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Linking Arms, Linking Lives: How Urban-Suburban Partnerships Can Transform Communities
F. Albert Tizon, John M. Perkins, Ronald J. Sider, and Wayne L. Gordon / Baker Books

The stereotypes of the edgy, socially active, multicultural urban Christian and the middle-class, comfortable, upwardly mobile suburban Christian mix fact and fiction. Linking Arms, Linking Lives looks beyond stereotypes and makes a compelling case for partnership that crosses urban and suburban for effective ministry among the poor.

Transformation after Lausanne: Radical Evangelical Mission in Global-Local Perspective
Al Tizon / Wipf & Stock

Lausanne '74 inspired evangelicals around the world to take seriously the full implications of the Gospel for mission. This book, documents the definitive gatherings, theological tensions, and social forces within and without evangelicalism that led up to Mission as Transformation. And it does so through a global local grid that points the way toward greater holistic mission in the 21st century.

I Am Not a Social Activist: Making Jesus the Agenda
Ronald J. Sider / Herald Press

As founder and president of Evangelicals for Social Action, Sider for more than three decades has worked towards a meeting of the minds between two "branches' of the church vine. In the essays in this book, Sider calls on those in the evangelical stream to become more aware and concerned about poverty, injustice, and peacemaking, while he urges socially active Christians to embrace the great commission and to be more committed to Christ than to political agendas.

	The Scandal of Evangelical Politics: Why are Christians Missing the Chance to Really Change the World? Ronald J. Sider / Baker Books Evangelicals today probably have more political influence in the U.S. than at any time in the last century--but they may not be certain what to do with it. It has been difficult to develop a unified voice on pressing issues such as social justice and moral renewal. Soundly based in biblical principles and guided by a careful study of society, this book will guide readers into more thoughtful and effective political activity.
	Hope for Children in Poverty: Profiles and Possibilities Edited By Ronald J. Sider & Heidi Rolland Unruh / Judson Press The editors have drawn together the expertise of academics, activists, clergy, and social service professionals to consider -- biblically, educationally, physically, sociologically, politically -- the special concerns of children living in poverty.
	Churches That Make a Difference: Reaching Your Community with Good News and Good Works By Ronald J. Sider, Philip N. Olson & Heidi Rolland Unruh / Baker Books How do you go about transforming both souls and society? Examining the relationship between evangelism and social outreach, the authors offer dynamic insights on harnessing divine power, building a healthy congregational base, developing leaders, and more that will help you implement your own vision for your own ministry.
	Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving From Affluence to Generosity By Ronald J. Sider / Thomas Nelson When Ron Sider's Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger first appeared twenty-eight years ago, it shook readers to the core. Why is there still so much poverty? Conservatives blame sinful individual choices and laziness. Liberals condemn economic and social structures. Who is right? Who is wrong? Both, according to Sider, who explains poverty's complex causes in this new edition and offers concrete, practical proposals for change.
	Saving Souls, Serving Society: Understanding the Faith Factor in Church-Based Social Ministry By Heidi Rolland Unruh & Ronald J. Sider / Oxford University Press How do religious organizations express their religious identity in the context of social services? Drawing on case studies of 15 Philadelphia-area Protestant churches with active outreach, this book seeks to answer questions surrounding the religious dynamics of social ministry.
	The Scandal of the Evangelical Conscience: Why are Christians Living Just Like the Rest of the World? By Ronald J. Sider / Baker Books Subtitled "Why Are Christians Living Just Like the Rest of the World?" this book makes a strong case for why faith should make a difference in areas such as racism, materialism, hedonism, egotism, and more. Evangelical Christians say they believe in biblical moral standards and the power of God to transform lives -- yet recent surveys show that most are not living any differently than the rest of the world.
	Good News and Good Works: A Theology for the Whole Gospel By Ronald J. Sider / Baker Books Promotes an authentic, biblical faith and suggests ways to combine evangelism with social action for effective witness in today's world. The key is our love for Jesus. This book is for Christians who want to care for both the physical and spiritual needs that they encounter.
	Just Generosity: A New Vision for Overcoming Poverty in America By Ronald J. Sider / Baker Books How can poverty exist in a nation that not only possesses much of the the world's wealth---but many evangelical Christians, too? Offering up-to-date statistics, policy recommendations, and stimulating discussions, Sider's answer to this question includes pro-active faith-based groups that interact with businesses, media, and the government. Discover how you can help the truly needy!
	Living Like Jesus: Eleven Essentials for Growing a Christian Faith By Ronald J. Sider / Baker Books How would Jesus have us act in today's world? Sider challenges us to discipleship through conformity to Christ; renewal of marriage and the family; immersion in prayer; involvement in a church concerned with both body and soul; tending the garden, not worshiping it; and six other vital principles.
	Toward an Evangelical Public Policy: Political Strategies for the Health of the Nation Edited By Ronald J. Sider & Diane Knippers / Baker Books Evangelicals everywhere are flooding into political activity, frequently without a carefully developed biblical framework or reliable socio-political analysis. As a result, evangelicals are often unnecessarily divided, inconsistent, and ineffective in their public engagement. This book is designed to guide conscientious evangelicals in their ongoing national political involvement. It serves to deepen evangelicals' understanding of effective political involvement and unify and strengthen the evangelical presence in politics.
	Doing Evangelism Jesus' Way: How Christians Demonstrate the Good News By Ronald J. Sider / Evangel Publishing House

Christ and Violence

By Ronald J. Sider / Wipf & Stock

This book offers a challenge to conservative, liberal, and in-between Christians, as well as persons who do not call themselves Christians but have some interest in what the Christian movement is about. To state the extremes, both those persons who think they can have Christ without pacifism and those who think they can have pacifism without Christ will have to think again after reading Christ and Violence.

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