This book showcases overlooked ministry models—the base ecclesial communities of the Global South in the late twentieth century and the hush harbors of the US antebellum South—as effective strategies for today's church and social movements. It explores their role in fostering vibrant Christian communities rooted in indigenous cultures and integrating faith, mission, social justice, and political action. Featuring firsthand accounts from diverse communities, with a foreword by Robert Chao Romero and an afterword by Willie James Jennings, the book offers practical insights for contemporary contexts.