by david.brewer | Sep 6, 2012 | Business Philosophy, Individual's Story, SEED Team
In my last blog post I wrote a very brief amount on the theology of development work. Now I think it’s important to explain briefly how it is that I (David) in particular came to be doing this work through SEED Livelihood Network. There are three specific...
by david.brewer | Aug 15, 2012 | Business Philosophy, SEED Team
As we have traveled around this summer, we have sometimes been asked why we do the work we do. Christians often wonder why we are spending our time on microenterprise work instead of planting churches or doing evangelism. Those who are not Christians wonder why we...
by david.brewer | Apr 10, 2012 | Business Philosophy, Individual's Story
Since Rose and I began as directors in early 2011, a key part of our SEED message has been that our partners do not deserve pity, because they have been made in the image of God, with dignity, gifts and skills attendant to that image. On my recent Asia trip, I saw...
by david.brewer | Apr 4, 2012 | Business Philosophy, Group stories, Individual's Story
A different aspect of community came to light during my time in Cebu, the Philippines. Pastor Allan and Pastora Naomi Prochina have led the Light & Life Christian Fellowship for several years, and just in the past six months have also been leading services at an...
by david.brewer | Apr 2, 2012 | Business Philosophy, Group stories, Individual's Story, New Groups
One aspect of the recent SEED Asia trip that stood out repeatedly was the sense of being welcomed into the community. The reception went beyond gracious and was more warm and family-feeling. It made me think deeply about the idea of partnership. Sometimes I think we...
