Resources for Reconciliation, Duke Divinity School Referenced in: Christian Perspectives on Economics and Public Policy / Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry Introduction Resources for Reconciliation is a collaborative effort between InterVarsity Press and Duke Divinity School’s Center for Reconciliation. It reflects the mission of the Duke Center: Advancing God’s Mission of reconciliation in
John M. Perkins, Restoring At Risk Communities: Doing It Together and Doing It Right (Official Handbook of the Christian Community Development Association). Baker Books, 1996. Referenced in: John Perkins on Social Ministry Social Ministry Among the Urban Poor, Urban Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a collection of substantive articles from numerous practitioner-scholars, reflecting the philosophy
John M. Perkins, With Justice for All: A Strategy for Community Development. Third Edition. Regal Books, 2007. Referenced in: Social Ministry Among the Urban Poor, Uban Ministry John Perkins on Social Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary Now in its third edition, this is a presentation of Perkins’ and the Christian Community Development Association’s philosophy and strategy for
John M. Perkins, Beyond Charity: The Call to Christian Community Development. Regal Books, 2003. Referenced in: John Perkins on Social Ministry Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is Perkins’ call for churches to change their perspectives regarding development of spiritually and economically disadvantaged people. He emphasizes a theology of reconciliation, the
John M. Perkins, Let Justice Roll Down: John Perkins Tells His Own Story. Regal Books, 2006. Referenced in: John Perkins on Social Ministry Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is John Perkins’ honest, humble, and compelling autobiography. It is recognized as a modern classic, and is referenced by virtually every resource
John Perkins on Social Ministry Referenced in: Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry Introduction John Perkins is one of the most widely recognized modern prophets of social justice, community development, and racial reconciliation. He is a scarred veteran of the American civil rights movement of the 1960s, founder of the Christian Community Development Association
Jim Wallis, The Great Awakening: Seven Ways to Change the World, Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right America. HarperOne, 2009. Referenced in: Jim Wallis on Social Ministry Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary The hardbound version of this volume was written just before the 2008 election, and reflected Wallis’ belief
Jim Wallis. God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and Left Doesn’t Get It. Harper San Francisco, 2006. Referenced in: Jim Wallis on Social Ministry Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary Jim Wallis writes in a very clear and reasonable manner to confront liberals and conservatives and challenge the illusion that
Jim Wallis on Social Ministry Referenced in: Theological and Philosophical Foundations for Social Ministry Introduction Jim Wallis is a bestselling author, public theologian, speaker, and international commentator on ethics and public life. He is President and CEO of Sojourners; where he is editor-in-chief of Sojourners Magazine, whose combined print and electronic media have a readership
Tony Campolo and Bruce Main, Revolution and Renewal: How Churches are Saving Our Cities. Westminster/John Knox Press, 2000. Referenced in: Tony Campolo on Social Ministry Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry Social Ministry Among the Urban Poor, Urban Ministry Christian Perspectives on Economics and Public Policy LifeandLeadership.com Summary Though not as heralded as other
