Summary
Named by Time magazine as one of the "50 Faces for America's Future, " Jim Wallis' advice is increasingly sought by leading politicians (including George W. Bush) who want to tap into the growing power and the emerging importance of faith-based organizations. Faith Works is a genre-busting book that includes elements of personal memoir, spiritual vision, social strategy, politics, and theology. Each of its 15 chapters conveys a practical commitment designed to compel readers to put their faith into action and make a difference in the world.
Table of Contents
A Word About this Revised Edition |
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ix | |
Foreword |
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xv | |
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Acknowledgments |
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xx | |
A Personal Word |
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xxii | |
INTRODUCTION |
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1 | (14) |
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The Difference That Faith Makes |
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1 | (14) |
ENGAGE YOUR WORLD |
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15 | (52) |
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16 | (18) |
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Get Out of the House More Often |
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34 | (16) |
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50 | (17) |
DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING |
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67 | (52) |
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Do the Work and You'll Find the Spirit |
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68 | (8) |
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Recognize the Three Faces of Poverty |
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76 | (24) |
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Listen to Those Closest to the Problem |
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100 | (19) |
LEARN YOUR STRATEGY |
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119 | (104) |
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Get to the Heart of the Matter |
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120 | (21) |
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Throw Away Old Labels-It's Values That Count |
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141 | (17) |
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Find New Allies and Search for Common Ground |
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158 | (20) |
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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize |
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178 | (19) |
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Tap the Power of Faith Communities |
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197 | (26) |
GUIDE YOUR STEPS |
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223 | (62) |
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224 | (24) |
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248 | (18) |
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266 | (19) |
THINK MOVEMENT |
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285 | (48) |
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286 | (28) |
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314 | (19) |
Notes |
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333 | (9) |
For Further Reading |
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342 | (3) |
Getting Involved |
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345 | (3) |
Index |
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348 | (6) |
About the Author |
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354 | (1) |
About the Press |
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355 | |