A HELPING HAND AND A CLEAR WITNESS: THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO GLOBAL SUFFERING

Abstract Christians should be involved in both humanitarian and evangelistic ministries and often do not have to choose between evangelism and meeting the needs of a suffering world. Christian groups can cooperate with the US government to provide humanitarian and development assistance while holding onto their core religious convictions and commitments. Furthermore, faith-based groups bring more to the table than simply the alleviation of material needs; they are equipped to engage spiritual solutions that are beyond the reach of secular organizations.