Churches That Make a Difference : Reaching Your Community with Good News and Good Works

by Sider, Ronald J., Philip N. Olson, and Heidi Rolland Unruh

• ISBN13: 9780801091339
• ISBN10: 0801091330
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Baker Books

Summary

This book gives churches the tools to develop effective "holistic ministry" in their communities--a delicate balance of evangelism and social outreach.

Author Biography

Ronald J. Sider, president of Evangelicals for Social Action (ESA) and a professor at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, is the author of numerous books, including Just Generosity, Living Like Jesus, and Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philip N. Olson is vice president for church relations at ESA and director of Network 9:35, which helps churches develop holistic ministries.Heidi Rolland Unruh is associate director of the Congregations, Communities, and Leadership Development Project at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	9	(2)
Introduction: An Astonishing Opportunity	11	(4)
An Overview of the Book	15	(8)
Part 1 Understanding Holistic Ministry
What Does Holistic Ministry Look Like?	23	(22)
The Church's Calling to Holistic Ministry	45	(18)
Making Evangelism Central	63	(21)
Embracing Social Action---from Relief to Public Policy	84	(19)
Integrating Evangelism and Social Outreach	103	(26)
Part 2 The Essential Elements of Holistic Ministry
Divine Love and Power for Outreach Ministry	129	(16)
A Commitment to Community Outreach	145	(21)
A Healthy Congregational Base for Ministry	166	(20)
Church Leadership for Holistic Ministry	186	(19)
A Ministry-Centered Organizational Structure	205	(19)
Ministry Partnerships	224	(25)
Part 3 Cultivating and Implementing the Vision
Developing a Holistic Ministry Vision for Your Context	249	(22)
Rallying Support for the Vision	271	(20)
Dealing with Fears, Change, and Conflict in Your Congregation	291	(20)
Conclusion: We Can Do It	311	(4)
Appendix A: Profiles of the Churches in the Congregations, Communities, and Leadership Development Project	315	(4)
Appendix B: Holistic Ministry Resources	319	(6)
Notes	325