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King's earliest sermons demonstrate his conviction that the Gospel must deal with the daily struggles facing the poor and marginalized.  Newly released early documents chronicle King's early preaching and theological development, and demonstrate the power of the Montgomery community in refining and emboldening the symbolic leader of the Movement.

Becoming King: A Local Movement’s Impact on MLK

Without the grassroots organizers in Montgomery, we might not know Martin Luther King’s name today. MLK did not arrive in Montgomery as a civil rights activist or leader, but spent his first six years of pastoral ministry demonstrating the power of local community organizing and development. This workshop explores how participation in and relationships with local people struggling together for justice can build an effective movement.