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Sider, Ronald J.

Churches that make a difference : reaching your community with good news and good works / Ronald J. Sider, Philip N. Olson, and Heidi Rolland Unruh. - 334 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-334).

pt. 1. Understanding holistic ministry. What does holistic ministry look like? ; The Church's calling to holistic ministry ; Making evangelism central ; Embracing social action -- from relief to public policy ; Integrating evangelism and social outreach -- pt. 2. The essential elements of holistic ministry. Divine love and power outreach ministry ; A commitment to community outreach ; A healthy congregational base for ministry ; Church leadership for holistic ministry ; A ministry-centered organizational structure ; Ministry partnerships -- pt. 3. Cultivating and implementing the vision. Developing holistic ministry vision for your context ; Rallying support for the vision ; Dealing with fears, change, and conflict in your congregation -- We can do it -- Profiles of the churches in the congregations, communities, and leadership development project -- Holistic ministry resources.

ISBN: 0801091330

LCCN: 2001043751

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Church work--United States.
Church charities--United States.

LC Class. No.: BV4403 / .S53 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 253 Sider