Building Up Zion's Walls: Ministry for Empowering the African American Family

by Jean Alicia Elster and James C. Perkins

This powerful resource is no less than a blueprint for potent ministry to the African American family. The basis for these materials were workshops and papers at the acclaimed 1997 National African... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817013377
• ISBN13: 9780817013370
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Judson Press
• Length: 101 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

from United Methodist Connection

"Building Up Zion's Walls by James Perkins is a great book for pastors and parishoners in churches looking to develop ministries committed to uplifting the black family. It is targeted to the African American church and community. However, I believe it is an effective tool for those serving or worshiping in cross-racial appointments as well. The book attracted my interest for two main reasons. First, it isn't just reflective; it provides a plan for the betterment of individuals. Second, it incorporates the collective input of so many dynamic leaders in the church today. Each chapter highlights a program taking place within experienced congregations and communities that have reputations for growing and developing ministry. I would highly recommend this book to anyone committed to strenghtening and enhancing the wonderful blessing of African American community life."-reviewed by Rev. Joseph Daniels, pastor of Emory United Methodist Church, Washington, D.C. in UM Connection, March 15, 2000