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Making Neighborhoods Whole: A Handbook for Christian Community Development,Used
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Already with decades of experience speaking prophetically into the charged racial climate of the American south, John Perkins began to see a need for organized thinking and collaborative imagination about how the church engages urban ministry. And so the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) was born, with Wayne Gordon an immediate and enthusiastic participant. Nearly thirty years later CCDA?s eight key components of community development still set the bar for how churches, parachurches and nonprofits engage cities with the whole gospel. Relocation Reconciliation Redistribution Leadership Development Listening to the Community ChurchBased Development A Wholistic Approach to Ministry EmpowermentIn Making Neighborhoods Whole Perkins and Gordon revisit these eight commitments and how they've played out in real communities, even as they scan the horizon of urban ministry to set a new tone. With profiles of longstanding and emerging community development ministries, they guide a new conversation and empower disciples of Jesus to seek the welfare of their cities to the glory of God.
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- Q: What is 'Making Neighborhoods Whole' about? A: 'Making Neighborhoods Whole' is a handbook focused on Christian community development, exploring how churches can engage in urban ministry effectively through principles like relocation, reconciliation, and empowerment.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by John Perkins and Wayne Gordon, both of whom have extensive experience in community development and urban ministry.
- Q: What are the key components of community development discussed in the book? A: The book revisits CCDA's eight key components: Relocation, Reconciliation, Redistribution, Leadership Development, Listening to the Community, Church-Based Development, A Wholistic Approach to Ministry, and Empowerment.
- Q: When was 'Making Neighborhoods Whole' published? A: 'Making Neighborhoods Whole' was published on August 26, 2013.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and consists of 182 pages.
- Q: Is the book suitable for those new to community development? A: Yes, the book is designed to guide both newcomers and experienced individuals in understanding community development within a Christian context.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable resource for churches? A: The book provides practical insights and profiles of both longstanding and emerging ministries, equipping churches with strategies to positively impact their communities.
- Q: Does the book include real-life examples of community development? A: Yes, it includes profiles and case studies of community development ministries that illustrate how the eight commitments have been applied in real communities.
- Q: Can this book be used for group study or discussions? A: Absolutely! 'Making Neighborhoods Whole' can serve as a great resource for group studies or discussions on community engagement and urban ministry.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is currently available in its first edition.