But who will save his soul?

White evangelical missionaries are scary, warped rock stars in Calabar and many Christian parts of Nigeria. I often get asked if I am one. But what’s perhaps scarier is that missionaries have arguably been the most positive outside force in Nigeria - from an educational development perspective anyway. It often makes me think long and hard about the similarities and differences between missionaries and development workers. Quite similar in intent, I think, but what about impact?


From: Africa » Nigeria

Nigerian  Flag Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have bee... [read more]
Blog: Misc Pictures
Date: January 14th 2006

Other pics and movies of interest: Movies (Left click link to download) Xmas greetings from my Calabar family A little dark, but has interviews of many of the people I live with. Xmas Bike ride of the Calabar streets. The bike brok ... read more







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