"This edited volume considers the impact of incarceration on the African American community and the biblical mandate for an intentional response from the church. The book features model ministries that address incarceration, prisoner reentry, and the care of their families and includes strategies for a political advocacy ministry around issues in criminal justice reform. With contributors who include scholars, ministry practitioners, pas ..."
Black Voters Mattered A Philadelphia Story by Goode, W. Wilson Hardcover, 122 Pages, Published 2018 by Bookbaby ISBN-13: 978-1-5439-3005-4, ISBN: 1-5439-3005-0
"The idea for this book grew out of my deep appreciation for recorded history. I've learned that unless the facts are written, people will soon forget them. So it is important to document the history of the personalities and events that led to my election in1983 as the first African American mayor of Philadelphia, to properly record and connect events so that future generations will understand and appreciate our struggle and our achievem ..."
"When a fire severely burned a small boy and displaced his family, it left lingering marks on the entire neighborhood. As a community pastor, Dr. Kevin Yoho not only witnessed the visible signs of despair but also came to understand the pain hidden in the flames. He will be your guide as you step outside your organizational structures through the practice of what he calls reneighboring. Crayons for the City is about training leaders to b ..."
"Autobiography. Edition not noted. Gray and black covers have hard dents on the bottom edges on the covers, light bumps on the spine ends. Dust jacket very nice, a little soil on the front. Interior clean and tight, top edge dusty, author signed inscription on the title page. Philadelphia's First Black Mayor Tells His Story"""
"Pastor and founder of the Benjamin E. Mays Male Academy, Rev. Dr. James C. Perkins knows what a critical time in life the early tween and teen years are for African American boys. So he has compiled a game plan for black males ages 12–15 that supplies twelve essential lessons to sustain them in their growth from young boys to men of integrity and godly character. The “plays” he outlines include identity, purpose, and spirituality, as we ..."
Pulpit & Politics Separation of Church & State in the Black Church by Marvin A. Mcmickle Paperback, 220 Pages, Published 2014 by Judson Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8170-1751-4, ISBN: 0-8170-1751-8
Outside the Box A Book of Poems by Karma Wilson, Diane Goode Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 2014 by Margaret K. Mcelderry Books Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-8005-6, ISBN: 1-4169-8005-9
"This laugh-out-loud poetry collaboration from a New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author and a Caldecott Honor illustrator is anything but ordinary.Dive in to Karma Wilson’s latest collection of more than 100 poems—some humorous, some poignant, and all of them Outside the Box. Illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Diane Goode, Outside the Box has something for everyone. Appealing to kids and parents alike, poems such as “Sick ..."