Foundational Principles of Church-Based Transformational Community Ministry

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Summary of Churches That Make a Difference: This review offers a detailed summary of the book.
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Biblical Principles for the Church: This worksheet describes the ten foundational principles for outreach ministry, then offers questions for small group discussion.
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Foundational Principles Bookshelf: An Annotated Bibliography: This brief annotated bibliography gives short descriptions of some key books addressing the foundational principles of church-based transformational community ministry.
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Recommended Books
Acting On Your Faith: A Guide to Success in Service and Social Action: This book explains why Christians and the Church should be involved in service and social action and discusses the different ways churches can get involved in their communities.
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Urban Ministry in a New Millennium: This book is a thorough discussion of urban problems, urban ministry, and a Biblical view of urban life. Claerbaut guides American urban churches to discovering their role in the complexity of urban America.
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Renewing the City: Reflections on Community Development and Urban Renewal : Lupton provides a powerful argument for what the Christian worldview on cities must be and what is required of Christians and Christian ministry to be about God’s work in this area.
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Signs of Hope in the City: Ministries of Community Renewal: This book tells the stories of a wide variety of ministries doing effective work among the poor in New York City, combining inspiration, ideas and practical advice for readers.
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