Recommended Reading
Books on Reconciliation and Revival
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John M. Perkins
Let Justice Roll Down His brother died in his arms, shot by a deputy marshall. He was beaten and tortured by the sheriff and state police. But through it all he returned good for evil, love for hate, progress for prejudice, and brought hope to black and white alike. The story of John Perkins is no ordinary story. Rather, it is a gripping portrayal of what happens when faith thrusts a person into the midst of a struggle against racism, oppression and injustice. It is about the costs of discipleship – the jailings, the floggings, the despair, the sacrifice. And it is about the transforming work of faith that allowed John to respond to such overwhelming indignities with miraculous compassion, vision and hope. |
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Soong-Chan Rah
Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church Dr. Rah’s book is intended to equip evangelicals for ministry and outreach in our changing nation. Borrowing from the business concept of “cultural intelligence,” he explores how God’s people can become more multiculturally adept. From discussions about cultural and racial histories, to reviews of case-study churches and Christian groups that are succeeding in bridging ethnic divides, Rah provides a practical and hopeful guidebook for Christians wanting to minister more effectively in diverse settings. |
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Bryan Loritts
Right Color, Wrong Culture: A Leadership Fable In his address at a Global Leadership Summit, Bryan Loritts challenged leaders to have a vision that is about more than the stuff that perishes – to have a vision for making sacrifices that make a difference and help to bring about transformation in the lives of others. He brings a similar challenge to leaders in this fable of self-discovery and change, as he explores the central, critical problem leaders often encounter when transitioning their church, business or organization to reflect a multi-ethnic reality: Finding a leader who is willing to immerse themselves in the environments and lives of people who are different from them. Known for his passion to build diversity in organizations, Bryan Loritts equips readers to identify the right person needed for their organizations to become multi-ethnic. |
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Korie L. Edwards
The Elusive Dream: The Power of Race in Interracial Churches This book presents the surprising results of Dr. Edwards’ in-depth study of interracial churches: They help perpetuate the very racial inequality they aim to abolish. To arrive at this conclusion, she combines a nuanced analysis of national survey data with an in-depth examination of one particular church. She shows that mixed-race churches adhere strongly to white norms, and African Americans in multiracial settings adapt their behavior to make white congregants comfortable. Thorough, incisive and surprising, The Elusive Dream raises provocative questions about the ongoing problem of race in the national culture. |
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Dr. John Fuder
Neighborhood Mapping: How to Make Your Church Invaluable to the Community Dr. Fuder’s book is an engaging, practical tool for assisting workers in the field to better understand the communities they are involved with. It awakens the neighborhood explorer with effective methodology for “exegeting” their neighborhood, offering surveys and samples to lead them in that process. Dr. Fuder calls believers to shift the focus from inside the church building to those who live in the community. He offers here an easy-to-use resource for those who care about ministry to “the least of these.” |
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Crawford W. Loritts, Jr.
Unshaken: Real Faith in Our Faithful God Calling Christians to a faith that does not waver in a God who does not lie, popular radio host and pastor Crawford Loritts challenges us to live fully for Christ, confident in God and his unshakable promises. Highlighting God’s faithfulness in the past, plan for the future, and presence for the here and now, Loritts helps readers cultivate a bold faith capable of enduring whatever the world throws at them. |