Dianne Reistroffer

Shooting for Hope

Church Leadership & Ministry

“In Shooting for Hope, Susan Presley’s remarkable study examines the stories of three mass shooters and explores in detail those shootings carried out in churches. Presley’s analysis highlights the role played by racial animus, social media, and the failure of religious communities to address hatred and racism during these young men’s formative years. In the last third of the book, the author provides excellent resources and preventative strategies as the faithful respond positively and proactively to violence in churches. This book should be required reading for all church leaders and educators.”