John M. Perkins

“The difference between relocation and gentrification is motive, plain and simple. When we decide to move into an inner-city neighborhood we should…

— John M. Perkins

There is no reconciliation until you recognize the dignity of the other, until you see their view- you have to enter into…

— John M. Perkins

The poor need the motivation, the incentives, the skills, the education so they can help themselves.

— John M. Perkins

We live out our call most fully when we are a community of faith with arms wrapped about a community of pain.

— John M. Perkins

Justice goes across racial and economic barriers - like the good Samaritan.

— John M. Perkins

“Love Is The Final Fight”

— John M. Perkins

“One reason that the expression of the love of God is so often limited in Western society is that we do not…

— John M. Perkins

You don't give people dignity. You affirm it.

— John M. Perkins

Education is not a luxury in modern American society-it is essential for survival.

— John M. Perkins

“In America, education and quality of life are directly related. Lacking a good education means lacking, among other things, access to the…

— John M. Perkins

Godly leadership is not about attaining recognition or glory; it's about serving others.

— John M. Perkins

The big deal is we think the power is in us individuallythe power is in us collectively. It is in the church.

— John M. Perkins