Welcome to the Annual Review, giving some snapshots of our activities around the world in 2003. The year was, as usual, full of activity. That Was The Year That Was tries to capture the essence of our various spheres of work – mission partners, best, next and project grants. 

Also we pick out a few topics for more attention. One of our enduring strengths is the faithful prayer and giving of our supporters in Ulster and the Republic of Ireland. In her report Melanie Lacy tells us about a year of change and growth. 

Recent months have seen the development of our links with the Anglican church in Myanmar. Although this country is closed to foreign mission partners, after his recent visit, Andy Lines suggests future directions for supporting mission without exporting mission partners in Mission Without Missionaries. 

In Every Army Needs a General Fund, I explain how the Crosslinks General Fund is used to support mission around the world. 

In December 2002, the General Council stepped out in faith by not reducing our direct charitable spending. Thanks to faithful prayer and giving, alongside cuts in costs, our finances have moved back into balance. Money Matters shows how. 

Now we press forward with plans this year to expand best and our project grants programme. Much has been done, but there is much more to do. Please move forward with us in mission in 2004.

Crosslinks magazine July 2004 index