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Might from the Margins
God has empowered marginalized Christians to transform the church.
The power of the gospel is often most visible among those who have been the least respected, including racial or ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, women, and people who have been displaced from their homeland. Yet in many faith communities, these are the same people whose leadership gifts are least likely to be recognized. But the power of the gospel comes from God, not from other humans. This book is a passionate affirmation of the power already present among marginalized Christians and a call to recognize and embrace this power for the sake of helping the church become more like Christ.
Marginalized Christians are already changing the face of the church. Will we embrace their power to change the church’s heart?
The power of the gospel is often most visible among those who have been the least respected, including racial or ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, women, and people who have been displaced from their homeland. Yet in many faith communities, these are the same people whose leadership gifts are least likely to be recognized. But the power of the gospel comes from God, not from other humans. This book is a passionate affirmation of the power already present among marginalized Christians and a call to recognize and embrace this power for the sake of helping the church become more like Christ.
Marginalized Christians are already changing the face of the church. Will we embrace their power to change the church’s heart?
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Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Power of God
Chapter 2: The Power of Diaspora People
Chapter 3: The Power to Discern Injustice
Chapter 4: The Power of Prophecy
Chapter 5: The Power of Anger
Chapter 6: The Power of Solidarity
Chapter 7: The Power of Worship
Chapter 8: The Power of Hope
Chapter 9: The Power of Spirit
Chapter 10: The Power of Love
Epilogue
Notes
The Author
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Power of God
Chapter 2: The Power of Diaspora People
Chapter 3: The Power to Discern Injustice
Chapter 4: The Power of Prophecy
Chapter 5: The Power of Anger
Chapter 6: The Power of Solidarity
Chapter 7: The Power of Worship
Chapter 8: The Power of Hope
Chapter 9: The Power of Spirit
Chapter 10: The Power of Love
Epilogue
Notes
The Author
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Praise for Might from the Margins
“Dennis Edwards shows us that it is believers from marginalized groups who have the power to transform American Christianity.”JIM WALLIS, president of Sojourners, editor-in-chief of Sojourners magazine, and author of America’s Original Sin
“A compelling vision forward, grounded in Scripture and God’s delivering presence for those with their ‘backs against the wall.’”DREW G. I. HART, assistant professor of theology at Messiah University and author of Who Will Be a Witness? Igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance
“Dennis Edwards shows us in wonderful prose and detail that God’s power resides in the marginalized. Highly recommended!”MICHAEL O. EMERSON, professor of sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago and author of Divided by Faith and Transcending Racial Barriers
“Steeped in hard-earned wisdom and keen biblical insight . . . an urgent and gracious call.”DAVID W. SWANSON, pastor and author of Rediscipling the White Church
“Might from the Margins is brilliant. It deals with power in a unique, creative, and compelling way.”“A compelling vision forward, grounded in Scripture and God’s delivering presence for those with their ‘backs against the wall.’”
“A bold, beautiful, and incisive message for a church that God wants to transform!”NIJAY GUPTA, associate professor of New Testament at Portland Seminary
Might from the Margins lays out a much-needed theological framework that both explores and celebrates the power of marginalized communities.NICOLE BAKER FULGHAM, founder and president of The Expectations Project and author of Educating All God’s Children