John Hughes captures the essence of church/community leadership history, and up to the moment, into the future challenges. Upon reading it, one who was around for the ‘60s and 70’s heyday of church/community organizing and influence will instantly recall the myriads, hundreds and thousands of savvy faith based organizers and their impact. I saw the priest Berrigan Brothers, Wiliam Sloane Coffin at Riverside Church in New York, numerous other rabbi’s, priests, ministers, nuns and imams, who were relevant, community connected leaders with impact. Black churches hold more of the rich history than others, yet their influence and sizes have waned as well. Over time, as John points out, the knowledge and application from their learned experience has faded. Listen, Look and Lead is a clear eyed effort to rediscover the significant impact that can be made possible by returning Jesus Christ’s Social Teachings to America’s and actions to the streets. The clarity with which John Hughe’s makes the case for needed action let’s readers know that rediscovering this most effective path is not easy, but so important. Readers who are interested in turning the tide will gain insights and learn how to put into practice the steps needed to overcome any and all obstacles, especially fear, in order to remain relevant and wield impact in the decades ahead.