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Key moments and achievements from John Perkins's life.
John was born
· Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Founded Organization
In 1964, after returning to Mississippi from California following his Christian conversion, Perkins established Voice of Calvary Bible Institute in Mendenhall. The ministry became a model for holistic community development, combining Bible teaching with economic empowerment, health services, and racial reconciliation in one of America's poorest communities.
Founded Organization
In 1964, after returning to Mississippi from California following his Christian conversion, Perkins established Voice of Calvary Bible Institute in Mendenhall. The ministry became a model for holistic community development, combining Bible teaching with economic empowerment, health services, and racial reconciliation in one of America's poorest communities.
Career Achievement
In 1965, Perkins supported voter registration efforts in Simpson County, Mississippi, and in 1967 enrolled his son Spencer in the previously all-white Mendenhall High School. His courageous leadership in the civil rights movement put his family at significant personal risk in the deeply segregated Mississippi Delta.
Career Achievement
In 1965, Perkins supported voter registration efforts in Simpson County, Mississippi, and in 1967 enrolled his son Spencer in the previously all-white Mendenhall High School. His courageous leadership in the civil rights movement put his family at significant personal risk in the deeply segregated Mississippi Delta.
Historical Event
In 1970, Perkins was arrested and brutally beaten and tortured by white police officers in Brandon Jail following a student protest. The experience left lasting physical and emotional scars but deepened his commitment to nonviolent reconciliation. Rather than seeking revenge, Perkins chose the path of forgiveness, which became central to his life's message.
Historical Event
In 1970, Perkins was arrested and brutally beaten and tortured by white police officers in Brandon Jail following a student protest. The experience left lasting physical and emotional scars but deepened his commitment to nonviolent reconciliation. Rather than seeking revenge, Perkins chose the path of forgiveness, which became central to his life's message.
Published Work
Throughout his lifetime, Perkins authored 17 books including Let Justice Roll Down, A Quiet Revolution, and Dream with Me. His writings articulated a vision of racial reconciliation rooted in Christian faith that influenced millions worldwide. He also received 19 honorary doctoral degrees recognizing his contributions to civil rights and community development.
Published Work
Throughout his lifetime, Perkins authored 17 books including Let Justice Roll Down, A Quiet Revolution, and Dream with Me. His writings articulated a vision of racial reconciliation rooted in Christian faith that influenced millions worldwide. He also received 19 honorary doctoral degrees recognizing his contributions to civil rights and community development.
Founded Organization
In 1989, Perkins co-founded the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), a network of evangelical congregations and organizations working in underserved urban communities. The CCDA's "three R's" philosophy of Relocation, Reconciliation, and Redistribution became a blueprint for faith-based community development across the United States.
Founded Organization
In 1989, Perkins co-founded the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), a network of evangelical congregations and organizations working in underserved urban communities. The CCDA's "three R's" philosophy of Relocation, Reconciliation, and Redistribution became a blueprint for faith-based community development across the United States.
John Perkins passed away
