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In Their Shoes: Poverty Simulations Helps Servants Do Ministry With, not To
May 09, 2012 12:12 PM
Imagine for a moment that you are a mother of two working 10 hours a day as a minimum-wage secretary. You are the breadwinner of your ho… Read More -
A Mile in Your Shoes
April 04, 2012 10:00 AM
Faith-based communities offer the kind of support and empowerment that can break the cycle of poverty. We need to supplement government … Read More
About This Blog
Read and comment on a range of personal reflections and perspectives about poverty and Ministry with the Poor. Our goal is to attract diverse voices and points of view from United Methodists and friends, including people and communities living in conditions of poverty, other experts, religious leaders, community organizers, advocates, policy makers, volunteers, and all engaged in Ministry with the Poor.
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