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What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty [Paperback]

Bill Ehlig (Author), Ruby K. Payne (Author)
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August 1, 1999
Churches are often perceived as open, welcoming environments and many times that's true. But congregations, without even realizing it, sometimes make themselves inhospitable to people from poverty. For those situations, Dr. Ruby K. Payne and Rev. William Ehlig wrote what Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty. They use stories to help illustrate the way people from poverty view middle-class churches, and how to change those perceptions. They also provide solutions and tactics to teach church members and leaders some of the special considerations that can be afforded the disadvantaged.

A thought-provoking book that is ideal for adult discussion groups, particularly at church.



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As mentioned in the New York Times Magazine article by Paul Tough, June 10, 2007 --New York Times Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Dr. Ruby K. Payne is best known for her work on the "hidden rules of class" and how they affect us all in our lives -- at school and now at church.

Bill Ehlig is a minister in Baytown, Texas. He relates his work with church members to the concepts of "hidden rules of economic class" and provides solutions for overcoming these obstacles.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 143 pages
  • Publisher: aha! Process Inc. (August 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0964743779
  • ISBN-13: 978-0964743779
  • Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #537,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, May 25, 2007
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Erin (Elkhart, IN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty (Paperback)
This is definitely a must-read for anyone who is in ministry and wants to reach out to those in poverty. One of the other reviewers mentioned that the book doesn't have much in-depth information but I think that is what makes it such a great book. It is a quick read for someone who simply wants a better understanding of how to relate to those in poverty. It opened my eyes to see the learned behaviors and the knowledge that I take for granted - things that I assumed everyone knew. For being such a short book it has made a HUGE impact on the way I see the world. I highly recommend it!!
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read Book!, August 4, 2005
This review is from: What Every Church Member Should Know About Poverty (Paperback)
If you are a paid church worker or an active volunteer or a member of a church board, this is a must read book! It ranks right up there with A Purpose Driven Life & A Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey and Henry Blackaby's, Experiencing God.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for the Christian leader, March 25, 2008
I was reading this book up to the late hours. It began to shed some light on things the church needs to understand when dealing with people from different classes whether upper or lower classes. It is intesting to see what the Bible says about people who are ecomonically rich and those who are poor. I bought three more books for my fellow Christian co-workers so we can create a dialogue and deal with our inner perjudices. I am more aware.
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Some key points about poverty need to be made. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
individuals from poverty, generational poverty, casual register, hidden rules, formal register, parent voice, adult voice
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