In Their Own Words

Mae Elise Cannon, author and ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church, provides a comprehensive resource for Christians who are committed to social justice. She presents biblical rationale for justice and explains a variety of Christian approaches to doing justice. Tracing the history of Christians in social engagement, she lifts out role models and examples from the Great Awakenings to the civil-rights movement. A wide-ranging catalog of topics and issues give background info about justice issues at home and abroad, including sex trafficking, domestic violence, living-wage initiatives, debt relief, environmental stewardship, bioethics, and more.

This handbook includes a foreword by Dr. John Perkins and dozens of practical exercises for taking action, as well as profiles of key figures and movements such as William Wilberforce, the Salvation Army, and Bono and highlights how Christians and churches can make a difference. Also included are spiritual practices and resources to help the move from apathy to advocacy.