Churches and individual Christians typically have faulty assumptions about the causes of poverty, resulting in the use of strategies that do considerable harm to poor people and themselves. When Helping Hurts provides foundational concepts, clearly articulated general principles and relevant applications. The result is an effective and holistic ministry to the poor, not a truncated gospel.
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Joanna Holman says:
Helping the poor is increasingly becoming a priority for many Christians. When Helping Hurts is a guide on how Christians can assist the poor in a way that leads to long term positive change. I appreciate that the authors try to provide a solid theological framework for helping the poor. To call a chapter focusing on Jesus help for the poor "Why Did Jesus Come to Earth?" is maybe a little overs... Read more
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Kyle McDanell says:
Battling poverty is an important issue for Christians to think about. Our goal, without a doubt, shoudl be the complete elimination of poverty. However, many have limited the gospel to just the call to eliminate poverty and other social needs. The rise of the social gospel has caused many Christians to forget about the poor. What we need is a complete gospel that keeps our eyes on the cross and at... Read more
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Andrew Wencl says:
When Helping Hurts is a must read for anyone considering missions involvement, especially those going on short-term missions. First, the authors redefine "poverty" from how we tend to view it. Many times Americans think of poverty as a lack of material goods. Actually poverty is a reality we all face and live in, even those who've been materially blessed. Though this book has very focused c... Read more
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