Having Nothing, Possessing Everything Finding Abundant Communities in Unexpected Places
Having Nothing, Possessing Everything: Finding Abundant Communities in Unexpected Places by Michael Mather, published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company in 2018, explores the transformative journey of a pastor in Indianapolis who re-evaluates his approach to serving the poor. This 160-page book presents a narrative that shifts the focus from traditional aid to recognizing the inherent strengths and resources within communities facing material poverty.
Readers will find that Mather’s account emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the value of relationships over programs and financial assistance. The book illustrates how church members ventured beyond their own walls to connect with individuals rich in talents and determination. Through this lens, Mather encourages a rethinking of justice and abundance, inviting readers to discover hope and resilience in their own local contexts.
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Pastor Mike Mather arrived in Indianapolis thinking that he was going to serve the poor. But after his church’s community lost nine young men to violence in a few short months, Mather came to see that the poor didn’t need his help–he needed theirs.
This is the story of how one church found abundance in a com-munity of material poverty. Viewing people–not programs, finances, or service models–as their most valuable resource moved church members beyond their own walls and out into the streets, where they discovered folks rich in strength, talents, determination, and love.
Mather’s Having Nothing, Possessing Everything will inspire readers to seek justice in their own local communities and to find abundance and hope all around them.
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