Spurgeon and the Poor
How the Gospel Compels Christian Social Concern

My endorsement: “Charles Spurgeon was accused of many things in his day; some would probably label him a ‘social justice warrior’ in ours. (Spoiler alert: he was not.) But he did insist that social concern—even social activism—is not optional. Nor is it merely preferable. It is essential—necessary e......more

This book read like butter! So smooth and easy to engage. I was so impressed by the flow of the writing and the transition from explaining the life and legacy of Charles Spurgeon to the practical application of how the church today can glean from Spurgeon's life on how to live out "mercy ministry" A......more

Biographical and beautiful. It was refreshing to hear stories about Spurgeon that I had not before. He had 66 benevolent ministries, he made the south mad by condemning slavery, he was incredibly generous with his own money. When he first became a pastor he paid for the custodian at the church out o......more

What a wonderful blessing this book was to me, as edifying as it was personally challenging. It will be the perfect addition to our pastoral internship's week on mercy ministry. Especially if you are a Christian pastor, I would encourage you to consider reading this book that it might help you serve......more

Excellent. From the appendix: “Could it be that the recession of evangelical efforts in the realm of social ministry is influenced more by a reaction to liberal theology or progressive government policies than by sound biblical exegesis or serious reflection on the history of social concern among eva......more