The urban landscape is changing and, as a result, urban ministries are at a crossroads. If the Church is to be an effective agent of compassion and justice, Robert Lupton notes, we must change our mission strategies. In this compelling book, Lupton asks the tough questions about service providing and community building to help ministries enhance their effectiveness. What are the dilemmas that caring people encounter to faithfully carry out the teachings of Scripture and become personally involved with "the least of these?" What are some possible alternatives to the ways we have traditionally attempted to care for the poor? How do people, programs and neighborhoods move towards reciprocal, interdependent relationships? To effect these types of changes will require new skill sets and resources, but the possibilities for good are great.
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The urban landscape is changing and, as a result, urban ministries are at a crossroads. If the Church is to be an effective agent of compassion and justice, we must change our mission strategies. In this compelling book, Lupton asks tough questions about service providing and community building to help us enhance our effectiveness. Among the questions: What dilemmas do caring people encounter to faithfully carry out the teachings of Scripture and become personally involved with "the least of these?" What are some possible alternatives to the ways we have traditionally attempted to care for the poor? How do people, programs and neighborhoods move toward reciprocal, interdependent relationships? To effect these types of changes will require new skill sets and resources, but the possibilities for good are great.
About the Author
ROBERT D. LUPTON has invested more than 34 years in inner city Atlanta. He is a Christian community developer, an entrepreneur who brings together communities of resource with communities of need. Through Family Consultation Service Urban Ministries, which he directs, he has developed three mixed-income subdivisions, organized two multiracial congregations, started many businesses, created housing for hundreds of families and initiated a wide variety of human services. He earned a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Georgia. He speaks at conferences and churches across the nation, and consults with similar missions. His wife, Peggy, died in 2005.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a must read for anyone who is doing urban ministry or interested in doing urban ministry or any christian in general. Bob lays it out in his usual fashion, poignant and practical. This book will not just stir you with emotion but it will lead you to compassion and a new way of thinking towards the poor. He provides tons of practical examples from his numerous years of service that could easily be done over and over again today. Please get this and please read it cover to cover!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is written from a Christian perspective, but is far from your typical guilt trip on helping the poor. It is written from the vantage point of twenty five years of experience. The writer shares stories of interventions that worked well and other interventions that had unintended consequences. Anyone who is concerned about the poor and finding sustainable ways to help should read this book. Anyone considering "helping the poor" by giving away food or clothing or Christmas gifts should read this book before doing so. Anyone considering opening a business in an impoverished area should read this book. Too often we do things intending to help that in reality only salve our conscience and perpetuate the problems. This book will help you avoid many mistakes that have occurred in the past. You will find practical suggestions that will have a lasting impact and protect the dignity of those you intend to help.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Mary Nelson
Format:Paperback
This book is an updated, contemporary look at transforming low income
communities from a faith-based based perspective. It deals with down to
earth topics such as gentrification,moving from charity to development,
transforming services into self help,economically viable enterprises.
Bob Lupton, the author, speaks personally from experience,
so the book rings with reality, yet is hopeful and inspiring.
Easy to read, but want to have around to share with others, particular
chapters for particular situations. It is a helpful handbook of the
Christian Community Developmet Association.
communities from a faith-based based perspective. It deals with down to
earth topics such as gentrification,moving from charity to development,
transforming services into self help,economically viable enterprises.
Bob Lupton, the author, speaks personally from experience,
so the book rings with reality, yet is hopeful and inspiring.
Easy to read, but want to have around to share with others, particular
chapters for particular situations. It is a helpful handbook of the
Christian Community Developmet Association.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A great book. It will make you consider whether or not your making a...
I first read his book Toxic Charity. This one is just as good if not better!!
Challenges you to make a lasting and sustainable model of change!
Challenges you to make a lasting and sustainable model of change!
Published 19 days ago by Nelson Parker
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Painful, Helpful, Needful
Having read "When Helping Hurts" I found this short book based on case studies to be painfully helpful as it reveals that both our motives and actions are often misguided when we... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mike Sohm
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This book awaken the servant heart in me
I highly recommend this book to all those who want to reach out to those in need. If you are not sure about how to get involved this book provides you with opportunities to be on... Read more
Published 15 months ago by felicia er
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great book!
It's all about "rethinking" and "thinking through" why we do what we do. Are we really hurting or helping, is it about "us" or "them"? We need to be doing ministry WITH the poor. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Patti
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hit the topic perfectly
Arrived on time and in the condition we expected. It is being used as a text book for and anthropology major.
Published 18 months ago by W.E.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product!
This book was so helpful in my quest to help the poor and needy. I purchased several to hand out to others who desire to minister to those in need.
Published 21 months ago by M. Rumschlag
5.0 out of 5 stars
The value of reciprocity
If someone is interested in helping those in poverty with reciprocation, this is a must read! As a Gospel Rescue Mission Executive Director, I strongly recommend this book.
Published 21 months ago by Stuart P. Ray
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Compassion, Justice, Business and Integral Mission
I read this book because I saw that Robert Lupton had worked with John Perkins, chairing the board of Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) as well as served the inner... Read more
Published on January 6, 2011 by G. Stephen Goode
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On the Christian Life
This book made me realize the importance of going to a church in the COMMUNITY instead of commuting. Read more
Published on September 21, 2010 by Anna Jo
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Easy read - Primer for urban ministry
This was a great and easy read. The book provides an introduction for people interested in the topic of urban ministry and keeps the reader engaged through the story telling of... Read more
Published on July 16, 2010 by G. Edwards
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