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100			_aTenbusch, Mike, _eauthor.
245			_a The Jonathan effect : _b helping kids and schools win the battle against poverty / _cMike Tenbusch.
300			_a190 pages : _billustrations ; _c21 cm.
504			_a Includes bibliographical references.
520			_aAmerica may be called the 'land of opportunity, ' but countless kids and teens are struggling like young Davids in the urban wilderness, attempting to fight the giant of poverty under insurmountable odds. What could make a difference? The presence of a 'Jonathan' in their lives to offer them the life-giving support they need to survive and thrive. The church is the best source of these Jonathans, as they partner with local schools and provide struggling youth with the relational connections that can help them overcome their circumstances. It's a strategy that works, as author Mike Tenbusch demonstrates through his own inspiring story. A Detroit native and longtime advocate for youth education, he brings you into the classrooms of the toughest schools in America so you can see firsthand the hardships of surviving as a child in these settings. And he introduces you to many real-life Jonathans who are making a tangible difference. The need is tremendous. If you have ever wondered how you, your company, or your church can be a part of the solution to the challenge of extreme poverty, this book will inspire you to take action. By coming alongside our nation's most vulnerable young people, you will help unleash the Jonathan Effect that will turn the tide in the battle against poverty.
650			_aChurch work with the poor.
650			_aChurch work with children.
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