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Periodically we will post books we\u2019re reading and other resources we find helpful. Here is a list Dave has created of his picks for the best books on community development. Let us know your thoughts\u2014is there a book you\u2019d add, a book you\u2019d remove? What are you reading?<\/p>\n

Transformational Community Development
\nReading List<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walking with the Poor: Principals and Practices of Transformational Development<\/a>
\nBryant Myers<\/p>\n

Working with the Poor<\/a>
\nEditor Bryant Meyers<\/p>\n

When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor\u2026and Yourself<\/a>
\nSteve Corbett and Brian Fikkert<\/p>\n

The Poor Will Be Glad: Joining the Revolution to Lift the World Out of Poverty<\/a>
\nPeter Greer and Phil Smith<\/p>\n

At Home with the Poor<\/a>
\nJean Thomas<\/p>\n

Holism in Development: An African Perspective on Empowering Communities<\/a>
\nDeborah Ajulu<\/p>\n

Transforming Society: Reflections on the Kingdom and Politics<\/a>
\nMelba Padilla Maggay<\/p>\n

Christian Mission in the Modern World<\/a>
\nJohn R.W. Stott<\/p>\n

Changing the Mind of Missions: Where Have We Gone Wrong?<\/a>
\nJames Engel & William Dyrness<\/p>\n

The Gospel in a Pluralist Society (Chapter 11 Mission: Word, Deed, and New Being)<\/a>
\nLesslie Newbigin<\/p>\n

The Open Secret (Chapter 8 Mission as Action for God\u2019s Justice)<\/a>
\nLesslie Newbigin<\/p>\n

Mission as Transformation: A Theology of the Whole Gospel<\/a>
\nEditors Vinay Samuel & Chris Sugden<\/p>\n

Transformation after Lausanne: Radical Evangelical Mission in Global-Local Perspective<\/a>
\nAl Tizon<\/p>\n

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Periodically we will post books we\u2019re reading and other resources we find helpful. Here is a list Dave has created of his picks for the best books on community development. Let us know your thoughts\u2014is there a book you\u2019d add, a book you\u2019d remove? What are you reading? 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