Multidimensional Ministry for Today's Black Family
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Overview
"In the times in which we live, the church and faithful believers have a real opportunity to break the silence, and to begin a serious debate on what is being done and what can be done to strengthen black families. Without question, there is much to address." From finances and fatherhood to marriage and mental health, the needs of the black family are diverse and complex. In Multidimensional Ministry for Today's Black Family, theologians, social workers, therapists, and public agency representatives provide input and offer solutions to the challenges of black family life today.This timely new resource provides church and community leaders with the means to restore the church's voice in black America. Readers will discover: A holistic view of the multiple dimensions of black family life, Practical steps for establishing, organizing, and maintaining a thriving family life ministry in local congregations and in the community, Models of churches engaged in ministry to black families, Ideas for establishing critical links and partnerships with local and federal agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit resources.
About the Author:
Editor Johnny B. Hill is assistant professor of theology at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Louisville, Kentucky
Synopsis
"In the times in which we live, the church and faithful believers have a real opportunity to break the silence, and to begin a serious debate on what is being done and what can be done to strengthen black families. Without question, there is much to address." From finances and fatherhood to marriage and mental health, the needs of the black family are diverse and complex. In Multidimensional Ministry for Today's Black Family, theologians, social workers, therapists, and public agency representatives provide input and offer solutions to the challenges of black family life today.
This timely new resource provides church and community leaders with the means to restore the church's voice in black America. Readers will discover: A holistic view of the multiple dimensions of black family life, Practical steps for establishing, organizing, and maintaining a thriving family life ministry in local congregations and in the community, Models of churches engaged in ministry to black families, Ideas for establishing critical links and partnerships with local and federal agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit resources.
About the Author:
Editor Johnny B. Hill is assistant professor of theology at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Louisville, Kentucky