Heaven help us
how faith communities inspire hope strengthen neighborhoods and build the future
Heaven help us
how faith communities inspire hope strengthen neighborhoods and build the future
Book - 2025
Heaven Help Us by John Kasich explores the role of faith-based communities and individuals in addressing social challenges across the United States. Drawing from a variety of real-life examples -- including a Greek Orthodox network of group homes for individuals with autism, an Islamic center promoting interfaith dialogue, and a church-based immigration support program -- Kasich highlights the impact that religious institutions can have in local communities. As both a former governor and a person of faith, Kasich presents his perspective on how religious organizations contribute to civic life. The book includes narratives of individuals inspired by their faith to lead community-focused initiatives, analysis of what makes some faith institutions particularly effective, and suggestions for how others might engage in similar efforts. Rather than focusing solely on political or theological arguments, Heaven Help Us offers practical insights and stories meant to illustrate the positive influence of religious institutions in civic engagement and community development.
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | |a Heaven help us : |b how faith communities inspire hope, strengthen neighborhoods, and build the future / |c John Kasich with Daniel Paisner. |
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| 505 | 0 | |a Introduction: Faith is contagious -- Reverend Eric Manning: Forgiveness -- Sister Mary Sullion: The hundred-million-dollar nun -- Reverend Joseph F. Maiocco III: Keeping the lights on -- Lisa Liberatore: Building community -- Bob Freeman: Have a little interfaith -- Sister Joan Dawber: Shelter from the storm -- Hal Donaldson: The hope whisperer -- Dr. Nasser Hajar and Dr. Nadeen Khan: 'What more can we do?' -- Tracey Beal: Fighting back -- Tony Kriz: The power of partnership -- Father Gregory Boyle: The business of second chances -- Christa Carrero: Horse sense -- Reverend Paul O'Brien: One heart -- Jillana Goble and Ben Sand: Radical hospitality -- Eric Lidji: Remembrance -- Closing thoughts: The 'exclamation point' that punctuates our faith! -- Acknowledgments. | |
| 520 | |a Heaven Help Us by John Kasich explores the role of faith-based communities and individuals in addressing social challenges across the United States. Drawing from a variety of real-life examples -- including a Greek Orthodox network of group homes for individuals with autism, an Islamic center promoting interfaith dialogue, and a church-based immigration support program -- Kasich highlights the impact that religious institutions can have in local communities. As both a former governor and a person of faith, Kasich presents his perspective on how religious organizations contribute to civic life. The book includes narratives of individuals inspired by their faith to lead community-focused initiatives, analysis of what makes some faith institutions particularly effective, and suggestions for how others might engage in similar efforts. Rather than focusing solely on political or theological arguments, Heaven Help Us offers practical insights and stories meant to illustrate the positive influence of religious institutions in civic engagement and community development. | ||
| 520 | |a "In an era in which religion can be perceived as a source of division rather than peace, Heaven Help Us by former Ohio governor and congressman John Kasich explores true, inspiring stories of American faith communities becoming fresh, surprising forces for the common good"-- |c Provided by publisher. | ||
| 520 | |a "Discover the antidote to cynicism and despair in this dynamic, revelatory, hope-inducing exploration of the extraordinary work and extraordinary people who are transforming communities around the country--motivated by faith. The mother of a man with autism manages a network of group homes through her local Greek Orthodox congregation. The director of an Islamic cultural center hosts a national interfaith conference to foster better relationships with the Jewish community. A student counselor starts a free immigration services program through her church. Sometimes we forget that good is not only happening in America, it is flourishing--in the fertile soil of our churches, synagogues, and mosques. Few people are better poised to speak to the value of religious institutions in civic life than former Ohio governor and presidential candidate John Kasich, who is both a public servant and a man of faith. In Heaven Help Us, Kasich reminds us through gripping stories that faith communities are vital to healthy communities and our nation. Heaven Help Us offers: Unforgettable stories of people making an extraordinary difference because of their faith communities; Insights into what sets faith institutions that transform their neighborhoods apart from those that don't; Practical ideas for making positive changes in our own communities; Hope to dream about what is possible in our country instead of what is impossible; Encouragement that religion can bring us together rather than break us apart. As Kasich shows us, faith institutions can magnify the power of an individual in ways that almost always exceed the expectations of the person who jump-started the initiative in the first place. More than a collection of 'feel-good' stories, Heaven Help Us reminds us of the resourcefulness and ingenuity of our fellow congregants and religious leaders that make it possible to turn our good intentions into even better outcomes. Good is happening in our country. Join in"-- |c Provided by publisher. | ||
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