When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… and Yourself

This resource provides a frank analysis of poverty from a social science and community development perspective, offering a biblical perspective on poverty while offering helpful suggestions.

Offerings

biblical overview of poverty, micro-development, conversation starters, planning exercises, additional reading opportunities

Best For

clergy and lay leaders

Cost

purchase as a book or e-book

Suggested Uses

• Develop programs that address local poverty issues by consulting this resource throughout the process to gain a better grasp on the topic and solutions such as micro-development.
• Spark a conversation revolving around the topic of poverty by using the conversation starters found in the book.