- Focuses on anthropological analyses of and engagements with Christian faith-based organizations (FBOs).

- Examines the varied and shifting meanings of religiosity, volunteerism, -doing good, - development, charity, and justice

- Calls for a greater understanding of the macro-level promises and pitfalls of increasing reliance on FBOs to design and deliver social services and development

- Redresses the imbalance of anthropological studies that have focused on the role of secular NGOs