Description:
Jesus Among the Homeless identifies the problem of homelessness and applies strategies based on scriptural principles as a solution. It contains testimonies of seasoned teachers, psychologists, and social workers describing effective strategies for outreaching to the addicted, abused, mentally ill, and homeless. This go-to manual written in simple and clear layman's terms is an invaluable asset for anyone ministering to the homeless.
Brief description:
Wilma Faye Mathis holds a master's degree and a doctorate in urban ministry, and an MDiv. Rev. Mathis has served the church as Christian education director and conducts a ministry to moms and other women (Mom2Mom). She serves as an Athanasian teaching scholar in William David Spencer's theology survey course at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Boston Campus (CUME). She is a contributing author to An Artistic Tribute to Harriet Tubman; The Commission: Finding A Better Way; Black Girl Cry; and When Women Speak. She is an active conference speaker and preacher.