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In this fresh and biblical look at poverty in America, Joe Ader confronts us with a two basic questions: How did mankind start out in a garden
that was perfect in every way and end up in the worldwide ghetto that we know as poverty? And how do we find our way out? To answer these questions (and many more) the author takes us on a personal journey of discovery, introducing us to the residents of Middle Classburg, America and Povertyville, USA (which town do you call home?). Along the way, he challenges us to see poverty differently as he explains:

•Why currently accepted definitions and explanations of poverty are fatally flawed?

•Why poverty is about more than our economic status; it’s about our relationship with God?

•How does the gospel brings us out of the spiritual ghetto we all share while transforming our understanding of poverty and how to fight it?

•How can a handful of practical tools help pastors, Christian workers, and all of us better serve those struggling in the grip of generational poverty?

•What every Christian needs to understand about poverty in America?

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Joe Ader serves as the Executive Director of Family Promise of Spokane and the Open Doors 24/7 emergency shelter for families. He is also the CEO of Understanding Poverty (UP) which offers training to organizations wishing to better serve people living in poverty. Joe has served as the Compassion Ministries Director for the Stones Missions Network, the Local Missions Pastor at The Village Church, and as the President of Habitat for Humanity in Waco, Texas. Joe’s clients include PepsiCo, Frito Lay, PayPal, Prison Ministries, Dallas United Way, and over a hundred churches schools and non-profit organizations.