Companion to the Poor, authored by Viv Grigg, tells the powerful story of a young man who chose to live among the urban poor in the slum of Tatalon, Manila. It highlights the courage, struggles, and ultimate transformation of a community in one of the world’s difficult places.
In a world where poverty, sickness, and rejection are everyday realities, this book shares the author’s determination to create a new kind of community—one built on faith, hope, and love. It is a testament to resilience, showing how a small group of people rooted in Christ’s love can bring lasting change in the most difficult circumstances.
A Global Movement Born from Struggle
Companion to the Poor is more than a book—it became a global movement. Its message has reached thousands worldwide, translated into six languages, and inspired many hundreds of workers to serve in the slums of mega-cities across the globe. It has shaped lives seeking genuine spirituality and continues to influence communities of faith, justice, and economic transformation.
An Invitation to Change Lives
Companion to the Poor is more than just a story—it is a call to action. Whether you are someone searching for deeper meaning in your faith, or an individual looking to make a tangible impact in the world, Viv’s book will inspire you to rethink what it means to live out the gospel in a broken world.
Meet the Author
Viv Grigg is a pioneer, prophetic voice, theologian, and philosopher of cities. His decades of experience among the urban poor, have enabled him to catalyze missions, development organizations, and church movements focused on evangelism, justice, and social change. As Professor of Urban Leadership at William Carey International University, he leads the MA in Transformational Urban Leadership, a program also developed in seminaries worldwide.
Some other works include Cry of the Urban Poor, Spirit of Christ and the Postmodern City, and Kiwinomics.
For more information about his work, visit urbanleaders.org or explore more about the MA in Transformational Urban Leadership at wciu.edu/matul or MATUL.org.
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