Stories from Below the Poverty LineUrban Lessons for Today's Mission by George Beukema |
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"A gritty release. . . . The stories are powerful."
--Publishers Weekly
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.
"From East Harlem to Cleveland to Chicago, Beukema’s gift of listening to and telling stories opens the door for deeper spiritual and political truths. It is a chronicle of one man’s journey to understanding, but it contains broader lessons for us all." --Jim Wallis, in the Foreword
"Beukema reminds us that we have much to learn from the faith and courage of people who struggle below the poverty line. An important read for all who feel called to urban ministry." --J. Daryl Byler, Mennonite Central Committee U.S.
About the Author
George D. Beukema currently serves as director of the Kingdom Bridge, an urban educational program that provides church, college, and seminary groups opportunities to serve and learn in Chicago.