Introduction : church-based social ministry in context
The churches and their ministries
Case studies of faith in action
Perceptions of spiritual meaning in faith-based social action
Religious elements of faith-based social programs
A typology of faith-based organizations and programs
Defining mission orientations : the relationship between social action and evangelism
Influences on congregational mission
Conversionist churches and social action
Does faith work? : spiritual dynamics and social outcomes
Social capital and spiritual capital
Conclusion : new understandings, new questions, new opportunities
Appendix 1 : profiles of the case-study churches
Appendix 2 : pastoral interview (excerpt).
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Saving souls, serving society : understanding the faith factor in church-based social ministry by Heidi Rolland Unruh. ISBN 9780195161557. Published by Oxford University Press in 2005. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
