When Faith Storms the Public Square: Mixing Religion and Politics through Community Organizing to Enhance our Democracy

by Kendall Clark Baker

To some, the notion of mixing religious groups and community organizing may seem a pleasing prospect, an idea long overdue. To others, it may be anathema. Like it or not, however, this blending is a reality that has been forged in streets and meeting halls day by day, from the very beginnings of our country to the present-day touchstones of President Barack Obama.

Genres: Theology

227 pages, Paperback

First published July 16, 2011

Reviews

[Robert D. Cornwall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being that I've become heavily engaged in the process of community organizing here in Metro-Detroit and am learning the ropes, I've been looking for good guides to help me better understand the process and theology behind it. Kendall Clark Baker has written a great book. It's brief, fluid, to the point, explains all aspects of the process. The only thing that stops me from giving it 5 stars are some minor publishing issues. The book lacks a table of contents, and since I was using a Kindle version, this would have been helpful.

But if you're interested in faith-based or congregation-based community organizing please read this. Additionally, if you're seeking to be missional, I think this would be a great introduction to a process that I think can really enhance the missional calling.