| Spiritual Danger of Doing Good Contributor(s): Greer, Peter (Author), Haggard, Anna (With), Fikkert, Brian (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0764212206 ISBN-13: 9780764212208 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Personal Growth - Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources |
| Dewey: 253.2 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.60 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: A Powerful Warning for All Interested in Charity and Christian Service What happens when Christian ministry and social justice lead to burnout, pride, or worse? Peter Greer knows firsthand how this can happen. Using stories from his own life and the lives of others in ministry, Greer shows everyone from CEOs to weekend volunteers how to protect themselves from the unseen hazards of doing good works and how to keep the flame of passionate ministry burning brightly. Includes end-of-chapter questions for personal reflection or group discussion. |
Contributor Bio(s): Greer, Peter: - Peter Greer (www.peterkgreer.com) is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global nonprofit focused on addressing both physical and spiritual poverty through microfinance. He has a master's degree in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School. Peter is the coauthor of The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good, Mission Drift, and six other books. He speaks at conferences, including Catalyst and Passion, and has been featured by media outlets such as CNN, Christianity Today, and World. Peter lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Laurel, and three children.Haggard, Anna: - Anna Haggard is the executive writing assistant at HOPE International, where she collaborates with the president and CEO and the marketing department to share HOPE's message through print and social media. She coauthored The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good with Peter Greer. Anna is a graduate of Asbury University and lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. |