African American first churches: past glories, future hope

Evan D Young

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African American first churches: past glories, future hope

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Evan D Young. African American First Churches: Past Glories, Future Hope. Wesley Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/59061d84-af05-465c-819a-b19a9a4a46f8.

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E. D. Young. African American first churches: past glories, future hope. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/59061d84-af05-465c-819a-b19a9a4a46f8

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Evan D Young. African American First Churches: Past Glories, Future Hope. Wesley Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/59061d84-af05-465c-819a-b19a9a4a46f8.

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Evan D Young

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Abstract

'First churches' merge the protest agenda of the free community's institutional church with the 'invisible institution' of the slaves to establish a unique expression of Christianity in America. African American 'first churches' grew and blossomed, reflecting the diverse population, interests, and concerns of the African American community and practicing ministry from 'down-under' as Jesus did. Taking Asbury United Methodist Church as an example of an African American first church in Washington DC, this project studies how such churches began and developed while explaining why many of them have become middle class enclaves with a privatized religious expression. Their corporate ministry is private and detached, concerned with the institution's internal environment. Past glories of antebellum African American first churches--commitment to liberation and a ministry from down-under, challenging the status quo and preferring the least--are their future hopes.

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