When Helping Hurts2009

Good Intentions Are Not Enough Unleashing and equipping people to effectively help the poor requires repentance and the realization of our own brokenness. When Helping Hurts articulates a biblically based framework concerning the root causes of poverty and its alleviation. A path forward is found, not through providing resources to the poor, but instead by walking with them in humble relationships.
Whether you're involved in short-term missions or the long-term empowerment of the poor, this book helps teach you three key areas: -Foundational Concepts (Who are the poor?) -Principles (Should we do relief, rehabilitation, or development?) -Strategies (How can we help people effectively here and abroad?) An additional two chapters and conclusion will help you apply the teaching to...