Recommended Reading
We at A.W.A.K.E. believe education is very important. We suggest learning more about mission work by reading these suggested titles.
From Dependence to Dignity
The church of Jesus Christ finds itself at a very unique moment in history. The average Christian living in the “economically advanced countries” enjoys a level of prosperity that has been unimaginable for most of human history.
Missional Marketplace
From entrepreneurs to assembly line workers, from high-paid execs to minimum-wage hospitality staff, more Christians are becoming overwhelmingly filled with renewed purpose as they realize that their work has a role in God's kingdom plan.
When Helping Hurts
Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve it. Read more >>
Soul Keeping
In an age of materialism and consumerism where many people try to buy their way to happiness, many souls are starved and unhealthy, unsatisfied by false promises of status and wealth. We've neglected this eternal part of ourselves, focusing instead on the temporal concerns of the world--and not without consequence.
Created to Flourish
This eminently practical book by two leading experts on poverty alleviation offers a clear plan to help Christ-followers translate their compassion into thoughtful action.
Keza Paints a Bright Future
Keza and her family live in a small village nestled in the rolling hills of Rwanda's countryside. One day, she hopes to join the other children at school. But right now, there's no money for Keza's education. Read more >>
Avada Principle
Envision your most abundant life. How would you describe it? What does a good life…better yet, a great life, look like for you? Most of us desire a great life, and there’s no shortage of advice on how to get it.
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