Table Of ContentMost chapters conclude with Conclusion, Web Sites, and Endnotes. Preface. 1. Competing Perspectives on Social Welfare. Political Perspectives and Social Welfare Issues. The World View of Conservatives, Liberals, and Radicals. The Author's Perspective. 2. Social Welfare: Basic Concepts. Stigma and Social Welfare. Descriptive Definitions of Social Welfare. A Functional Definition of Social Welfare. A Classification of Social Welfare Services. Perspectives on Social Welfare. 3. Social Work as a Profession. Social Work and Professionalism. Social Work's Historical Development. Social Work Values and Philosophical Base. Social Work Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas. Social Work Methods. A Model of Social Work Practice. Practice Settings. Salaries and Job Opportunities. Social Work Education and Knowledge for Practice. Current Professional Issues. Social Work in the Larger Field of Social Welfare. Perspectives on Practice. 4. Generalist Social Work Practice. History and Development of Social Work Practice. Development of the Concept of Generalist Social Work. Generalist Practice. Case Management: A Major Skill for Generalist Practitioners. Practice Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas. 5. Responses to Human Diversity. Definition of the Problem. Definition of Terms. Dynamics of Intergroup Relations. Perspectives. History of Intergroup Relations in the United States. Current Issues Regarding Social Welfare and Human Diversity. Social Work Roles Related to Diversity. 6. Religion and Social Work. The Religious Roots of Social Welfare. The Religious Roots of Organized Social Work. The Reversal of Secularization? Current Sectarian Services. Social Work and Religion Uneasy Bedfellows. 7. Poverty The Central Concept. Poverty: Major Issues and Common Terms. Rich Country, Poor Country. Poverty The Dark Side of Inequality. 8. The Nature and Causes of Poverty. Who Are the Poor? Why Are the Poor Poor? 9. The Development of Antipoverty Programs. Historical Perspective on Antipoverty Efforts. 10. Child Welfare. Definition. Statistical Profile. Dynamics. Historical Perspective. Current Issues and Trends. Perspectives. Social Work Roles. 11. Crime and Criminal Justice. Perspectives on Criminal Justice. Definition. Statistical Profile. Dynamics. A Brief History of Criminal Justice. Current Issues. Social Work Roles. 12. Health Care. Definitions of Health and Illness. Statistical Picture of Health Care. Dynamics of Health and Illness. History of Health Care. Current Issues and Trends. Perspectives. Social Work Roles. 13. Mental Health and Developmental Disability. Issues in Definition. Definitions of Mental Illness. Dynamics of Mental Illness. Statistical Picture of Mental Illness. Definitions of Developmental Disability. Dynamics of Developmental Disability. Statistical Picture of Developmental Disability.
Synopsis"Director's Cut" of Jabez Follows Up on Spiritual Phenomenon Bruce Wilkinson's breakthrough teaching in The Prayer of Jabez captivated millions and continues to lead to changed lives around the world. This follow-up message discusses in greater detail the specific steps to take in making this scriptural passage part of your prayer life. For each of the prayer's four sections, Wilkinson explains important biblical distinctions, answers misconceptions about the prayer, offers practical steps to praying the prayer, and shows potential results in readers' lives. New content, exciting Jabez-inspired stories, and enriched commentary from Dr. Wilkinson make this a must-have for anyone who wants to live a world-changing life for God. Go Deeper. Farther. BEYOND. When people passionately pray, God doesn't just listen. He responds Where the #1 New York Times bestseller The Prayer of Jabez left off, Beyond Jabez picks up and goes even deeper. Priceless testimonies of answered prayer and bold, biblical teaching clear up the misconceptions surrounding this once little-known prayer. Is it really right to ask God to bless me? How can I experience the miracles accompanying a Jabez lifestyle? The answers inside will destroy doubt and sound the trumpet blast announcing a glorious new chapter in your walk with the Lord Are you ready? Because God is still moving --and asking you to do the same Inside Left Flap Dare to Go There. True Stories When The Prayer of Jabez sold nine million copies in two years, Bruce Wilkinson's mailbox was flooded with countless