Everyday Activism
- Christian Living
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Publisher: Baker Books (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
Many of us think of activism as signing petitions, attending rallies or marches, or engaging in political agendas. But what does it look like to be moved by the things that moved God's heart in the day-to-day? How can we live in such a way that we are always, out of habit, contributing to a more just society? In this inspiring and accessible book, pastor J.W. Buck shows you how to engage in 7 practices to be a faithful activist in the world today, including choosing· thoughtful resistance over thoughtless compliance· loving your neighbor over fearing your differences· seeking forgiveness over revenge· resting over endless working· practicing nonviolence over violence· and moreIf you've wanted to get involved in justice work but aren't sure where to start, this practical and visually engaging book will show you how you can develop everyday habits drawn from the life of Jesus that make the world a better place.
Endorsements (12)
“Josh Buck is a trusted friend, a pastor, and an activist-disciple of Jesus Christ. This book promises to be a great introductory guide for thinking about the ethical claim the cross of Christ has for day-to-day life in private and in public. I will be using this in the classroom to help my students learn and practice a just life as faithful disciples and witnesses of Jesus Christ.”
“Josh Buck’s Everyday Activism is exactly what is needed right now to make a difference in the world. He is concise, accurate, insightful, and practical. If you are trying to follow Jesus in real life and real time, this book is a must for the journey!”
“Everyday Activism offers a renewing gospel vision for both the powerful and the marginalized to follow Jesus. Josh Buck’s trauma-informed writing will empower people harmed by distortions of Christian belief and practice to explore a justice-seeking faith that stands against abuses of power. I encourage anyone desiring an insightful and practical guide for discipleship to engage this book!”
“Buck gracefully and honestly shares what it takes to faithfully live as an activist committed to human flourishing and renewal one day at a time. From breaking down terms to practical examples, and with insightful inspiration from the Scriptures, Buck doesn’t miss a beat as he proves that activism isn’t beyond us but rather is a holy mandate for followers of Jesus. A must-read for everyone committed to embodying the life of Christ.”
“Josh Buck offers us an honest, bold, brave, demanding manifesto. His truth-telling is accessible and hard to avoid as he shows the compelling ways in which the gospel becomes a mandate to engage in restorative justice concerning economic matters. His advocacy is deeply based in Scripture and yields practical guidance for good work where God has put us. Buck shows that the gospel cannot be contained in a ‘me and Jesus’ cocoon but summons us to public issues that concern God’s truth for the world. This is an important advocacy that invites us to grow in our awareness and to move our bodies for the sake of the neighborhood.”
“In the introduction to Everyday Activism, J.W. Buck writes, ‘The truth is that Jesus mobilized ordinary people to do God’s work of justice in the world.’ This declaration is the heart of Everyday Activism. Buck does a beautiful job laying out, in simple terms and with tangible practices, how every single follower of Jesus can be engaged in the work of justice in our everyday lives. Words like justice and activism are often used but rarely shown how to be applied in the lives of everyday people. Buck does just that. Everyday Activism is a must-read for any follower of Jesus wondering how to take the first step in actively engaging the work of justice in our world.”
“Josh Buck’s book is for ordinary Christians who suspect that the spiritual and the social are inseparable but who hardly know where to start. This accessible and scripturally based guide from a wise pastor helps overcome the despair of those who think there’s nothing they can do and the exhaustion of those who think they must do everything. Buck gently leads the reader toward grace-filled ways of embodying gospel healing in a broken world.”
“biblical studies at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN; licensed minister in the Mennonite Church USA; and author of Leaving Silence “Josh Buck offers a much-needed reminder that Christians ought to be activists. Everyday Activism reminds readers that Jesus’s ministry and day-to-day actions compel us not only to emotionally respond to the brokenness in the world but to consider how we as individuals and collectively as the Church contribute to the brokenness but can also be part of the solution.”
“Oftentimes pastors and lay people do not know where to start when beginning an activist journey. J.W. Buck’s Everyday Activism is an answer to their prayers. Buck masterfully engages issues of power, privilege, and trauma with the gospel message of Jesus. Filled with poignant stories, questions, and takeaways, Buck’s book is one that my own white-identifying students can engage as they connect the gospel of Jesus to social justice and activist work. Buck provides an example to follow that will help many others to take their rightful place in activist work. As a Womanist Christian scholar, I appreciate Buck’s clear clarion call for white-identifying Christians to engage justice work.”
Dr. Angela N. Parker
“Everyday Activism is an important resource for the rediscipleship of believers. Beginning with biblical reflections and real-world experiences, Dr. Buck offers a practical tool for Christians searching for ways to recapture a compelling witness for our time. Dr. Buck integrates theological contributions from Latin America and ministry frameworks from leaders in community development to invite readers into a praxis that has sustained the church in the margins for decades. His book will be a necessary tool for congregational leaders and young believers who feel the ministry vision they inherited inadequately responds to the world’s social problems.”
“José Humphreys III, author of Seeing Jesus in East Harlem and cofounder of Metro Hope Church in East Harlem, NYC “Everyday Activism makes a case that justice must be at the heart of movement-building. Josh speaks with clear conviction—connecting theology with compelling visuals to bring new insights and perspectives into how we, as Christ followers, can influence our culture toward freedom and flourishing.”
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