Destined to be one of the most controversial books on American history, Will the Real King Stand Up is a searing and serious challenge to help the reader understand who the real Martin Luther King, Jr. was. Had America not been distracted by the voice and philosophy of Malcolm X, Macon implies that the Civil Rights Movement might have worked an even greater transformation in a nation moving toward equality for all.
In Doing God's Will, Larry L. Macon, Sr., has come closest to defining Martin King's orientation that connected him to one of the most powerful civil rights movement in history, through King's own words. While looking at King's life experiences, Macon shows how King transcends the boundaries of civil disobedience, politics, and even law through his Christian faith which sets the foundational guideposts for a great movement. This is a must-read book. "I just want to do God's will. And he's allowed me to go to the mountain. And I've looked over, and I've seen the promised land! I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land." --Martin Luther King, Jr. (April 3, 1968)
The Black Church at its Best tells the rich history of the Black Church with introductory porch stories told to the author by his father. “During these days of focus on diversity, Dr. Larry Macon comes forth with the declaration that the uniqueness of the Black Church must be acknowledged. His treatment of the Black Church from its West African roots to its present posture, as a vehicle of self-identity and social change, is a work well worth reading. The Black Church at Its Best is a challenge for the Christian community-at-large to embrace the theology, preaching, and hermeneutical genius of a people who have survived the seemingly impossible and continue to be a model worthy of respect and emulation.” —Dr. Charles E. Booth, pastor, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio “There are few scholars who have the love and appreciation for the Black Church as does Dr. Larry Macon. This work will help the reader glimpse not only the theology of the Black Church but also the sociology of its community. It is a must read for every student of the Black Religious experience.” —Walter Scott Thomas, senior pastor, New Psalmist Baptist Church, Baltimore, Maryland
Experience a unique and refreshing perspective on the origin and history of the traditional black church, the black family, and the African-American experience in America. Your heart will be blessed and encouraged through these stories passed down from father to son, as well as through the life lessons you will learn from them.
Churches all over America are asking the same questions: Why don't more men attend church? Why do they seem less interested in religious activities than women? What can we do to reach men and encourage them to return to church? In Church, I'm Back!, Dr. Larry L. Macon examines these and many other questions concerning the plight of males in today's society. For too many years, our churches have suffered from men's absence from the congregation, and according to Dr. Macon, the time has come to remedy this situation. He believes that pastors and church members alike must first examine the problems keeping men away from the church and become more sensitive to the difficulties facing men and their families. Dr. Macon also challenges churches to respond to the needs of these men by creating special ministries to educate and disciple them so that they can return to church and build a lifelong, rightful fellowship with God. By studying examples of successful ministries for men at churches around the country, Dr. Macon has established his own working model for bringing men back into the church. In this book, he provides a concise, thought-provoking manual for leaders who wish to reach out to men, restore faith and hope in their lives, and welcome them back into their congregations.
Experience a unique and refreshing perspective on the origin and history of the traditional black church, the black family, and the African-American experience in America. Your heart will be blessed and encouraged through these stories passed down from father to son, as well as through the life lessons you will learn from them.
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