In today's Church there seems to be two well-intentioned groups. "Deed" people feed the hungry and help the poor while "Word" people proclaim the Gospel and engage in apologetics. The two often seem to compete with one another, but God always intended them to be partners. Sacrificial love can grab the attention of those we serve, opening their ears and minds to the words we share.
In Tangible, author and pastor Chris Sicks explains how God's people can effectively introduce hurting people to God through intentional acts of kindness. This book does more than discuss these good ideas--it's full of ways to make God known to the needy in your community today.
Extra features:
- A thorough resource section
- Ministry examples
- Discussion questions for personal study or group discussion
By sharing both words of truth and deeds of mercy, God's people will reflect Christ's love--the most tangible proof of God's existence.
Chris Sicks serves as Pastor of Mercy at Alexandria Presbyterian Church in Virginia. Formerly an atheist who rejected the very existence of God, Chris has worked to make God's love tangible to homeless men, addicts, and needy children in Washington, DC. He is a graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary, a member of the Christian Community Development Association and Evangelicals for Social Action, and often teaches on mercy ministry principles and refugee resettlement. Also a journalist, he has written more than 1,000 articles and columns.