
- 208 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
On any given night, more than half a million Americans and Canadians find themselves sleeping on the streets, in shelters, cars, and other places not meant for human habitation. Yet as this crisis continues to grow, it remains one of the least talked about—especially in churches. Even where compassion and empathy exist, the complexities around homelessness can make us feel stuck, overwhelmed, or numb to the existence of unhoused people in our cities and neighborhoods.
Reporting back from his work in homeless services, minister and advocate Kevin Nye introduces readers to the Christ he’s met in tents, shelters, and drop-in centers. He demystifies homelessness by journeying into complex issues like affordable housing, mental illness, addiction, and more, while reimagining our theological approach to these matters and educating us on how they intersect with homelessness.
This thorough and intimate book shows us that from the margins, Jesus has something to teach us all about grace—something that could change the landscape of homelessness entirely if we’re ready to hear it.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- A Note on Language
- Introduction
- 1 Seeing and Being Seen
- 2 Housing
- 3 Isolation and Connection
- 4 Community and Solidarity
- 5 Mental Health
- 6 Substance Use and Overdose
- 7 Addiction and Recovery
- 8 Abundance, Beauty, and Celebration
- Conclusion
- Appendix: Homelessness and Housing Voting Guide
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- The Author