The Compassion Revolution

How God Can Use You to Meet the World’s Greatest Needs

“For many of us, the world’s problems just seem too big and too hard to face. It’s so much easier for us to retreat from them than to take them on. The Compassion Revolution offers raw inspiration and biblical application that empowers Christians to participate in the spiritual and physical transformation of their world. This book emanates out of the personal experiences of Dave Donaldson and Convoy of Hope, who have served nobly in mobilizing hundreds of thousands of people to distribute vast amounts of resources and live out the whole gospel of Jesus Christ among the poor and suffering.”
—Rich Stearns, president, World Vision

“This book is a clear biblical call for compassion for the poor. Dave Donaldson provides practical guidance and a powerful witness to the transformation God brings about in everyone involved when we join the compassion revolution.”
—Jonathan T.M. Reckford, CEO, Habitat for Humanity International

“The Compassion Revolution challenges readers to serve the poor and suffering in America and around the world. I have seen Convoy of Hope grow to help millions by providing them with food, clean water, and shelter. It has truly been a catalyst for meeting physical and spiritual needs.”
—George O. Wood, general superintendent, Assemblies of God

“The cross is both vertical and horizontal. It leads to salvation and transformation, covenant and community, John 3:16 and Matthew 25. In The Compassion Revolution, Dave Donaldson reconciles the vertical and horizontal elements of the Christian message, mobilizing a movement of hope that will feed the hungry in both body and soul. Let the revolution begin!"
—Samuel Rodríguez, president, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference

“Through a wealth of inspirational stories and the power of Scripture, Dave Donaldson’s The Compassion Revolution provokes readers to suffer 'with' the suffering in order to be the hands and feet of Christ to those in need. Donaldson offers specific ways, both simple and challenging, to fulfill our calling as ambassadors of God’s grace and compassion by tending to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of a hurting world.”
—Barry H. Corey, president, Biola University

“The convoy of compassionate groups is growing, and Dave Donaldson is playing a prominent role. The Compassion Revolution shows that relational justice—people helping others, one to one—is the key to developing social justice.”
—Marvin Olasky, editor in chief, World magazine, provost, The King's College, New York City

“This book will give you an insider’s look at compassion ministry and turn your world upside down—or maybe I should say, right side up.”
—Mark Batterson, pastor and bestselling author

“The Compassion Revolution is a passionate and persuasive book that will move you to tears, cause you to laugh, and inspire you to make a difference.”
—Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s

“David Donaldson and Convoy of Hope have changed the lives of millions living in poverty as they have responded to God’s command to serve ‘the least of these.’ The National Day of Prayer Task Force has counted it a privilege to lend our support to their work. Through this book, readers catch an inspiring glimpse of what can result when believers minister healing to the poor among us so that our communities can be transformed and mobilized to reach beyond to a suffering world.”
—John Bornschein, executive director, National Day of Prayer Task Force

“This book is an amazing, fresh look at how to live out Jesus’ command in caring for the poor. I recommend it to any teen or adult who has a desire to love and serve with the compassion of Christ.”
—ChristianBookPreviews.com

 
“In a conversational manner and with many examples, he helps readers to replace misinformation with action.”
—Church Libraries