Foreword by Ian M. Randall -- с. vii
Preface -- с. xi
Glossary and Abbreviations -- с. xiii
Introduction-- с. 1
1 Russian Evangelical Ministries of Compassion before 1905 |-- с. 22
2 Russian Evangelicals from 1905 to 1929: Varied Ministries, Common Convictions | -- с.52
3 Aid within the Evangelical Community—D. I. Mazaev, V. G. Pavlov, and V. V. Ivanov |-- с. 84
4 Urban Rescue Ministry—W. A. Fetler |-- с. 113
5 War, Revolution, and Famine, 1914 to 1923 | -- с.144
6.Christian Economic Communities—I. S. Prokhanov | -- с.174
Conclusion: The Legacy of Russian Evangelical Ministries
of Compassion | -- с.200
Bibliography I -- с.213
Index I -- с.229

The present study fills a gap in the study of the evangelical movement in Russia by presenting a comprehensive picture of their compassionate ministry during their longest stretch of relative freedom before the 1980s.
Heller known for their energetic preaching and literature work, Russian evangelicals also gave attention to compassionate ministry, although it was never extensive because of their marginal status. I hey established assistance funds, organized charitable institutions, practiced urban rescue ministry, participated in the Russian temperance movement, and established economic communities.
Each area is distinct, yet all were supported by the same set of theological convictions. The Russian evangelicals were convinced that their witness should consist of good works as well as words, and that the gospel had the power to undo human suffering. While intentionally cultivating an attitude of concern for the needs of others, they taught that compassion was the concern of all members of the community, regardless of economic status or age. In their publications evangelicals devoted a good deal of leaching to the proper Christian attitude toward money and giving. They drew on Western models, but also their indigenous sectarian roots.