"Let Justice Roll" (Regal, 1976) tells the story of John Perkins' experience of race and struggle towards reconciliation.
Ron Sider's "Rich Christian in an Age of Hunger" calls Christians and the Church to greater awareness and action in response to the widening inequalities and injustices of today. Showing a deep understanding the Bible, theology, economics, and poverty, Sider's work is a classic and a must read.
Edited by John Perkins, "Restoring At-Risk Communities" (Baker, 1996) taps the collective knowledge of leaders in Christian Community Development, providing a clear picture of purpose and expression. See also Perkins' "Beyond Charity: The Call of Christian Community Development" (Baker, 1993).
Michael Emerson and Christian Smith's "Divided by Faith" (Oxford, 2001) explores the value norms of evanglical protestantism and its correlation to race relations in the church.
"Faith Works" (Harvest, 1995) offers relevant insight into working with the poor from activist Jim Wallis - whose work with Sojourners and Call to Renewal provides a national platform for advocating for the poor.
Investigative reporter Alex Kotlowitz's "There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America" (Anchor, 1992) examines race, poverty, and violence through the lives of two young boys in Chicago's Henry Horner housing projects.
Chicago District Evangelical Association
The Simple Way
Sojourners
Call to Renewal
Westside Christian Church
Jesus People, USA
Lawndale Community Church
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation
Breakthrough Urban Ministries