I love church history. I’ve recently written on the history of the Reformation in my book, Counseling Under the Cross: How Martin Luther Applied the Gospel to Daily Life.
I’ve also written on Black Church History: Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care.
220 Resources on Black Church History in America
Why write on both topics?
While many of us could name European heroes of the Reformation, how many of us could name any of the heroes of the Black Church? We all have much to learn from each other—from the great cloud of spiritual witnesses—Christians from every tribe, tongue, nation, and race.
That’s why I’ve collated this bibliography of 220 resources will help us to learn about and from the Black Church in America.
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215 Resources for Community Ministry and Racial Reconciliation
The header says these are resources for Community Ministry and Racial Reconciliation. That’s true, but it’s more than that—my title was already long enough! Here’s what this 14-page Bibliography of Resources covers:
- Community-Based Ministry
- Community Development
- Cross-Cultural Ministry
- Multicultural Ministry
- Multiethnic Relationships
- Race Relationships
- Racial Reconciliation
- Urban Ministry
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Join the Conversation
After reviewing the first resource bibliography, what additional resources would you recommend for studying Black Church History in America?
After reviewing the second resource bibliography, what additional resources would you recommend on any of these 8 topics: Community-Based Ministry, Community Development, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Multicultural Ministry, Multiethnic Relationships, Race Relationships, Racial Reconciliation, and Urban Ministry?
