Don t just say that serving the poor is the task of people of faith. Government officials recognize that public programs are insufficient and they want to collaborate with faith communities. The time to act is now. Take seriously government s offer with Charitable Choice to provide public funding without stripping ministries of the faith basis that makes them effective. A Challenge to Progressive Faith Communities.
Welfare reform needs further reform.
Yet the needy also deserve to be reconnected to community and faith-based help. Take advantage of Charitable Choice to renew the spiritual depth of your services. Sojourners , July-Aug. All rights reserved.