Total Praise: An Orientation to Black Baptist Belief and Worship

It was a pleasure reading this comprehensive, yet concise book. Containing everything from "What is Christianity?" to the "importance of both traditional and modern music in the African American church," to membership statistics for various Baptist organizations--this book covers a lot of ground. It is also an excellent springboard for discussion, and an accessible guide to the many components that comprise this unique segment of the American spiritual experience. Each chapter ends with questions for "prayerful consideration" offering the reader an opportunity for personal spiritual reflection. Congregations, church groups and leaders can gain instruction and inspiration from the author's discussion of specific challenges faced by today's black churches. Whether you are a researcher, inquirer, new or long-time church member, I highly recommend this book to you. Excellent appendices and glossary!