Drama out of a Crisis: 20 challenging, fun and inspirational sketches about poverty and justice - Softcover

20 short sketches for church services, one-off all-age specials and youth events, engaging and exploring issues facing the world's poorest people and the Christian response to injustice. A collaboration between Barnabas and the established Christian international development charity Tearfund (there is currently no other book of drama sketches that specifically tackles these issues). In this book Peter Shaw uses his bold and irreverent sense of humour to identify the global issues that affect us all. Through writing monologues, poems and sketches Peter has succeeded in creating an inspirational and fun tool to help us look at what can seem overwhelming and perhaps find some way to respond. Steve Clifford, General Director, Evangelical Alliance For many years, Peter has poured his energy, heart and creativity into bringing the stories of the poorest into our lives, homes and churches in fresh and vibrant ways. He is an authority not only on the issues that affect people living in poverty, but also on communicating these issues with power and imagination. Just as Jesus used parables to teach and illuminate, Peter brings us close to people living in poverty through 20 brilliant drama sketches. Each one encourages us to connect more closely, reflect more deeply and act more whole-heartedly. We're taken on journeys that lead us to embrace all our emotions: shock, anger, sadness, humour, joy and hope. Matthew Frost, Chief Executive, Tearfund

Drama out of a Crisis comprises 20 short, easy-to-perform sketches providing a fresh perspective on some of the world's most pressing issues. The material is ideal for church services, one-off all-age specials and youth events. Designed to engage and explore the issues without being didactic or guilt-inducing, the sketches are organised under specific themes and accompanied by real-life background information, a biblical context, sermon prompts and suggestions for follow-up. Themes include: Prayer and poverty Ending violence against women Food security Natural disasters Malaria Climate change Living with HIV Trade justice Global sanitation crisis Fair trade Water crisis Governance and corruption Education and poverty Speaking out Children at risk Church mobilisation Maternal health Church and community mobilisation The Bible and poverty