TY - BOOK AU - Colón, Gaspar and May-Ellen. TI - Adventist Churches that make a difference SN - 9780816358960 U1 - 286.7 1 ed. PY - 2016/// CY - United States of America PB - Pacific Press Publishing Association KW - LEMB KW - IGLESIAS ADVENTISTAS KW - DIFERENCIA N1 - Introduction Chapter 1: Restoring the Image of God Chapter 2: Restoring Dominion Chapter 3: Social Justice in the Old Testament – Part 1 Chapter 4: Social Justice in the Old Testament – Part 2 Chapter 5: Jesus on Community Outreach Chapter 6: Jesus Mingled With People Chapter 7: Jesus Desired Their Good Chapter 8: Jesus Showed Sympathy Chapter 9: Jesus Ministered to Their Needs Chapter 10: Jesus Won Their Confidence Chapter 11: Jesus Bade Them, "Follow Me" Chapter 12: Urban Ministry in the End Time Chapter 13: How Shall We Wait? N2 - Christ took a personal interest in men and women, ministering to them wherever He went. His ministry here on this earth was one of restoration restoring people physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially. We, as His church, are called to do the same. We are instructed to feed the hungry and clothe the naked, to heal the sick and comfort those who mourn. In the chaos of this modern world, we are privileged to partner with Christ to bring wholistic restoration to the people in our communities. Adventist Churches That Make a Difference highlights various Adventist churches and church-based organizations around the world that are making a difference. The stories are interspersed with material that will equip your church to carry out, more effectively, Jesus ministry method of reaching people: socializing, sympathizing, serving, and saving people. It was His mission to bring to men complete restoration; He came to give them health and peace and perfection of character. -Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, p. 17 The authors share powerful, biblical foundations; principles; tools; and real-life examples that will activate your church to be salt and light in Jesus name--the world is waiting! ER -