For Good: The Church and the Future of Welfare

It is often claimed that local churches provide a significant proportion of social care today. This important new study considers the reality of the church's involvement to offer compelling and concrete recommendations for the future. It proposes a transformational model of welfare that breaks free from the default approach of 'eradicating the five giant evils - squalor, ignorance, want, idleness, and disease'. Instead the authors focus on fostering five assets - relationship, creativity, partnership, compassion, and joy - and empowering people to regain control of their lives. With bold and innovative practical recommendations for churches, civil society and public policy, and compelling theological reflection on welfare and poverty, this is essential reading for anyone interested in the church's contribution to society.

Author: Samuel Wells
Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
Published: 11/06/2017
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.27d
ISBN13: 9781786220233
ISBN10: 1786220237
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Social Issues
- Religion | Religion, Politics & State
- Social Science | Philanthropy & Charity