Article
The Move Toward American Modernity: Empowerment and Individualism in the Black Mega Church
Journal of African American Studies
(2011)
Abstract
In this post-modern era, the Black church attempts to survive amid the evolution of the mega church. The rise of the mega church phenomenon within the Black community in this consumerist culture is a radical departure with the historic commitment to fight for freedom and justice. Utilizing the empowerment perspective, this article will discuss individualism and barriers to community empowerment and its impact on the history of the Black church.
Disciplines
Publication Date
2011
DOI
10.1007/s12111-011-9182-1
Citation Information
Amandia Speakes-Lewis and LeRoi L Gill. "The Move Toward American Modernity: Empowerment and Individualism in the Black Mega Church" Journal of African American Studies Vol. 15 Iss. 1 (2011) p. 236 - 247 ISSN: 1936-4741 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amandia-speakes-lewis/4/