What is the state of racial reconciliation in evangelical churches today?Journalist Edward Gilbreath gives an insightful, honest picture of both the history and the present state of racial reconciliation in evangelical churches. He looks at a wide range of figures, such as Howard O. Jones, Tom Skinner, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson and John Perkins.Charting progress as well as setbacks, Gilbreath offers encouragement for black evangelicals feeling alone, clarity for white evangelicals who want to understand, and fresh perspective for all who want to move forward into oneness.Market/AudiencePeople involved in racial reconciliationMultiethnic churches, ministries and networksAfrican AmericansEndorsements>"A beautifully written chronicle of the strange dilemma of being a black evangelical in a predominately white movement." - William Pannell, Fuller Theological Seminary"Edward Gilbreath . . . forces us to take another look at an issue that many wish would go away, but he does so in a way that encourages us to live up to what we believe." - Philip Yancey, author of What's So Amazing About Grace?Features and BenefitsOffers insights from the author's interviews with leading black evangelicalsEngaging narrative styleOffers historical insightsWinner of a 2007 Christianity Today Merit Award
Authors
Edward Gilbreath
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- Publisher: IVP Books
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780830833627
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