Nov/Dec 08: Poverty & Outreach

As the economic crisis deepens, will we draw inward, preoccupied with our own financial uncertainties? Or will these times fuel more compassionate outreach to “The Least of These”?

 

 

In This Issue

 

Poverty and Outreach Amid Economic Crisis: A Special Report

 

Faith and Economic Uncertainty

 

Is Your Church Ready to Respond?

 

New Beginnings: Stories of Compassion and Faith

 

A Gospel Without Words? Why the Good News Must Be Seen and Heards

 

The Scandal of Biblical Illiteracy

 

Retention Revisted: How LifePoint Church Does It

 

Plan the Priorities: Your Outreach Calendar for the Coming Year

 

The Outreach Interview: Francis Chan on the Joy of Sacrifice

James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

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