personal stories of answered prayer. God's mighty hand was using the prayer to change lives in both small and dramatic ways. Such undeniable testimonies make it impossible to ignore God's presence, active and alive today Refreshing Clarity Beyond Jabez examines the larger biblical context of the once little-known prayer found in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Wilkinson's sound instruction answers the skepticism surrounding the Jabez phenomenon and returns an awesome sense of wonder to the miracle of prayer. Deeper Application Packed with practical guidance from a man who daily prays Jabez's prayer--and has for more than thirty years -- Beyond Jabez reveals how, with a sincere heart and a devoted prayer life, God can use you mightily for His purposes Story Behind the Book Bruce Wilkinson spent thirty years studying and praying the prayer of Jabez. The original manuscript was over three hundred pages long. When The Prayer of Jabez was released in the spring of 2000, it had been culled down to 96 pages. It was originally intended as a gift from Bruce to the attendees of the 2000 National Day of Prayer. Now in 2005, the fifth anniversary of the release of the original Prayer of Jabez, the release of Beyond Jabez will be more like the book Bruce Wilkinson originally intended to write--a book with more teaching, stories of God's blessings, and more application of what God intended of us in petitioning Him., "Director's Cut" of Jabez Follows Up on Spiritual Phenomenon Bruce Wilkinson's breakthrough teaching in The Prayer of Jabez captivated millions and continues to lead to changed lives around the world. This follow-up message discusses in greater detail the specific steps to take in making this scriptural passage part of your prayer life. For each of the prayer's four sections, Wilkinson explains important biblical distinctions, answers misconceptions about the prayer, offers practical steps to praying the prayer, and shows potential results in readers' lives. New content, exciting Jabez-inspired stories, and enriched commentary from Dr. Wilkinson make this a must-have for anyone who wants to live a world-changing life for God. Go Deeper. Farther. BEYOND. When people passionately pray, God doesn't just listen. He responds! Where the #1 New York Times bestseller The Prayer of Jabez left off, Beyond Jabez picks up and goes even deeper. Priceless testimonies of answered prayer and bold, biblical teaching clear up the misconceptions surrounding this once little-known prayer. Is it really right to ask God to bless me? How can I experience the miracles accompanying a Jabez lifestyle? The answers inside will destroy doubt and sound the trumpet blast announcing a glorious new chapter in your walk with the Lord! Are you ready? Because God is still moving --and asking you to do the same! Inside Left Flap Dare to Go There. True Stories When The Prayer of Jabez sold nine million copies in two years, Bruce Wilkinson's mailbox was flooded with countless personal stories of answered prayer. God's mighty hand was using the prayer to change lives in both small and dramatic ways. Such undeniable testimonies make it impossible to ignore God's presence, active and alive today! Refreshing Clarity Beyond Jabez examines the larger biblical context of the once little-known prayer found in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Wilkinson's sound instruction answers the skepticism surrounding the Jabez phenomenon and returns an awesome sense of wonder to the miracle of prayer. Deeper Application Packed with practical guidance from a man who daily prays Jabez's prayer--and has for more than thirty years!-- Beyond Jabez reveals how, with a sincere heart and a devoted prayer life, God can use you mightily for His purposes! Story Behind the Book Bruce Wilkinson spent thirty years studying and praying the prayer of Jabez. The original manuscript was over three hundred pages long. When The Prayer of Jabez was released in the spring of 2000, it had been culled down to 96 pages. It was originally intended as a gift from Bruce to the attendees of the 2000 National Day of Prayer. Now in 2005, the fifth anniversary of the release of the original Prayer of Jabez, the release of Beyond Jabez will be more like the book Bruce Wilkinson originally intended to write--a book with more teaching, stories of God's blessings, and more application of what God intended of us in petitioning Him.