Can our charity and kindness really have a dark side? In his book, The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good, Peter Greer outlines common pitfalls for Christians dedicated to serving others so that they can identify them and reverse course – or avoid them altogether.
Born out of practical experience at a men’s residential recovery program, Change for the Poor is a must-read for anyone working in restorative, relational ministry. TCI’s Amanda Fisher provides a synopsis of this impactful book.
Mike Yakoski lived homeless for 5 months in 6 metro cities. His experiences, recorded in “Under the Overpass,” are enlightening to those who desire to help this usually ignored population. TCI’s Sonya Stearns highlights this book in her article below.
Author Rich Stearns explores how the whole Gospel results in loving our neighbor in word and deed—and how anything less than the whole has grave implications for our poor neighbors. Savannah Aleckson explains more in her overview of The Hole in our Gospel.
There’s a crisis impacting faith-based organizations. It’s rarely discussed, and that’s the problem. In “Mission Drift,” Peter Greer and Chris Horst expose this crisis and equip readers to help their organization stay Mission True. TCI’s Jeff Lofting provides an overview of this vital book.
The path out of poverty, while certainly worthwhile, is anything but smooth. But is it possible to clear the way to a flourishing life? By reforming counterproductive policies that perpetuate poverty, Michael Tanner thinks we can at least make it easier. TCI’s Savannah Aleckson explains more in her review of Tanner’s book The Inclusive Economy.
True Charity
- Ennoble Podcast
- What Cures Can You Offer Those Trapped in the Loneliness and Isolation Epidemic?
- The Forge: Residential Life Transformation Lessons from a Man with a Resume
- The Power of Unconditional Love: A Synopsis of Same Kind of Different As Me
- Reframing Our Ministry Practices in Light of God’s Story of Change
- Measuring Impact: Notes from a True Charity Chat
- Is the Pursuit of Human Flourishing Scriptural?
- The Pitfalls of Housing First: A Better Path to Solving Homelessness
- The Impact of Servant Leadership
- A Pathway to Success for America’s Youth: A Synopsis of Agency
