The primary question that will be investigated in this project, entitled "To Show An Affirming Flame”: Ministry in the Spirit of Elijah, is the following: How can the prophet Elijah serve as an inspiration for today’s progressive Christian? This project will consist of creating a book that is a series of meditations on the impact of the prophet Elijah historically in art, music, social justice and social injustice and will take a look forward at the possibilities and dangers of

using Elijah as a model for creating a church community whose focus is prophetic