Compassion, Justice and the Christian Life: Rethinking Ministry to the Poor

by Robert D. Lupton

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830743790
• ISBN13: 9780830743797
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Regal Books
• Length: 139 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 12 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 5

Customer Reviews

Candid, thoughful and provocative critique of misguided compassion

All charity is good, right? My church is charitable in our approach...isn't that enough? Bob Lupton demonstrates, from personal experience and past failures, that good intentions are no longer enough. Actually, as he shares, truly helping people is very challenging. However, unless we use our minds, in addition to our hearts, we might actually perpetuate the problems we are trying to solve with our acts of of compassion. Targeted at church leaders involved in urban ministry, but relevant for all, this book examines the status quo and is a thoughtful encouragement to think critically about the way in which we help. Pragmatically, it is a quick read, but packed with profound insights. Easy to read in one sitting...and I guarantee you will view "helping the poor" differently after finishing it. Chris Horst

Great!

Bob Lupton articulates much of what we've experienced and feel about ministry to the poor. A study of this has been a great small group exercise for one of our cell groups. I've also bought it for others in ministry with us.

Thoughtful tools for faith-inspired community development

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.

I wish more people would think this way

Thank you Robert Lupton. This book gives hope to individuals that feel as though they are on a island in a sea of compassionless Christianity. Thank you for your candor and thoughtful insight.

MUST READ!

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!