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- A Resurgence of Republicanism: Seizing the Opportunity to Reclaim Self-governance
- Partnering with Landlords for Affordable Housing
- Forgotten Faces: A Call for the Church to Engage the Elderly
- What’s Justice Got to Do With It? How Justice Works With Charity to Uplift the Poor
- After The Storm: How to Shape Our Mercy Ministries for Long-term Success
- Second Chances: Helping Returning Citizens Reintegrate
- Is Healing From Childhood Adversity Possible? A Review of the Book Created to Heal.
- Is Your Mission Statement B.I.G. Enough?
- How to Locally Support Refugees
- How Do I Truly Help Panhandlers?
The Point of Giving to the Poor, According to Thomas Aquinas
Everyone agrees we should give to the poor. But the compelling question is why? Member Engagement Director, Avery West, explores the purpose of giving to the poor through the eyes of thirteenth-century philosopher and theologian, Thomas Aquinas.
Reframing Our Ministry Practices in Light of God’s Story of Change
The Chalmers Center writes to encourage readers to go beyond material prosperity in poverty alleviation. Equipping them with a holistic framework of God’s story of change.
The Impact of Servant Leadership
Learn from David’s example and explore how godly, servant leadership can lead to true change in a lost and broken world. Guest contributor, Jon Barrett, shares his insights.
Including the Innkeeper: How Residential Programs Should Partner with Churches
Discover the transformative power of partnerships in faith-based recovery programs. Mark McKnelly shares his journey and highlights the role of local churches in assisting program participants. Learn key characteristics to look for in a church partner. Inspirational insights for members of faith-based programs.
7 Non-Negotiables for Church Engagement in Compassion
The Greatest of All identified Himself with the “least of these.” Jesus’ economy flips ours on its head – rich is poor, and poor is rich. He modeled healing and feeding to open ears before disclosing who He is (i.e., the Gospel).
Faithfulness: The True Measure of Success in Compassion Ministry
Are you growing weary in doing good? True Charity Ambassador Debbie Wells offers perspective on what constitutes a “good and faithful servant.”