Delegates of Love: A Historical Narrative of Mission Waco and Portraits of Humanity

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dc.contributor.advisorSmith, Alden
dc.contributor.authorCox, Victoria
dc.contributor.departmentUniversity Scholars.en_US
dc.contributor.otherBaylor University.en_US
dc.contributor.otherMission Wacoen_US
dc.contributor.schoolsUniversity Scholars.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2016-08-08T17:14:46Z
dc.date.available2016-08-08T17:14:46Z
dc.date.copyright2016
dc.date.issued2016-08-08
dc.description.abstractCicero deems friendship the greatest gift afforded to humankind; Jewish philosopher Martin Buber claims relationships are fundamental to the essence of living; Jesus presents the Golden Rule, to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, as the greatest commandment. Each of these shares the common characteristic of transformative ministry, a characteristic fundamental to the work of Mission Waco. Through in-depth interviews with Mission Waco leadership, workers, and participants, I seek to uncover the purpose, motives, and legacy of Mission Waco. This thesis then analyzes and presents these findings through an array of different angles, including an in-depth exposé of Mission Waco and a series of profiles of program participants. I conclude that as an avenue of Christian love, Mission Waco may be distinguished not only for its practical and effective approach to fighting poverty and social injustices, but also for its commitment to transformative Christian relation.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2104/9687
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.rightsBaylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.en_US
dc.rights.accessrightsWorldwide accessen_US
dc.subjectPoverty reduction. Christian missions. Empowerment.en_US
dc.titleDelegates of Love: A Historical Narrative of Mission Waco and Portraits of Humanityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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