The Soulwork of Justice: Four Movements for Contemplative Action

by Wesley Granberg-Michaelson

Former politico, long-time activist, and faith leader Wes Granberg-Michaelson (Without Casting Off into a Life of Pilgrimage) looks at a life in activism. advocacy,  and ministry to reveal four key discernable movements of a lifelong soul journey to God's justice. He's also witnessed these elements consistently in the lives of others devoted to both soul-care and justice. Now he offers these four key movements for anyone at any age wanting to step into the entwined lineage of justice and soul work. While all experience it, few justice leaders talk about the often exhausting effort of their work, and how critical soulwork--spiritual formation--is for sustaining a life of outward social witness.Culled from the wisdom of decades of leadership experience in global ecumenical initiatives, religious organizations, and social justice movements, this book combines tenacity of vision with the groundedness of soul that has sustained Granberg-Michaelson even as it offers support to others engaged in the work for a lifetime and beyond.

224 pages, Paperback

Published September 24, 2025

Reviews

[Douglas Brouwer · Rating 5 out of 5]

My review (I read a review copy!) will appear soon in the Reformed Journal. Spoiler alert: I think it's a really fine book.