Change

• Building a better world – here are links to organisations that are already working for a better world that you may like to link with.

Change?

Change isn’t always easy. Major change can be extremely difficult. This can be true whether it is changing ourselves, helping someone else to change, or changing the world. There are reasons why this is. And there are ways to help positive change to happen. These pages provide some of this understanding.

• Why facts don’t always change our minds. – why do some people reject facts and stick to their opinions and beliefs regardless?

Following Jesus

Jesus came to change the world in a good way, and to change each of us as part of that. He calls us to make a difference in the world too. Learn how you can begin a new life, be gradually changed by him, and be part of that journey.

• Following Jesus: first steps – how to start following Jesus. It may be different to what you expect!
• Faith for the new millennium – what will living as a follower of Jesus look like in this millennium?
• Living to serve others – an example of a community that tries seriously to follow the teachings of Jesus.

Climate change

There has been a lot of misinformation about climate change. But my work as a hydrologist and river manager has made it clear to me that climate change is real, but vested interests are trying to deceive us.

You and I can make a positive difference. We can play our part in preserving the world’s fragile environment, and support action that will reduce damaging climate change.

Get some good facts here.

• Is global warming really happening? – a look at the latest information
• Extreme weather – are the scientists’ predictions already coming true?
• Why care about climate change? – it will affect us all, one way or another.
• Climate change: causes and remedies – what can we do to change the future?

Let the oppressed go free

You and I can make a positive difference. We can play our part in caring for vulnerable people. We can learn how purchasing habits in affluent countries can lead to oppression of the poor around the world.

There is much we can do to change this, if we are willing to give up a little of our affluence so the poor are not exploited.

• People shouldn’t be bought and sold – the terrible facts about people trafficking, and what we can do to reduce this sickening trade.
• The bitter truth about chocolate – cocoa production, child trafficking and a fair price for growers.
• Ethical clothing – third world workers are oppressed so we can buy cheaper clothing.