Find out how a Nottingham foodbank became a community of hope and discover why this model of developing social action can bring the kingdom of God to people today.
Christian-led social action ministries make a huge contribution to society. But how do we develop new communities where Jesus is known and loved from these activities?
Tracing the story of his own experience working with a foodbank that expanded in many directions, Nigel Adams shares how Hope House in Nottingham offers such an inclusive welcome to all that it has grown into a community of hope.
Combining theological insights with practical application, Nigel reveals that when God's people unite to show compassion to those in need, a new kind of community is born that follows Jesus and blesses everyone.
Be inspired and equipped to start and grow a community of hope in your local area.
Content Benefits: Nigel Adams explores a new kind of mission that develops Christian social action or compassion ministry into communities that follow Jesus.
Includes the real-life mission story of Hope House, Nottingham
Explores the biblical concept of the kingdom of God in a community context
Offers a glimpse of the possibilities of developing similar communities from local social action initiatives
Understand how to build a GRACE-filled (Giving, Relief, Advice, Community, Empowering) community of hope
Develop true gospel communities out of social action activities
Be equipped to develop new approaches to local mission
A resource for church leaders, pioneers and evangelists
Suitable for anyone interested in social action or Christian mission
A useful text for anyone studying community mission
Christian-led social action ministries make a huge contribution to society. But how do we develop new communities where Jesus is known and loved from these activities?
Tracing the story of his own experience working with a foodbank that expanded in many directions, Nigel Adams shares how Hope House in Nottingham offers such an inclusive welcome to all that it has grown into a community of hope.
Combining theological insights with practical application, Nigel reveals that when God's people unite to show compassion to those in need, a new kind of community is born that follows Jesus and blesses everyone.
Be inspired and equipped to start and grow a community of hope in your local area.
Content Benefits: Nigel Adams explores a new kind of mission that develops Christian social action or compassion ministry into communities that follow Jesus.
Includes the real-life mission story of Hope House, Nottingham
Explores the biblical concept of the kingdom of God in a community context
Offers a glimpse of the possibilities of developing similar communities from local social action initiatives
Understand how to build a GRACE-filled (Giving, Relief, Advice, Community, Empowering) community of hope
Develop true gospel communities out of social action activities
Be equipped to develop new approaches to local mission
A resource for church leaders, pioneers and evangelists
Suitable for anyone interested in social action or Christian mission
A useful text for anyone studying community mission
