Trust First
Trust First
How One Pastor Transformed Lives by Believing in People's Potential
About This Book
Leading with Trust (2019) chronicles how Pastor Bruce Deel founded City of Refuge, a groundbreaking social initiative that has transformed the lives of thousands in Atlanta, Georgia's most vulnerable communities since 1997. The book details how Deel's philosophy of extending trust without conditions enabled him to forge authentic connections, radically shift his understanding of poverty, and discover what genuine support for people in crisis actually requires. Organizations worldwide have since adopted his model.
Who Should Read This?
- Social activists seeking fresh approaches to community transformation
- Christians interested in learning about innovative ministry models
- Readers who appreciate memoirs about overcoming adversity
- Nonprofit leaders looking for effective organizational strategies
- Anyone passionate about social justice and poverty alleviation
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