out their book "Agricultural Options for Small-Scale Farmers" which also available from Amazon and on Kindle.
This book which is out of print lays out practical principles for working with small-holder farmers. Email me at info@terrafina.org and I will loan you my copy.
When Helping Hurts
Becoming Whole
Becoming Whole Field Guide
Helping Without Hurting in Africa
With chronic hunger affecting millions, the world today needs to completely rethink its relationship to both agriculture and the environment. In honor to our Lord we as Christians should be leading by example in responding appropriately to a creation that groans and to a world where growing numbers of people struggle to find enough food. The purpose of this book is to put God back into the center of agriculture. He is the First Gardener, the First Farmer, the First Forester.
BY DAVID EVANS, RONALD VOS, AND KEITH WRIGHT
“Biblical Holism and Agriculture: Cultivating Our Roots” is a collection of essays that address the urgent need for constructing a holistic biblical perspective in order to appraise the economic, social, ecological, environmental and spiritual impact of globalization and the negative unprecedented impact of powerful agricultural technologies and marketing systems. Holistic biblical perspectives reference ancient Hebrew insights about responsible freedom for “keeping” the land by people created in the image of God as representatives commissioned to stewardship and justice.
The authors of these essays worked independently, yet there emerges in their writings a consistent identification of elements of biblical wisdom about stewardship in the care of creation and references of the prophetic traditions about social critique.
This work takes us to a new biblical paradigm about the values of healthy ecosystem functions and human community needs. It points to a new agenda for research, testing and modification. It suggests a new dimension of Christian discipleship.
Download from disciplenations.org or by the second edition in print.
Coauthor of When Helping Hurts Brian Fikkert and theologian Kelly M. Kapic return in this companion book to Becoming Whole. This time they give you 19 practical principles you can use to design or redesign a poverty alleviation ministry.