Saving souls, serving society understanding the faith factor in church-based social ministry

Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-310) and index.

Introduction : church-based social ministry in context -- The churches and their ministries -- Case studies of faith in action -- Perceptions of spiritual meaning in faith-based social action -- Religious elements of faith-based social programs -- A typology of faith-based organizations and programs -- Defining mission orientations : the relationship between social action and evangelism -- Influences on congregational mission -- Conversionist churches and social action -- Does faith work? : spiritual dynamics and social outcomes -- Social capital and spiritual capital -- Conclusion : new understandings, new questions, new opportunities -- Appendix 1 : profiles of the case-study churches -- Appendix 2 : pastoral interview (excerpt).