| Description |
x, 323 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-310) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : church-based social ministry in context -- The churches and their ministries -- Case studies of faith in action -- Perceptions of spiritual meaning in faith-based social action -- Religious elements of faith-based social programs -- A typology of faith-based organizations and programs -- Defining mission orientations : the relationship between social action and evangelism -- Influences on congregational mission -- Conversionist churches and social action -- Does faith work? : spiritual dynamics and social outcomes -- Social capital and spiritual capital -- Conclusion : new understandings, new questions, new opportunities -- Appendix 1 : profiles of the case-study churches -- Appendix 2 : pastoral interview (excerpt). |
| Subject |
Christian sociology.
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Christian sociology. |
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Missions -- Theory.
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Missions -- Theory. |
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Evangelistic work.
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Evangelistic work. |
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Church and social problems.
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Church and social problems. |
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Christians -- Charities.
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Christians. |
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Charities. |
| Added Author |
Sider, Ronald J.
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| ISBN |
0195161556 cloth alkaline paper |
| Standard No. |
9780195161557 |
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