“We are not bringing Christ to poor communities. He has been active in these communities since the creation of the world, sustaining them, Hebrews 1:3 says, by His powerful Word. Hence, a significant part of working in poor communities involves… — Steve Corbett Copy Share Image
“Mark Gornik, a theologian, pastor, and community developer in the United States, says, “Here then from both James and Paul is a central witness… — Steve Corbett Copy Share Image
“It is important to note that the Great Reversal preceded the rise of the welfare state in America. Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty did not occur until the 1960s, and even FDR’s relatively modest New Deal policies were not launched until the 1930s. In short, the evangelical church’s retreat from poverty alleviation was fundamentally due to shifts in theology and… — Steve Corbett Copy Share
“missions expert Miriam Adeney relates a story told to her by an African Christian friend: Elephant and Mouse were best friends. One day Elephant… — Steve Corbett Copy Share Image
“When people seek to fulfill their callings by glorifying God in their work, praising Him for their gifts and abilities, and seeing both their… — Steve Corbett Copy Share Image
“Until we embrace our mutual brokenness, our work with low-income people is likely to do more harm than good. I sometimes unintentionally reduce poor… — Steve Corbett Copy Share Image
“Unbelieving image-bearers really do have a lot of good ideas. To deny this is an affront to the One Whose image they bear.” — Steve Corbett Copy Share Image
“We are not bringing Christ to poor communities. He has been active in these communities since the creation of the world, sustaining them, Hebrews… — Steve Corbett Copy Share Image
