Loving Our Neighbor: A Thoughtful Approach to Helping People in Poverty - Softcover

Templeton, Beth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595482767 ISBN 13: 9780595482764

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

Loving Our Neighbor provides practical advice for churches, businesses, civic organizations, school groups, and individuals who need seasoned guidance in making wise and compassionate decisions when approached for financial donations.Beth Templeton is a minister who clearly understands both the heart of the charitable organization and the need for focus and planning when it comes to helping those in need. She relies on twenty-five years of experience as a nonprofit executive at United Ministries to:Provide an understanding of the Biblical call to helpAssist others in comprehending a life of povertyAdvise the different ways to aid those battling financial hardshipIllustrate how to organize a direct ministry for a churchFacilitate others in gaining a deeper understanding of the social and economic conditions that lead to povertyTempleton shares fresh insights, thought-provoking lessons, and timeless wisdom that exemplify an organized and compassionate process that includes various approaches designed to help others decide how, when, and whom to help in times of need. Loving Our Neighbor encourages building relationships with those who can benefit from assistance, ultimately enriching their lives in countless ways.

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About the Author

Beth Lindsay Templeton is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church who has worked for twenty-five years at United Ministries, a non-profit organization in Greenville, South Carolina. A graduate of Presbyterian College and Erskine Theological Seminary, Beth and her husband have three married sons and several grandchildren.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595482767
• ISBN 13: 9780595482764
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208