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Cross-Cultural Outreach – Part II

Posted on November 26, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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We are charged as Christians to face the challenges of our times head-on. We need churches that have cultural relevance and dare to go beyond their comfort zones in order to affect lasting change within their local communities and beyond. As we do so, I am convinced we must keep in mind three things. 1….

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Theology’s Role in Social Work

Posted on November 10, 2014January 22, 2021 by ptsblog
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Micah 6:8 gives the call to all Christians and all social workers: “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” I would argue that the values of social workers defined by the National Association of Social Workers Pennsylvania Chapter, of which…

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Immigration: A Ministry of Social Work

Posted on October 29, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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Immigration is a ministry of social work. Jesus conjoined the commands in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:8 in response to the question posed by a Scribe: “What is the greatest commandment?” The result found in Matthew 22:37-39 is, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and…

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