Daniel W. (giddyaboutgod) reviewed Church in Hard Places: How the Local Church Brings Life to the Poor and Needy (9Marks) on + 10 more book reviews
Excellent book about ministering to the poor and the pitfalls to avoid (which are more than you might think). The authors make the case that ministering to the poor is not simply volunteering at a soup kitchen a night or 2 a week but a serious investment in the messy lives of the poor and how preaching the gospel and holding these converts accountable is of the utmost importance. Very eye opening and very challenging. I love how the authors challenge people to count the cost before diving into these ministries, which may be more based on a rash emotional decision that may turn out to harm more than it helps. There's so much more they cover but trust me, it's all excellent.
