Keith Caldwell elected president of MICAH. He was elected at Micah’s February Delegates meeting on Tuesday, February 18.

I understand the critical role faith has played historically in forming meaningful social movements. When believers collectively live into our profession of faith, we are provided with a means of grace that allows us to “accept the power and freedom God gives us to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.”
It has been my experience that many faith organizations have chosen the low-hanging fruit of doing Charity work – a model of “doing for” rather than engaging in the transformative work of doing Justice – a model of “doing with,” one that addresses Systemic Sin. I am delighted to live into my baptismal identity by working outside the four walls of the church and holistically addressing the adverse material reality of folks who have pressed against the margins to bring about Beloved Community.

Pastor Keith Caldwell

About MICAH

MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope) is a coalition of community and faith-based organizations joining together to give a more powerful voice for issues of justice in our city. Our current platform concentrates on three pillar issues, economic equity, education equity, and race & class equity in the justice system. We organize and speak to our community and its leaders, always seeking to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.” The purpose of MICAH is not to replace each congregation or community organization’s efforts, but instead to amplify the voice and the impact by working together interdependently.

MICAH follows the community organizing methodology of the Gamaliel Foundation. Gamaliel has worked successfully with communities across the country, including Nashville, where NOAH (Nashville Organized for Action and Hope) has become a force for change and an influencer of community policy on affordable housing, criminal justice, and economic equity.

About Centenary United Methodist Church

Centenary is a historic church that has been ministering to the community since 1865. Our mission is to be a diverse community of faith, committed to worship, spiritual growth, and service through Christian love. Join us for worship service every Sunday at 10:30 am online and in-person.