John Perkins has been an advocate for racial justice and the gospel of Jesus Christ for decades. He is one of the most revered leaders in the country among all races and his message of the gospel binding us together has connected with tens of thousands. Perkins has pushed the church toward unity in a way few others in America’s history have. In this episode Barnabas Piper and Todd Adkins ask 5 leadership questions and hear his fervent plea for the raising up of new leaders.

Best Quotes

“This is the first time in my eighty plus years that we’re planting multi-cultural churches.”

“We took the gospel of reconciliation out of the gospel so we could exploit people, now we’re trying to put it back in but it’s becoming an event.”

“Reconciliation is to reconcile us to God to show us what the power of God can do.”

“The church is at a crossroads right now, and I think it’s a good crossroads.”

“The gratitude of our redemption, that Jesus came down from heaven, forgave us of our sin, and then enlisted us to become workers together with Him – that thrills me!”

“It thrills me that the God of heaven would save a third grade dropout like me.”

“You can share resources in a way that motivates.”

“You don’t give to receive gratitude, but if they’re not grateful it won’t help them.”

“You have to have a vision and turn that vision into some passion, and that vision has to be beyond yourself.”

“You have to be committed to collectiveness. Individualism creates extreme greed.”

“People are too time table addicted.”

“You have to live out a deep sense of principles and vision.”

“Leadership is key to any development.”

Recommended Resources

Let Justice Roll Down by John Perkins

With Justice for All by John Perkins

Toxic Charity by Robert Lupton

When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert

Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels