David W. Crocker, The Samaritan Way: Lifestyle Compassion Ministry (TCP Leadership Series). Chalice Press, 2010.
Companion volume: Crocker, Operation Inasmuch
This volume builds upon Crocker’s previous work, Operation Inasmuch, where he addressed the capacity of individuals and churches to engage in one-day blitz projects, under the theme of “inasmuch as you have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.” (KJV) Here, he takes the same theme of ministering to the “least of these,” but launches from the parable of the Good Samaritan to suggest that serving others should not consist merely of one-day projects, but of a selfless lifestyle. This is a good source for those who have used Inasmuch, or something similar, and wish to migrate toward more sustainable, lifestyle changes.
Publisher’s Product Description
Many church members get a taste of community ministry through church outreach events or week-long mission trips. But when the event is over, many are left with a yearning for more. They desire more frequent experiences of that kind of ministry, and want something that will change their lifestyle altogether.
For churches looking to make the next step in community ministry, The Samaritan Way will lead you there. David Crocker offers readers a way to transition from one day of intensive compassion ministry to a lifestyle of compassion ministry. Through stories and experiences, Crocker inspires and educates readers to take their limited experiences to a new level.
About the Author
David W. Crocker is founder of Operation Inasmuch, Inc.—a full-time ministry dedicated to community ministry.
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