Church in hard places : how the local church brings life to the poor and needy /

McConnell, Mez,

Church in hard places : how the local church brings life to the poor and needy / Mez McConnell and Mike McKinley ; foreword by Brian Fikkert. - 199 pages ; 21 cm. - 9Marks Books .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The gospel in hard places -- What is poverty? -- What gospel do they need? -- Does doctrine matter? -- The church in hard places -- The parachurch problem -- The local church solution -- The work of evangelism -- The role of preaching -- The importance of membership and discipline -- The work in hard places -- Prepare yourself -- Prepare the work -- Prepare to change your thinking -- Prepare for mercy ministry? -- Conclusion: count the cost ... and reward.

9781433549045 1433549042

2015018978


Church work with the poor.
City churches.

BV 639 .P6 / M43 2016