Pioneering Evangelical Minister John M. Perkins Fought for Social Justice at 95
John M. Perkins, a renowned evangelical minister who dedicated his life to empowering marginalized communities through Christian social justice, has passed away at the age of 95.
John M. Perkins, a pioneering evangelical minister who spent his life advocating for social justice and racial reconciliation, has passed away at the age of 95. Perkins, a leading figure in the Christian community development movement, was inspired by the Gospel to create a national network of ministries aimed at empowering marginalized communities and addressing systemic inequalities.
Perkins' journey was marked by a profound transformation. As a young man, he experienced the harsh realities of racial segregation and injustice, including a brutal encounter with law enforcement that left him hospitalized. However, this traumatic experience did not embitter him; instead, it fueled his lifelong commitment to nonviolent social change and the pursuit of Christian social justice.
At the heart of Perkins' ministry was the belief that the Gospel of Jesus Christ compelled Christians to advocate for the
Source: The New York Times
