Publisher: Faith Alive ISBN: Item #: 8681

Binding: Paperback Chapters: 8 Page Count: 109

"By Jay Van Groningen. Christians and churches bring unique gifts to their neighborhoods and communities. Communities First will help you engage withyour community, influencing it in ways that make life better for everyone here and now. As a result,you will see your community respond and change insurprising and redemptive ways. The church and God's kingdom will grow. Communities First will challenge you and your church to discover what the Bible says about the church's responsibility to people who are poor and hungry. see your communityas Jesus does. move beyond giving handouts to helping people improve their lives. develop a common vision between the church, the community, andothers for the future possibilities of your community. mentor and disciple people in poverty who want to make a life change. encourage neighborliness and a sense of community togetherness. helppeople work together for common goals. discover unfair laws and work to change them. Recommended byAmy Sherman."

Publication Date: 2005