How often do you hear someone (and I don't just mean politicians) say politics and faith don't mix? Or that the Church has no place in government?
Throughout history people have been divided: does our faith mix with social action and intervention? Where do evangelism and practical ministry come together?
People like Wilberforce and Carey to name but a couple of individuals over the years say the two do surely need to come together. And in more modern times try telling Mez McConnell in the poorest parts of Edinburgh or Dai Hankey in the valleys of South Wales that the Church should stay away from helping the needy.
Tim Chester argues passionately in his book Good News to the Poor, that evangelism and social action are inseparable as two arms of the church's mission. He presents a biblical case for truly evangelical social action that is shaped and inspired by the gospel. He urges conservatives not to marginalize those who uphold the cause of the oppressed, and those involved in social action not to neglect the preaching of the Word.
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Dean is the Sales Manager at The Good Book Company. He engages with churches, organisations and individuals to provide them with useful resources for their varying ministries. Dean attends St John's Church in Woking, where he lives with his family.
