David L. Baker, Tight Fists or Open Hands: Wealth and Poverty in the Old Testament. Eerdmans, 2009. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a substantive (440 pages) development of the Old Testament teaching on the subject of poverty and wealth. Baker compares the Old
Craig Blomberg, Neither Poverty Nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions. IVP Academic, 2001. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry Christian Perspectives on Economics and Public Policy LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a well researched, balanced, and thorough development of biblical teaching on the subject of wealth and poverty.
ECONOMICS, PUBLIC POLICY Part of the ministry resources on Christian Social Ministry, Social Justice. It is categorized in the site archive that is not updated past 2012. Introduction Resources from Catholic Social Teaching Resources by Ron Sider Resources by Tony Campolo Resources by Jim Wallis Resources by Shane Claiborne Duke Divinity School Center for Reconciliation
POLITICS, CHURCH-STATE RELATIONS Includes Church and Culture Part of the ministry resources on Christian Social Ministry, Social Justice. It is categorized in the site archive that is not updated past 2012. Introduction Primers on Politics in General Primers on Political Ideology Primers on Political Theology Survey and Critique of Views on Christian Social and Political
URBAN MINISTRY – Social Ministry and Social Justice Among the Urban Poor Part of the ministry resources on Christian Social Ministry, Social Justice. It is categorized in the site archive that is not updated past 2012. Introduction General Introductions and Strategies for Urban Ministry Generating Ideas and Enthusiasm for Urban Ministry Theology and Philosophy of
Social Ministry, Social Justice – STRATEGIES Part of the ministry resources on Christian Social Ministry, Social Justice Creating Congregational Readiness for Christian Social Ministry, Social Ministry Generating Ideas and Enthusiasm for Christian Social Ministry, Social Justice Choosing the Right Social Ministry Strategy for Your Congregation — Structured Programs Choosing the Right Social Ministry Strategy for
THEOLOGICAL & PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS of Social Ministry and Social Justice Part of the ministry resources on Christian Social Ministry, Social Justice, and Urban Ministry Biblically-Based Calls to Social Conscience and Action Collections of Popularly Referenced Authors on Social Ministry, Social Justice, and Urban Ministry Theology of Social Ministry and Social Justice Theology of Reconciliation Theology
Social Ministry and Social Justice – Introduction An essay on LifeandLeadership.com, Mission and Ministry in the Postmodern Ethos – Part 5, adopts a common two-fold emphasis on the Great Commission to make disciples of Christ by baptizing and teaching, and the Great Commandment to love all humanity in ministries of social compassion and justice. Ron
Missional Foundations for Church Leaders – MISSIONAL LIFESTYLE, DISCIPLESHIP, SPIRITUALITY Part of LifeandLeadership.com ministry resources on Missional Church and Christian Social Ministry, Social Justice, and Urban Ministry. Introduction First Reads on Missional Spirituality and Discipleship Shapevine Series on Missional Spirituality and Discipleship – Frost and Hirsch Radical Series – David Platt on Missional Spirituality and
