Social Ministry: An Introduction to the Study and Practice of Social Service (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harry Frederick Ward

 
9780483202337: Social Ministry: An Introduction to the Study and Practice of Social Service (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Faith meets the real world in a clear guide to social service and organized ministry.

This introduction gathers the history, ideas, and practical work of a movement that links religious belief to everyday helping. It surveys how prophets, Jesus, Wesley, and modern organizers shaped a public duty to the poor, workers, and the vulnerable, and it explains why cities and communities matter to the Kingdom of God.

What you’ll experience:
  • A historical view of social service as a civic and religious duty, not just charity.
  • Think-through on how luxury, labor, and urban life affect families and society.
  • Discussion of constructive philanthropy and the role of religious groups in social reform.
  • Connections between faith, policy, and practical action in schools, churches, and communities.
Ideal for readers of religious studies, social work, and church leaders who want a grounded, historical perspective on how faith can shape public life and everyday welfare.

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