Seeking Justice is the central theme of this November 2016 issue of Christian Standard. The cover package explores how Christians can understand and practice justice through Scripture, ministry, and everyday discipleship. Visible feature articles include Robert L. Foster’s “Seek First the Kingdom and Its Justice,” Mark W. Hamilton’s “Pursuing Justice in an Unjust World,” Kip Lines’s “Missional Justice,” Troy Jackson’s “Other Women, Other Fields,” Preston Sprinkle’s “Seeking a Justice That Transforms,” Casey Tyrett’s “A Different View of the Oppressed,” and Jennifer Johnson’s “The Church Needs the Hood.”
Taken together, these articles show that Seeking Justice is presented not as a trend or slogan, but as a biblical responsibility tied to the teachings of Jesus, the witness of the prophets, and the life of the church. The issue addresses justice in relation to poverty, prison ministry, community engagement, oppression, women in vulnerable circumstances, and neighborhood transformation. It also connects justice with mission and practical Christian service.
Beyond the main theme, the issue includes regular departments and additional articles visible on the cover, including “Out of the Killing Fields” by Jackina Stark, “Getting Ahead of God” by Tim Harlow, and “Whisper, Don’t Shout” by Jim Tune. For readers researching Christian perspectives on justice, ministry, and public witness, this issue offers a substantial snapshot of how Christian Standard framed Seeking Justice in late 2016.
