Doing Justice; Congregations and Community Organizing

"Doing Justice is an introductory theology of congregation-based community organizing rooted in the day-to-day struggles and hopes of urban ministry. It draws from the author's fourteen years of personal experience in community organizing ministries." "Illustrated with examples from the experience of community organizers, Jacobsen's work weaves the theological and biblical warrants for community organizing into concrete strategies for achieving justice in the public arena. It offers sound treatment of fundamental organizing principles like power, self-interest, and agitation. It also suggests ways to build and sustain an organization, to relate to media and corporations, and to strengthen ministers and empower lay leaders. Designed for use by congregations and church leaders, as well as by ministerial students, it includes a carefully crafted study guide by Rick Deines. Doing Justice will open new vistas for community action in support of the poor, the disadvantaged, and the disenfranchised of our society."--Jacket.