Fredrickson, Charles

Faith-Based Organizing: A Congregational Planning Resource for Addressing Poverty

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ISBN 13:
9781506470153
author:
Fredrickson, Charles
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Fortress Press,U.S.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
227
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15.2 x 2 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Poverty,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£17.04

Description

Faith-Based Organizing: A Congregational Planning Resource for Addressing Poverty is a practical guide for pastors and lay leaders who want to engage their congregations in faith-based community organizing to address poverty. The authors share the lessons they've learned from their experiences, highlighting the potential of people of faith to overcome poverty through collaborative relationships and collective action. This book provides valuable insights into the root causes of poverty and offers tools for building partnerships with local communities. It also addresses issues like racism and the culture of poverty, providing a nuanced understanding of these complex topics. The authors offer practical forms and activities that can be used by local congregations and planning teams to initiate meaningful change. By working together, people of faith can identify and address the systems that perpetuate poverty, leading to transformative relationships and renewed love for people within their communities.

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