- By Derrel R. Watkins
- Historical Foundations
- Organizational Models
- Biblical Foundations
- Theological Foundations
- Philosophical Foundations
Historically, when people have struggled with personal crises, Christians have answered the command of Jesus and responded to the call for help. Often referred to as "demonstration evangelism" or "Christian social ministry," this active concern for others has become a key element of the church's basic mission of ministry.
This highly readable introduction to Christian social ministry is filled with illustrations and stories which breath life into its analysis of this aspect of the church's ministry. It reviews social ministry in terms of history, theology, philosophy, and methodology. Each chapter clearly outlines its goals for learning and provides exercises to help readers achieve those goals and objectives.
The result is an excellent textbook for use in personal study, church study groups, or college and seminary level courses on Christian social ministry.
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