90% Of Helping Is Just Showing Up [Paperback]

James R. Kok (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1996

This book provides a practical model for how to help people who are suffering. Many people hesitate to reach out to people in pain because they don't know what to say or do. But according to Jim Kok, the most important thing we can do is show up. In fourteen short chapters, Kok examines different aspects of helping others, identifies roadblocks, and suggests practical steps readers can take. Each chapter concludes with questions based on Scripture and personal reflections that help us respond with compassionate action in everyday life. Great reading for personal growth, study groups, or ministry teams.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Crc Pubns (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562121685
• ISBN-13: 978-1562121686
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,206,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Primer - Great Book., February 13, 2006

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David Mossholder (Honolulu, Hawaii, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 90% Of Helping Is Just Showing Up (Paperback)

Unsure what to say when someone is suffering, how to be like Jesus to those who are hurting, or just get really, really uncomfortable when others are walking through the wilderness of life's problems? Pick up this book and you'll be quickly on your way to serving others effectively and confidently.

This book was my favorite read in seminary. It does not get bogged down in detailed analysis of how to help people. With great examples - it sticks to the basics and encourages ANYONE that they CAN be a powerful people helper.

Admittedly it is a very quick read - about an hour & a half or so. But that is a bit of its power. It sticks-to-the-point and highlights the fundamentals so often overlooked in everyday situations.

If you do the questions at the end of each short chapter it will take a bit longer but you will be further encouraged and educated. Dr. Kok raises great questions, biblical reflection, and self-analysis in these sections. This book would be great in facilitating discussion on caring for others for any small group.

I now assign this book as required reading in the Pastoral Care classes that I teach at Pacific Rim Bible College here in Honolulu. It is a good book on the fundamentals of pastoral care - encouraging each student they CAN make a difference. NOW!

If you've ever wanted to help others - family, friends, or your "neighbor" - but weren't sure how - grab a copy of this book and get started! It will help put you on the right page for helping people in their times of need.

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully helpful book, November 19, 2010

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James Sommerville (Cedar Rapids, IA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 90% Of Helping Is Just Showing Up (Paperback)

I used this book to guide a Sunday school class we called "How to Be a Caring Person." Because all of us have opportunities to comfort people who suffer, the insights Jim Kok offers in this book will be useful for every Christian believer.