Church in Hard Places: How the Local Church Brings Life to the Poor and Needy (9Marks)

by Mez McConnell

Paperback, 2016

Status

Available

Call number

261.8

Collection

Publication

Crossway (2016), 208 pages

Description

Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, paying particular attention to the downtrodden and the poor. As followers of Jesus, Christians are called to imitate his example and reach out to those who have the least. This book offers biblical guidelines and practical strategies for reaching those on the margins of our society with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The authors-both pastors with years of experience ministering among the poor-set forth helpful "dos" and "don'ts" related to serving in the midst of less-affluent communities. Emphasizing the priority of the gospel as well as the importance of addressing issues of social justice, this volume will help pastors and other church leaders mobilize their people to plant churches and make an impact in "hard places"-in their own communities and around the world.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member RobSumrall
This is a must read for church planters! These guys do a great job of holding up the primacy of the local church, the centrality of the Gospel, and the necessity of real discipleship.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

8 inches

ISBN

9781433549045
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