What if we took God's call to care for people and planet seriously?
In a world where changes in climate deepens poverty and threatens communities we love, we have an opportunity – and responsibility – to respond with hope and action.
Anglican Overseas Aid CEO Jo Knight invites you to discover faithful, practical pathways forward in her new book, Called to Care: for people and planet.
Voices on Called to Care
Dr Ruth Valerio
Environmentalist and theologian, social activist and author
“Jo’s desire to tackle the climate crisis and bring it to our attention comes from the heart of her Christian faith.”
The Reverend Tim Costello AO
Executive Director, Micah Australia
"In a world where the scale of crisis can
leave us feeling weary or uncertain, Jo Knight offers a gentle but prophetic
invitation to respond – not with fear or fatalism, but with faith."
Pastor Uncle Ray Minniecon
Aboriginal Australian elder, advocate of climate justice
"This timely work reminds us that
addressing climate change is not only a moral imperative but a sacred calling. An act of love for God, for His creation, for each other and the generations to come."
Shortlisted for the 2026 Australian Christian Book of the Year
Locating us within the gospel arc spanning Creation to New Creation, Jo Knight looks at how climate change impacts people and the body of Christ. The call to love our neighbour is also a call to care for God’s creation.
What does this mean for us as individuals, churches and Christian agencies? While Knight writes with the authority of global experience, her appeal is local and manageable.
This book is rich in resources and proposals for the head, heart and hands. Perfect for individuals and small groups.
- Judges Comment
Photographer: Sybil Gazzard
Meet Jo Knight
Jo is passionate about creative collaborations that lead to social change. As CEO of Anglican Overseas Aid, she draws on two decades of championing Christian responses to poverty and climate justice across the Australian and global Church, committed to advocacy that transforms both people and planet.
Jo has been instrumental in forging the Church's response through global movements like Renew Our World and the Australian Micah coalition, where she continues to serve in governance.
Go Deeper with Called to Care
Called to Care is an accessible discipleship resource with space to reflect and implement action.
Whether considered alone or with a group, this book helps us navigate the challenges and joys of our Christian calling.
Anglican Overseas Aid has also created free resources based on the themes of Called to Care, including:
- Small group films
- Companion journal
- Scriptures and prayers for church services
- Action plans
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