{"product_id":"social-justice-handbook-small-steps-for-a-better-world-9780830837151","title":"Social Justice Handbook: Small Steps for a Better World","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOutreach\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine Resource of the Year award winner\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery day we are confronted by challenging societal problems, from poverty and institutional racism to AIDS and homelessness. It can all seem so overwhelming. But while none of us can do everything, all of us can do something. This handbook will help you discover what you can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMae Elise Cannon provides a comprehensive resource for Christians like you 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, such as\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003esex trafficking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edomestic violence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eliving wage initiatives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edebt relief\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eenvironmental stewardship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebioethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand much, much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. Also included are spiritual practices and resources to help us move from immobility to advocacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod has always worked through his people to accomplish improbable tasks, and he can use you too. This handbook will be an essential companion for living justly, loving mercy and walking humbly with your God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mae Elise Cannon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/11\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.88h x 7.10w x 0.85d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780830837151\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCBA Retailers\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2009 pg. 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCannon, Mae Elise:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMae Elise Cannon\u003c\/strong\u003e is the executive pastor of Hillside Covenant Church in Walnut Creek, California. She previously served as director of development and transformation for extension ministries at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. She holds an M.Div. from North Park Theological Seminary, an M.B.A. from North Park University's School of Business and Nonprofit Management, and an M.A. in bioethics from Trinity International University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerkins, John M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJohn Perkins, the son of a sharecropper, grew up in Mississippi amid dire poverty and rampant racism. Though he had fled to California after his older brother was murdered by a town marshal, he returned after his conversion to Christ in 1960 to share the gospel with his community. His leadership of civil rights demonstrations earned him repeated harassment, beatings and imprisonment. However, in recent years Perkins has received recognition for his work with seven honorary doctorates from Wheaton College, Gordon College, Huntington College, Geneva College, Spring Arbor College, North Park College and Belhaven College. He continues to speak and teach around the world on issues of racial reconciliation, leadership and community development. Perkins is the founder of Voice of Calvary Ministries in Mendenhall, Mississippi, Harambee Ministries in Pasadena, California, and the Christian Community Development Association. His books include \u003cem\u003eLet Justice Roll Down, With Justice for All, A Quiet Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLinking Arms, Linking Lives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IVP","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40801565114483,"sku":"9.78083E+12","price":39.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e0eeb92c-60d7-416c-a4c2-b7aaa061e324.jpg?v=1682426505","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/social-justice-handbook-small-steps-for-a-better-world-9780830837151","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}