Michael Ives is a Presbyterian minister serving a congregation in Rhode Island. He graduated from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (M.Div.) in 2005 and is presently doing postgraduate research on the parish model of urban missions in the thought of Thomas Chalmers, 19th century Scottish minister and social reformer. In addition to his passion for all things Chalmers, he is very interested in the pastoral theory and practice of the Reformed tradition, with special interest in catechisms and catechetical practice. He enjoys blogging about these topics here. Michael has the distinct honor of being happily married to the most beautiful woman in the world and has been blessed with a son and three daughters.
Natural fountains for the relief of poverty
Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847) was an early voice opposing the compulsory, state-managed poor…
