Alongsiders: Sitting with Those Who Sit Alone

by Mick Duncan

Most churches are filled with deeply compassionate people and most of our streets, workplaces, holiday locations, volunteer groups, retirement activities and schools are populated with broken people.

Alongsiders is all about bringing these two worlds together, building trust and making a difference. It's about empowering everyday God-hearted people in our churches to take up the challenge and walk alongside the broken and vulnerable for as long as needed.

Mick Duncan gives practical advice on spotting vulnerable, bypassed and needy people in your existing sphere of influence, and building a practical and loving relationship that invests in their lives over a set period.

Genres: Christian

135 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Tarnya Burge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Describes the ministry of getting alongside others who for a variety of reasons need someone on "their side". The focus of the relationship is one of restoration and encourage flourishing in the other. The relationship usually has a natural beginning and ending. Mick Duncan describes when he had been on the receiving end of this kind of relationship and also various people had has walked alongside.
A helpful book for considering ways to bring shalom into the world that is flexible and responsive.

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic book. It talks about walking alongside those who are socially isolated, in pain, or otherwise in need of a friend. It gives practical tips as to how to do this. It's a concept that I agree with so I found most helpful the aspects that challenged me, or that I don't already do. I also liked the mix of stories intertwined with with Mick's thoughts and research. I think the book would be too heavy if it didn't contain the mix of inspiring and helpful real life stories.