Social Justice Handbook: Small Steps for a Better World (Bridgeleader Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (609 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830837159 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Barbara S. Cooper said I am finding it to be an excellent resource for discipleship at my church. I am so appreciative of Ms. Cannon's work on the subject of social justice. The book is comprehensive and well-organized. I am finding it to be an excellent resource for discipleship at my church. She has included action steps and additional resources to complement the work she has prepared. I have no doubt that this will be one I keep at my fingertips for a long time to come!. Bradley J. Brisco said Outstanding Resource. If you are interested in effectively influencing others to take action on issues of social action, then I would highly recommend "Social Justice Handbook: Small Steps For A Better World" by Mae Elise Cannon. I am not familiar with any other resource of this kind. Cannon provides a comprehensive guide to the topic of social justice that is not only rooted in Scripture, but is replete with tangible ways to pursue justice through the local church.The handbook is divided into two main parts. Part one, which includes five chapters, titled "Foundations of Social Justice," is meant to prov. Very disappointing A. Garcia Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed with this book, and ended up returning it. The information presented on each topic is relatively cursory, and the accompanying activities and spiritual reflections were not nearly as comprehensive or insightful as I would have hoped.Of greater concern to me, though, was the author's reliance on and referrals to various anti-LGBTQ organizations, such as Focus on the Family. This strikes me as a very dubious resource to consult when seeking to engage in any sort of social justice work or discussion of justice. A fundamental tenet of serving oth
And she has done so in a clear, readable, accessible style that people in your church will appreciate. This is a hands-on book on how to understand issues of justice and tangible ways to pursue it through local churches. Mae's call for action convicts us all to do something for Christ's sake. I pray that this book will give you ideas for living out God's call on your life in ways that are surprising and unexpected." (from the foreword by John Perkins)"Social Justice Handbook is more than a manual for public discipleship; it is a comprehensive account of Christian social conviction that reads like an apologetics of the f
She presents biblical rationale for justice and explains a variety of Christian approaches to doing justice. A wide-ranging catalog of topics and issues give background info about justice issues at home and abroad, such as sex traffickingdomestic violenceliving wage initiativesdebt reliefenvironmental stewardshipbioethicsand much, much more This handbook includes dozens of practical exercises for taking action, as well as profiles of key figures and movements like William Wilberforce, the Salvation Army and Bono, highlighting how Christians and churches can make a difference. Mae Elise Cannon provides a comprehensive resource for Christians like you who are committed to social justice. But while none of us can do everything, all of us can do something. Tracing the history of Christians in social engagement, she lifts out role models and examples from the Great Awakenings to the civil rights movement. This handbook will help you discover what you can do. It can all seem so overwhelming. 2010 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year award winner: justice category Every day we are confronted by challenging societal problems, from poverty and institutional racism to AIDS and homelessness. God has always worked through his people to accomplish improbable tasks, and he can use you too. Also included are spiritual practices and resources to help us move from immobility to advocacy. This handbook will be an essential companion for living justly, l