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What is a prophet? What do you imagine when you hear that word?
On this page you will find everything you need for the first session of our Act on Poverty Course. You can also find a course overview and group leader's guide on the course home page.
Our material for week one includes:
- A reflection on the message of the prophet Amos
- Audio interviews with Ashleigh May, co-founder of Mums on a Mission UK, and Bryer Mlowoka, Head of Programmes for the Evangelical Association of Malawi
- Questions for discussion
- An inspiring video featuring Margaret Robinson, a Christian Aid supporter and campaigner
- Ideas for how you and your church can take action on poverty
Listen In: Ashleigh May
Hear from Ashleigh May, one of the founders of Mums on a Mission, a not-for-profit organisation that supports and empowers families to break free from the cycle of generational poverty. Ashleigh shares her own experience of poverty and how she developed her voice as a community organiser.
Listen In: Bryer Mlowoka
The Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) is an umbrella group for more than 110 church denominations and Christian organisations in Malawi. Hear from Bryer Mlowoka, Head of Programmes, about how faith is at the root of EAM’s work.
Meet Margaret Robinson, a long-time supporter of Christian Aid, living in North Devon. Margaret acknowledges that she is not a natural orator. Nonetheless, she felt she had to respond to God’s call to speak up for justice.
Hear about how Margaret got involved in campaigning in her local area.
Get Inspired - Margaret's Story
Meet Margaret Robinson, a long-time supporter of Christian Aid, living in North Devon. Margaret acknowledges that she is not a natural orator. Nonetheless, she felt she had to respond to God’s call to speak up for justice.
Hear about how Margaret got involved in campaigning in her local area.