The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good - Couverture rigide

Greer, Peter

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0764211021 ISBN 13 : 9780764211027

Editeur : Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2013

Synopsis

"Influential social justice leader and President of HOPE International reveals how "doing good" can be spiritually disastrous for Christians--and how to prevent service from leading to pride, disillusionment, burnout, failed relationships, or loss of faith"--Provided by publisher.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Most Christians today are interested in more than just preaching the gospel with words; they also want to serve others. But what happens when Christian service and social justice lead to burnout, pride, or worse? Peter Greer gives a firsthand account of how this can happen, leaning on his experiences as CEO of HOPE International, a large Christian nonprofit organisation that serves those in need by helping them help themselves. Greer uses stories from his own life and others in ministry to help readers protect themselves from disillusionment and other dangers. He uses the Pharisees as a symbol of how something that starts off with the noblest of intentions can go off the tracks, and how to get it back on again. This book serves as a compassionate warning to everyone who works in ministry or charitable nonprofits, from CEOs to weekend volunteers. The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good will include end-of-chapter questions for personal reflection or group discussion.

Biographie de l'auteur

Peter Greer is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global nonprofit focused on addressing both physical and spiritual poverty through microfinance. He has a master s degree in public policy from Harvard s Kennedy School. Peter speaks regularly to large audiences, including at conferences like Catalyst and Passion. He has been featured in media including CNN, Christianity Today, and World. Anna Haggard is the executive writing assistant at HOPE International, where she collaborates with the president and the marketing department to share HOPE s message to donors through print and social media.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764211021
• ISBN 13: 9780764211027
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 189
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible