The mission of "Poetry and Pericope: Put Me in the Game Coach!" is to inspire, inform and encourage the people of faith to "put their head" in the game of justice. Justice is a team sport and no one person has or will be able to do the work of justice alone. Yes, there are times when it will take one person to make a difference. Sometimes something as small as a phone call or a letter can make a huge difference. Sometimes, just being present represents your interests and involvement. Certainly, donations help to further the cause.
Yet, imagine how we could change the world with more intentionality, awareness, and committed to the work of justice. For some, the journey towards justice may begin with an injustice. For others, just being able to define what justice is can get one on the team. Here you can find ice breakers, definitions, quotes, commandments, organizations, discussion questions, periocope (Scripture) and rhythmic poetry that can be enjoyed among generations.
This book is here to say that justice work is teamwork-- God's work, so whether you are old or young, black or white, male or female, clergy or lay with or without a formal education, and regardless of sexual orientation or religious association, there is a spot for you on "Team Justice."
About the Author
Tajuan Kyles is a PK, born in Texas, raised in Mississippi, and currently resides in Salisbury, NC, with her husband Sylvester Kyles, Jr. They share five children and three grandsons, Josiah, Jaden, and Jacob. Rev. Kyles pastors the Ebenezer A.M.E. Zion Church, Waxhaw, NC, works as an Editor and Designer of children's literature in the Department of Church School Literature of the A.M.E. Zion Church and is a Certified Coach with the John Maxwell Team. She's a graduate of Jackson State University, MS. and holds a M.Div. degree from Virginia Union University, Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Richmond, VA. Rev. Kyles is currently in the DMin Program at the United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH.
