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Holistic Ministry: Prioritizing Relationships

EMQ » April - May 2026 » Volume 62 Issue 2

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Summary: This article examines how churches can move beyond temporary relief toward transformation in ministry to the poor and homeless. Based on research done in a city in the US, it discusses how hope grows through relationships – when people are known, valued, and loved in word and deed.

By Glen Bagley

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