September 16, 2025ReligionsOpen Access

Investing in Resilience: A Comparative Study of Black Church Survival in Underserved Detroit

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Comparative case study explores resilience in Black churches, revealing factors influencing community development and social investment.

Historic King Solomon demonstrates an outward-facing model, promoting community engagement and justice-centered initiatives, while Greater King Solomon maintains a survivalist ethic focused on inward growth.
Findings highlight that resilience in Black churches is impacted by both theological orientation and institutional culture, suggesting a framework for understanding their communal relevance.
Grounded in W.E.B. Du Bois’s and Max Weber’s theories, the study employs qualitative interviews and sermon content analysis to explore church dynamics in underserved communities.
The study indicates that outwards-facing Black churches may better navigate socioeconomic challenges, potentially influencing social and health community outcomes.

Charles E. Williams (2025) studied this question.

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