Ministries of Mercy
Learning to Care Like Jesus
Ministries of Mercy
Learning to Care Like Jesus
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Publisher: SPCK Publishing
ISBN: 9780281078332
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 17/08/2017
Width: 12.9 cm
Height: 19.8 cm
Like the Samaritan who found a dying man on the road to Jericho, we're aware of people in need around us: the widow next door, the family strapped with medical bills, the homeless man outside our church. God calls us to help them, whether they need shelter, assistance, medical care, or just friendship.Tim Keller shows that caring for these people is the job of every believer, as fundamental to Christian living as evangelism, discipleship, and worship. But he doesn't stop there. He tackles a range of thorny practical issues as he shows how we can carry out this vital ministry as individuals, families, and churches.
Contents
Prologue: The One Who Showed Mercy
PART 1: PRINCIPLES
1. The Call to Mercy
2. The Character of Mercy
3. The Motivation for Mercy
4. Giving and Keeping: A Balanced Lifestyle
5. Church and World: A Balanced Focus
6. Conditional and Unconditional: A Balanced Judgment
7. Word and Deed: A Balanced Testimony
PART 2: PRACTICE
8. Getting Started
9. Preparing the Church
10. Mobilizing the Church
11. Expanding Your Vision
12. Managing Your Ministry
13. Mercy Ministry and Church Growth
14. Meeting Needs
I commend this book to all who would heed Jesus' call to be ministers of mercy: to walk with him along the paths of justice, mercy and truth. * John Sentamu, Archbishop of York * Tim Keller's ministry had been a neon signpost for Christian's looking for biblical reasons for social engagement. Ministries of Mercy explores the story of the Good Samaritan as a compelling basis for acts of mercy. * Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, 1997-2009 * Tim Keller has approached a challenging subject with typical biblical integrity. * Eleanor Mumford, founder of Vineyard Churches, UK and Ireland *
