Christians throughout history have served those in need, preserved and advanced education and trades, and actively engaged in poverty relief. In The Hands That Will Restore Humanity: A History of Christian Service and Applications for Today, we look at how the Church gained prominence by service and consider ways we can leverage those specific forms of service today. <br> <br>The content covered in six digestible chapters include: <br>- The success of the Church under Roman rule. <br>- The cultural preservation by early monks and monasteries. <br>- Geneva’s diaconal model. <br>- Transforming poverty to productivity. <br>- Being God’s representatives to the world. <br>- The applicability of the poor-tithe. <br> <br>“This short primer hits the ground running with immediate application that you can implement in your local fellowship, as it provides a historical backdrop and a renewed vision at how the Church should view education and the diaconate. Lord willing, this book will lead you into further study into these important and often neglected matters. I would recommend Matthew’s book to any pastor and layman seeking to better serve their own fellowship and local community.” <br>- Kamaron Gray, Pastor of Harvest Bible Fellowship in Pendleton, Indiana