The Care Effect: Unleashing the Power of Compassion - Softcover

Pastor, author, and former reporter David Crosby has deployed many individuals for deeds of love. After one of the nation’s most horrific natural disasters, Hurricane Katrina, he and his church were responsible for deploying 21,000 volunteers to projects including 1,100 home recovery operations and 91 new home constructions. To this day, his church deploys approximately 100 volunteers a week in a dozen intentional ministry outlets in the city. David, author of Your Pain Is Changing You, is active in community and denominational affairs, and has received many awards and recognitions for his civic involvement. He and his high school sweetheart, Janet Rose Crosby, live in Louisiana and have three children and eight grandchildren.

"I know of no one more qualified to write this manifesto than David Crosby. He loves this vision of holistic ministry, both evangelism and justice, to both souls and bodies. The book gives us practical wisdom on how to lead gospel-driven mercy ministry. I pray that thousands will read, and heed, this wise book."―Russell Moore, President, Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission

“The stories held within this book portray a man I have known for decades―a man who led his church during one of the most difficult times in history to become a true model of caring and compassion. You will be inspired by the ministry of David Crosby and the people of First Baptist Church New Orleans as they served, like our Lord Jesus, the hurting and displaced in the aftermath of one of the greatest storms of the century. You will blessed and challenged to by the words of Dr. David Crosby.”― Dr. Frank S. Page, President and Chief Executive Officer, Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention

“Anyone who accuses the church of being disconnected from its community, never met David Crosby and the incredible people of First Baptist Church, New Orleans. With their sleeves rolled up, they demonstrate the gospel weekly as they meet the needs of their neighbors. They show the rest of us what it means to really love other people – in tangible, specific, sacrificial ways. This book is more than their story. It’s a call to action for every church to obey Jesus’ instructions to love neighbors, enemies, and outsiders. Read it and accept the challenge!”―Dr. Jeff Iorg, President, Golden Gate Seminary