Economic Empowerment Through the Church: A Blueprint for Progressive Community Development
A practical study showing how churches can engage with jobs, business formation, and economic renewal in their communities.
Work Information
It reframes the church as a practical base for local economic action.
The book examines how faith communities can contribute not only spiritually but also to rebuilding livelihoods. It broadens the idea of what a church can do for a community.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Published
- 1994-07-03
- Pages
- 224 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 15.24 x 3.05 x 22.99 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780310489511
- ISBN-10
- 0310489512
- Price
- 4081 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity/Reference
The Kingdom of God is not only spiritual -- it is intensely practical. The church today must move beyond its traditional role if it is to truly fulfill its mission. It can no longer respond only to spiritual needs and speak only to people's hearts. The church is called to be a force for change in the world, especially where the needs are greatest: the inner-city neighborhoods where crime, violence, and unemployment are the order of the day. Economic Empowerment Through the Church is a practical book that shows churches how to become a force for revitalization in their community by means of "economic empowerment"-- by becoming involved in the everyday, economic life of their communities. It shows churches how to structure themselves, how to avoid tax problems, what businesses they can operate without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, and step-by-step guidelines for implementing ancillary operations such as real estate, day care centers, drug abuse rehabilitation centers, housing projects, and others. The book includes checklists that help churches avoid missing crucial steps, as well as sample documents and forms.
Gregory J. Reed is a prominent attorney, the author of sixteen books including various bestsellers, a NAACP Image multi-winner, and recipient of the American Book Award.
Reviews
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Great book for any church leader that want and need ...
Great book for any church leader that want and need to know how to set up a 501-C non-profit ministry in the church! Very good reference book.
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Church and economic empowerment
Excellent information although a bit dated, but I knew the book was over 5 years old. Overall very good information for those who want to incorporate economic empowerment and religion.
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Economic Empowerment Through the Church
The book is a good review and checklist for items that churches can consider in evaluating their economic potential. Readers will also recieve information that will assit the churches in developing healthy organizations.