ABSTRACT

Informed by the experiences of 772 Black churches, this book relies on a multidisciplinary, mixed-methodological lens to examine how today’s Black churches address the religious and non-religious educational and broader socialization needs of youth. Drawing from a cultural and ecological framework of village-mindedness, Barnes and Wimberly examine the intersected nature of place, space, and race to propel a conversation about whether and how the Black Church can become a more relevant and empowering presence for youth and the Black community.

chapter |29 pages

Introduction

Opportunities and Challenges Facing the Contemporary Village

chapter 2|34 pages

Village-mindedness as Ideology and Praxis

Afrocentricity and the Youth Experience

chapter |12 pages

Conclusion

Calming Seas and Building Bigger Boats—The Emergence of Black Church Youth Culture