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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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From Relief to Empowerment: How Your Church Can Cultivate Sustainable Mission

From Relief to Empowerment: How Your Church Can Cultivate Sustainable Mission

Warner, Gaston
Warner, Laceye C.

Paperback

Christian LivingGeneral Christianity

Publisher Price: $24.99

ISBN10: 1791042996
ISBN13: 9781791042998
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: Dec 16 2025
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.36 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Building transformational mission through empowerment and partnership. Discover a powerful approach to mission work that replaces outdated us and them thinking with collaborative partnership. This essential resource challenges congregations to move beyond temporary relief efforts toward a sustainable, transformational mission that addresses the root causes of poverty and oppression. When disaster strikes, immediate aid is crucial. But when the same communities are receiving the same assistance years later, we must ask ourselves: are we truly serving, or simply maintaining the status quo? Drawing on decades of experience in theological education, grassroots mission work, and pastoral ministry, the authors help churches reclaim a fundamental truth that the church is mission. This book looks at ZOE, a Christian non-profit and United Methodist advanced special, as an exemplar of sustainable mission that can empower even the most vulnerable to help themselves. It guides faith communities through the vital shift from charity to empowerment, showing how mutuality in mission relationships creates lasting change. Perfect for congregations ready to engage or re-engage in mission with fresh eyes, this resource provides practical guidance for building relationships rooted in mutual respect, shared learning, and collaborative problem-solving. From Relief to Empowerment equips pastors, mission committees, and church members with the tools needed to create deeper, more meaningful impact while walking humbly alongside partners in Christ's transformative work.

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