Dennard, David C. (David Charles), 1946-Bishop, Wesley L.2011-08-222013-08-312011http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3635Charles Johnson, an African American minister in the predominately white denomination of the Church of the Nazarene, was a leader in the civil rights movement in Meridian, Mississippi. He had to navigate the rather conservative leanings of his denomination and predominance of Jim Crow segregation in Meridian. Johnson had a profound impact on the struggle for equality in Meridian, but he, unfortunately, could not exhibit the same degree of influence on the Church of the Nazarene. This work examines the difficulties and successes of Johnson as a churchman and an activist.  157 p.dissertations, academicAmerican historyChurch of the NazareneMeridianMississippiJohnson, Charles, 1938-African American clergy--Mississippi--MeridianNazarenes (Church of the Nazarene)--Mississippi--MeridianFitkins Memorial Church of the Nazarene (Meridian, Miss.)Civil rights movements--Mississippi--MeridianAfrican American civil rights workers--Mississippi--MeridianMaster's Thesis