Jesus in Back Alleys

The Story and Reflections of a Contemporary Prophet

by Hubert Schwartzentruber
2002
Paper
Pages: 152
ISBN: 1-931038-07-4
Price: $13.95; in Canada $20.95

Co-published with Cascadia Publishing House

Hubert Schwartzentruber’s life has spanned dramatic extremes: farming near Lake Huron; ministry in the St. Louis, Missouri Pruitt-Igoe towers; denominational service; pastoring in diverse congregations; welcoming the tears of a young girl homesick at camp who said, “They won’t let me cry.” But one thing has remained constant: his love for the church and his prophetic desire that it bring justice among both the broken and those who break them.

“This gentle pastor who loves John Deere tractors, polishes pieces of colorful stone as gifts, listens long and hard, writes love poems to his wife Mary—this man offers few pat answers. He simply invites us to join the walk, in the company of Jesus and of the wounded ones in this world.”
— Mary Lou Cummings, in the Foreword

“While he exhibits a heart filled with love and care for the church and those he believes are the downtrodden, Hubert also addresses controversial issues with the forthrightness of an Old Testament prophet. Should be required reading for seminary students before entering ministry.“
— Ron Sawatsky, Souderton, Pennsylvania, was Moderator of Mennonite Church Canada 1996-2002

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