by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
“Finally a book that addresses one of the most critical needs in the world today—the alleviation of poverty—drawing from not only a rock-solid biblical and theological framework but also from sound holistic principles that have been proven “on the field” to be truly effective in serving the poor in any cultural context. Corbett and Fikkert have done a masterful job integrating insights from scripture, social science research, and community development practice to give readers sound and imminently practical and effective strategies for equipping people to have more effective ministry to the poor. In this excellent book you’ll discover new ways of approaching short-term missions (that truly help the poor rather than hurt them) as well as new ways of providing long-term economic empowerment of poor people both in North American and across the world. When Helping Hurts should be required reading for all church leaders, academics and church members.”
Dr. Steven L. Childers
President & CEO
Global Church Advancement
Associate Professor of Practical Theology
Reformed Theological Seminary-Orlando