Adam! Where Are You?: Why Most Black Men Don't Go to Church

by Jawanza Kunjufu

Book Overview

Addresses the question of why the church is 75 percent female and offers ways to bring black men back to God. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0913543438
• ISBN13: 9780913543436
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: African American Images
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Valuable Information for Pastors and Non-Pastors

This book opened my eyes as to why there are so few African-American men under the age of 50 in many inner city churches. It also gives some insights on how Orthodox Islam and The Nation of Islam are making inroads among young African-American Men. This book clearly shows that a African-American male can be Christ centered and Afro-centric at the same time.

The Answer

Ever wonder why there are so few men in church on Sunday? Does your own church seem like a women's and children's private party? Are you watching your son drift away from church? Dr. Kunjufu's book has the answer to your questions. It is one of the first, if not the first book to tackle the problem of why black men don't go to church and what this means to the health of the black church.Kimberley Lindsay Wilson, author of 11 Things Mama Should Have Told You About Men

Informative Read About an oh-so-common Problem

Maybe in its next printing author Kunjufu might consider changing the title to "Adam, Where are you? Why Most MEN Don't Go to Church." This is not to suggest that he change a single iota of his prose; it might assure a wider readership and better sales. Even if he is concentrating primarily on the black man, Mr. Kunjufu's examination of the smaller male numbers in the church can apply to the mainstream, namely white, population. Perhaps a follow-up should be written to encompass the entire American public. The book offers suggestions that each contemporary church should consider in attempting to draw the men into the fold. Placing much of his emphasis on Afrocentric teachings and Bible passages, the author has written a thoughtful and dynamic work which should be in the library of every minister, parishioner, and other interested parties in the growth of the church.

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For years I WONDERED why every church I have visited had more women than men.This book answered all of my questions.

Adam where are you? Why Most Black Men Don't God to Church.

As the pastor, I found Dr. Kunjufu's book most informative. As a female pastor, I find this book is valuable in assisting me in my relationships with the male members of my congregation. Using it along with some of Dr. Kunjufu's work such as "The Conspiracy to to Destroy Black Boys" has provided a foundation for our Men's Fellowship.