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Mae Elise Cannon

Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon is an author, speaker, and advocate who cares deeply about God’s heart for the poor and the oppressed. She is the author of "Social Justice Handbook : Small Steps for a Better World" (IVP, 2009) and "Just Spirituality: How Faith Practices Fuel Social Action" (IVP, 2013) and co-author of "Forgive Us: Confessions of a Compromised Faith" (Zondervan, 2014). Cannon is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). Her ministry and professional background includes serving as the Senior Director of Advocacy and Outreach for World Vision-U.S., the executive pastor of Hillside Covenant Church (Walnut Creek, California), Director of Development and Transformation for Extension Ministries at Willow Creek Community Church (Barrington, Illinois), and as a consultant to the Middle East for child advocacy issues for Compassion International.

The City on a Hill: Jerusalem Divided

Mae Elise Cannon
May 21, 2021
General, Global, Peace & Nonviolence
The Holy Land will continue experiencing an unholy maintenance of occupation by force, only limited by violent interventions.

Hatred Toward Asian Americans is Not a New Evil

Mae Elise Cannon
April 9, 2021
General, Peace & Nonviolence, Race
White supremacy is at the heart of anti-Asian hatred.

US Military Attacks on Syria Detrimental to Peace

Mae Elise Cannon and Alexander Lutz
March 10, 2021
Global, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics
The United States must recognize the harmful effects of its current and historic foreign policy in the Middle East, and begin working toward a better future.

Why I’m Voting for the First Time in 28 Years  

Mae Elise Cannon
October 29, 2020
Politics, Practical Justice, Race
For Republicans and white Christians who feel like they would be losing something by not voting in line with the Republican party: more is at stake in the 2020 election than simple party loyalty. The moral rectitude of our nation and the spiritual integrity of our faith is at risk.

Biblical Justice is the Gospel Manifested

Mae Elise Cannon
April 25, 2020
Books, General, Theology
The Bible is a book about justice. Kingdom justice. Biblical justice. And social justice.

The Moral Crossroads of Evangelical Christianity in the United States

Mae Elise Cannon
December 31, 2019
Church Life, Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Practical Justice, Race
There are times where the gross moral violations of those in leadership demand Christian unity.

Lights for Gaza & the Darkness of Lent

Mae Elise Cannon
April 9, 2017
Global, Politics, Practical Justice
As we send points of light into the darkness, we work and pray for the structural changes needed to make light a reality for Gazans.

Evangelicalism Is Not a Bad Word: 8 Redeeming Qualities of Conservative Christianity

Mae Elise Cannon
February 27, 2016
General, Theology
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Evangelicals and conservative Christians often seem to get a "bad name" in the press and popular culture.

Evangelicals Reject Anti-Muslim Hatred

Mae Elise Cannon
November 27, 2015
General, Global, Interfaith
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"Jesus never said, 'Love your neighbor... just not your Muslim ones.'

Oh Freedom: Learning from Selma for Today’s Struggle

Mae Elise Cannon
February 1, 2015
Practical Justice, Race
As I reflect on the memory of that memorial walk across the bridge, I am reminded that we are still longing for and singing, "Oh freedom. . ."
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