King had a dream for a united humanity. In January, we celebrate nationally King’s birthday as a way of commemorating his dream. The following resources may assist you and your congregation in understanding and remembering Martin Luther King, Jr., and how he impacted our lives.
Read a reflection on MLK, Jr., by Oliver R. Phillips, Mission Strategy Director.
The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia
A primary resource for learning about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site
This site is maintained by the National Parks Department of the United States Government. The King Center in Atlanta is considered a National Historic site.
The National Civil Rights Museum (Memphis)
The Civil Rights movement did not begin or end with Martin Luther King, Jr., but it did flower under his powerful leadership. Learn more about other historical figures associated with the Civil Rights Movement at The National Civil Rights Museum (Memphis) Website.
African American Odyssey: A Quest for Full Citizenship
From the Library of Congress website.
African American World: The Civil Rights Era
An excellent PBS documentary
Articles About Martin Luther King, Jr.
From Scholastic.com
Martin Luther King, Jr. for Kids and Teachers
An online source for MLK quotes, timelines, crafts, and lesson plans.
Book Review
A Knock at Midnight: Inspiration from the Great Sermons of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our Racist Legacy: Will the Church Resolve the Conflict, a book review by Stan Ingersol, denominational archivist. Ivan Beals, former managing editor of Herald of Holiness, wrote countless articles and penned ten books. This book, Beal’s best, is a reflection on the church’s culpability in race relations, a legacy that Beals felt cannot afford to ignore.
African American Lectionary
Nazarene Resources
Nazarene Black History PowerPoint - This PowerPoint presentation outlines the unique history of Black Nazarenes in the early existence of the Church of the Nazarene.
Photos of Our History
Bible Institute Churches Groups People
A video on forgiveness: Dr Jerry Porter and Dr Roger Bowman
Sermon Resources
African American Lectionary
Facts for Features
Audio Interviews
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