Stories from Below the Poverty Line: Urban Lessons for Today's Mission

by George D. Beukema

From real stories of people who experience urban poverty spring hope and inspiration for today's church. Stories from Below the Poverty Line provides fresh, compelling lessons for Christians preparing for mission in this new century. Chronicled are accounts of tragedy and triumph in the inner city that bring new meaning to age-old Christian themes. From the homeless we learn about community, from public housing residents about servanthood, from a gang leader about grace, and from a Guatemalan mother poised to commit family suicide about hope. Equally compelling are bridge-building links between urban and non-urban settings.

112 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2000

About the author

Dr. Beukema resides on Chicago's north side where he holds a private practice as a psychotherapist and church consultant.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's pretty good. He makes some pretty insightful and common sense thoughts on poverty. This is a Christian actually living according to Christianity in my opinion