A structured approach to pastoral care and poverty

Although the plight of the poor and Christian benevolence is a topic often discussed in scientific and popular literature, the existing research is not nearly enough to address the many complicated issues surrounding the subject. Many reasons for this sad state of affairs may exist, one being the lack of the necessary skills to apply biblical and economic principles in order to make a marked difference. This article presented a biblical perspective on the caring of the poor and suggested a few contextual principles for pastoral counselling. Forces were joined with economic insights and the experience of Local Economic Development to empower the church to make a substantial difference to the plight of the poor. This approach could give structure to efforts that often achieve very little in terms of lasting results

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• Zambezi Evangelical Church’s role in addressing poverty in Malawi

  Open Access•Vhumani Magezi, Patrick Nanthambwe•In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi•2022

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• Theological basis of community development

  Open Access•Patrick Nanthambwe•Verbum et Ecclesia•2023

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• The psychology of poverty

  Open Access•Johan Janse van Rensburg•Verbum et Ecclesia•2013

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• Pathways to the Public Square

  David Tombs•International Journal of Public…•2008

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• Where has hope gone? Toward an understanding of hope in pastoral care

  Open Access•Robert L Carrigan•Pastoral Psychology•1976

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