The Minister and the Community

This powerful essay by future U.S. President Woodrow Wilson argues for a deeper engagement between religious leaders and their communities. Wilson draws on his experiences as a pastor to articulate a vision of the minister as a transformative figure who can bridge the divides between social groups, champion social justice, and foster a sense of civic responsibility. This book remains a timeless meditation on the role of religion in public life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.