In recent years, Christians have shown a growing commitment to helping the poor. But this renewed interest in poverty alleviation is doomed to fail if it is not rooted in the local church, which is God's established means of drawing oppressed people into a transformative relationship with Himself. Emphasizing the priority of the Gospel, Mez McConnell and Mike McKinley, both pastors with fruitful ministries among the poor, offer biblical guidelines and practical strategies for planting, revitalizing, and guiding the growth of faithful churches in difficult places—in our own communities and around the world.
“Churches in Hard Places is a timely work that will instruct a generation serious about taking the gospel to and seeing churches established in difficult contexts and situations.” J. Ligon Duncan III, Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi
“Finally, a book about this vital aspect of gospel mission that is biblically rich, gospel-centered, and church-focused! Churches in Hard Places is a gift to the church.” Jared C. Wilson, Director of Content Strategy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
