TY - BOOK AU - Stewart,Teena TI - Benevolence: ministering to the poor and needy SN - 9780834127753 AV - BV639.P6 S745 2011eb U1 - 261.8/325 22 PY - 2011/// CY - Kansas City, Mo. PB - Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City KW - Church work with the poor KW - Church and social problems KW - Pastorale des pauvres KW - Église et problèmes sociaux KW - RELIGION KW - Christian Life KW - Social Issues KW - bisacsh KW - Christianity KW - General KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Section I: Because We Care -- 1. Why Should We Care? -- 2. What Is Benevolence? -- 3. Types of Benevolence Ministries -- 4. People with the Passion -- 5. Giving with Grace -- Section II: Managing Your Ministries -- 6. Controlling the Chaos -- 7. But We Want to Help Everybody -- 8. Gatekeepers -- 9. Dynamic Benevolence Teams -- Section III: Organizing Your Benevolence Ministry Resources -- 10. The Benevolence Notebook -- Section IV: Milestones to Maturity; 11. Developing Your Congregationâ€?s Giving Muscles 12. The Accountability Factor -- 13. Preventative Care -- 14. Community Giving and Outreach Opportunities -- Appendixes: Benevolence Resources -- Notes UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=520003 ER -