{"product_id":"to-serve-this-present-age-social-justice-ministry-in-the-black-church-1","title":"To Serve This Present Age: Social Justice Ministry in the Black Church","description":"The African American church has a charge to keep.\nKEY FEATURES:\n\n- Reviews the history of the black church’s social justice contributions and leadership\n- Establishes today’s need for justice ministries in the congregation and community\n- Spotlights real-life ministries and initiatives\n- Provides sample training manual materials\n\nAt a time when the African American church is increasingly associated with the controversial prosperity gospel, pastors Danielle Ayers and Reginald Williams remind black church leaders of the prophetic call to “do justice.” Exploring first the biblical foundations for justice work that goes beyond charity, the authors also recall the storied history of the black church’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement. From there, this practical resource establishes the contemporary need for justice ministries in the congregation and the community. From initiatives of care and education to programs of action and collaboration, discover the transforming impact the church can have on society, culture, and community through diverse social justice ministries. Features Spotlights on real-life ministries and initiatives, common justice issues, and a resource guide to assist in the creation and sustaining of ministries of justice.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0817017283\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0817017283.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ayers, Danielle L.|WILLIAMS JR, REGINALD W.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43524207312957,"sku":"BVV.0817017283.A","price":7.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0817017283-0_33c8d90a-abd2-4292-a933-ccc2a46b4ce7.jpg?v=1787868258","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/to-serve-this-present-age-social-justice-ministry-in-the-black-church-1","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}