Jim Wallis

After President Bush’s reelection in 2004,God’s Politics electrified Americans disenchanted with how the Right had co-opted all talk about integrating religious values into our politics, and stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for fifteen weeks. Wallis is consequently considered a leading figure at the crossroads of religion and politics in America today. Author of eight books and the founder of Sojourners, a nationwide network of progressive Christians, he is a public theologian, nationally renowned preacher, faith-based activist, husband and father to two young boys, and a Little League baseball coach.

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Politics and Religion

The Great Awakening

Seven Ways to Change the World

Talking Points

Wallis is the editor of Sojourner’s magazine (print & online), speaks at more than 200 events a year, and is often in the news as a result of his work to influence public policy through “Call to Renewal,” a national federation of churches, denominations, and faith-based organizations. His columns appear in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. He offers regular commentary and analysis for radio and television and created the God’s Politics blog which has quickly become the most popular blog on beliefnet.com.

Description

With the success of his God’s Politics national tour—where book signings turned into large town meetings—Jim Wallis started a nationwide movement that ended the Religious Right’s monologue on faith and politics. After speaking with people across the country as well as with political leaders and presidential candidates in Washington, DC, Wallis brings us The Great Awakening—a plan forward for reviving the heart and soul of our nation.

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Politics and Religion

The Call to Conversion

Why Faith is Always Personal but Never Private

Talking Points

TIME magazine named Wallis one of the “Fifty Faces for America’s Future.” He is a public theologian, nationally renowned preacher, faith-based activist, and the founder of Sojourners, a nationwide network of progressive Christians working for justice and peace. His other bestselling books God’s Politics and The Great Awakening make Wallis a true expert with morally concerned Americans - both Christian and non-Christian. He can speak about public policy, the clergy, and social and political activism.

Description

In this revised and updated edition of his classic book, Wallis provides an insightful critique of our culture and politics, offering inspiring stories that show a way out of our social and political dilemma.

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