Mac Pier, Consequential Leadership: 15 Leaders Fighting for Our Cities, Our Poor, Our Youth and Our Culture. IVP Books, 2012. Referenced in: Social Ministry Strategies Leadership Development Through Life Experience LifeandLeadership.com Summary Mac Pier laments the fact that we are “in the worst fix since the Depression and the two World Wars.” And the issue
Ronald J. Sider, Just Politics: A Guide to Christian Engagement. Brazos Press, 2012. Prequel: Sider, The Scandal of the Evangelical Conscience Referenced in: Ron Sider on Social Ministry Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a revised version of The Scandal of Evangelical Politics, which was published in 2008 with the
Eric O. Jacobsen, The Space Between: A Christian Engagement with the Built Environment. Baker Academic, 2012. Related volume: Jacobsen, Sidewalks in the Kingdom: New Urbanism Referenced in: Urban Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a substantive resource, providing a theological and philosophical grounding for ministry in the urban environment. Publisher’s Description The entire material world can
Fred Bahnson and Norman Wirzba, Making Peace with the Land: God’s Call to Reconcile With Creation (Resources for Reconciliation). IVP Books, 2012. Series: Resources for Reconciliation, Duke University Divinity School Theological, Sociological, and Political Foundations of Social Ministry Publisher’s Description God is reconciling all things in heaven and on earth. We are alienated not only
Ronald J. Sider, Fixing the Moral Deficit: A Balanced Way to Balance the Budget. IVP Books, 2012. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and allow
Brandon Hatmaker, Barefoot Church: Serving the Least in a Consumer Culture. Zondervan, 2011. Referenced in: STRATEGIES for Social Ministry, Social Justice, Urban Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book emerges out of Hatmaker’s experience of trying to lead himself and his church, the Austin New Church in Austin, Texas, into serving “the least of these.” He tells
Laurie Beshore, Love Without Walls: Learning to Be a Church in the World for the World (Leadership Network Innovation Series). Zondervan, 2012. Referenced in: STRATEGIES for Social Ministry, Social Justice, Urban Ministry Managing Volunteer Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a candid and compelling story of the successes and failures of the Mariner’s Church in Irvine,
Robert D. Lupton, Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). HarperOne, 2011. Referenced in: Urban Ministry From the Publisher Public service is a way of life for Americans; giving is a part of our national character. But compassionate instincts and generous spirits aren’t enough, says veteran urban
Stephen Mott, Biblical Ethics and Social Change, Second Edition. Oxford University Press, USA, 2011. Referenced in: Social Ministry, Theological & Philosophical Foundations Christian Perspectives on Politics and Church-State LifeandLeadership.com Summary This scholarly work makes a strong case for social change as central to Christian mission to oppose social evil in its various forms. It is
Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert, What is the Mission of the Church? Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission. Crossway Books, 2011. Referenced in: Theology of Mission Evangelism, Theology and Practice Social Ministry, Theological & Philosophical Foundations LifeandLeadership.com Summary This comes from the authors of popular contra-emergent books such as Why We’re
