First, this article challenges some of the assumptions about churches and charity, and secondly it offers an alternative vision for church. Along the way, the article draws on the work of notable scholars in the fields of faith-based and community organizing, and discusses some prominent case-studies. In short, the article argues that justice ministry is an essential strategy towards building a healthy church congregation. First, this article challenges some of the assumptions about churches and charity, and secondly it offers an alternative vision for church. Along the way, the article draws on the work of notable scholars in the fields of faith-based and community organizing, and discusses some prominent case-studies. In short, the article argues that justice ministry is an essential strategy towards building a healthy church congregation.