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• All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need.
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SERIES: Bob Lupton

Bob Lupton Explains Gentrification

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From the DVD’s website: Gentrification is a controversial process that is re-shaping American cities. In this video clip, Dr. Robert Lupton of FCS Ministries (Atlanta) explains the term “gentrification” – giving a short history and definition. This clip is one of the bonus materials in UE2: New Neighbors.

How Charity Can Be Toxic – Interview with Bob Lupton

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“The point is, let’s examine the outcome of care. When I talk about the progression of one-way giving, first you elicit appreciation. You do it twice, you elicit anticipation. What’s more, you do it three times and it becomes expectation that he’s going to do it again. Four times and it’s an entitlement. By the fifth time it’s dependency. They’ve done it every year and we count on it. If anybody has been doing this kind of work, they begin to see that pattern. There is a chronic poverty issue and it calls for a chronic intervention, which is enabling people.”

Theirs Is the Kingdom: Celebrating the Gospel in Urban America by Bob Lupton

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“Urban ministry activist Robert Lupton moved into a high crime area of Atlanta intending to bring Christ’s message into the ghetto—but his humbling discovery of a spiritual life already flowering in the city’s urban soil forces the minister to reexamine the deepest parts of his own soul, confronting his own patronizing, materialistic attitudes and the biases he himself held against the urban poor.”

Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help by Bob Lupton

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“In Toxic Charity, Lupton urges individuals, churches, and organizations to step away from these spontaneous, often destructive acts of compassion toward thoughtful paths to community development. He delivers proven strategies for moving from toxic charity to transformative charity.”

Urban Entry 1: Anything Helps…?

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“”Anything Helps…?” begins by encountering a homeless man holding an “Anything Helps” sign on the corner. This 15 minute DVD that helps groups think through how their charity and service might help or hurt…and proposes ways for charity to become developmental and transformational. Using the example of a Christmas Store and drawing on the experience of urban ministry veterans, “Anything Helps…?” is a great way to start conversation about how to really help those in need.”