For Good by Samuel Wells
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.
Samuel Wells is Vicar of St Martin in the Fields, London and a renowned public theologian. He is well-known for his broadcasting and writing, and is the author of more than thirty books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786220233 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786220237 |
| Title | For Good |
| Author | Samuel Wells |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canterbury Press Norwich |
| Year published | 2017-11-06 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
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