TY  - BOOK
AU  - Greer,Peter
AU  - Smith,Philip B.
TI  - The poor will be glad: joining the revolution to lift the world out of poverty 
SN  - 9780310293590 (hbk.)
AV  - BV4647.P6 G74 2009
U1  - 261.8'325 22
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Grand Rapids, Mich.
PB  - Zondervan
KW  - Poverty
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Christianity
KW  - Church work with the poor
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Introduction: Glimpses of poverty -- How bad is poverty anyway? -- Flower petals in the face -- Making a feast for Jesus -- Searching for solutions that work -- A hand up, not a handout -- How $100 can change the world -- Unlocking entrepreneurship -- A brass ring for the poor -- Microfinance goes mainstream -- Exploring variations in microfinance 2.0 -- It can't be that good, can it? -- Using the second-best distribution system -- Joining the revolution -- Pastors seldom make good bankers -- Getting beyond the starting gate -- Keeping our eyes on the prize -- God's business -- Ways to work for God -- Going corporate for the poor -- Rolling up our sleeves -- Conclusion: Celebrating with goats
N2  -  The book offers a clear plan to assist ordinary christians translate their compassion into thoughtful action for poverty reduction. The book provides straightforward guidance for individuals and groups eager to carry God's justice, mercy and compassion to hurting people (the poor) in our world
ER  -