Recovering From Racism - Softcover

Larry Lloyd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936672863 ISBN 13: 9781936672868

Publisher: Engage Faith, 2014

Synopsis

Recovering From Racism: City Ministry in a "Post-Racial" America is a story about how Larry Lloyd, a privileged white Evangelical, grew to love his city, particularly the city that so many don t want to see. A pioneer in urban Ministry, Lloyd has helped countless others love the city, too. This book is about his story and how that story can inform each of us as we seek the well-being of the city to which God has called us. But first we have to see the city as God sees it. We have to look at our own heart and motivations for engaging the city, particularly as we engage neighborhoods that are in downward spirals. Paternalism, racism, and white privilege can blind us if we are not careful and our engagement can quickly turn to cynicism and frustration. But this book is not just for urban warriors. It s for each of us who dare to embrace the city as God s playground. It s for each of us who seek meaningful engagement in the middle of society s toughest issues. It s for each of us who want to be agents of God s grace and justice in our own city.

About this title

About the Author

After starting Memphis Young Life Urban Ministries in 1975, Larry went to Fuller Seminary to develop an urban youth ministry curriculum, training urban churches in youth ministry. He returned to Memphis in 1987 to create the Memphis Leadership Foundation which has birthed over 30 inner city programs in youth outreach, housing/economic and community development, health services, and urban education.

Larry is a Memphis native, having graduated from Central High School, Rhodes College, and Fuller Theological Seminary.

Edition details

• Publisher: Engage Faith
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936672863
• ISBN 13: 9781936672868
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200