When Helping Hurts

Good Intentions Are Not Enough Unleashing and equipping people to effectively help the poor requires repentance and the realization of our own brokenness. When Helping Hurts articulates a biblically based framework concerning the root causes of poverty and its alleviation. A path forward is found, not through providing resources to the poor, but by walking with them in humble relationships. Whether you're involved in short-term missions or the long-term empowerment of the poor, this book helps teach you three key areas: - Foundational Concepts Who are the poor? - Principles Should we do relief, rehabilitation, or development? - Strategies How can we help people effectively here and abroad?