James H. Cone is the Charles A. Briggs Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Dr. Cone is probably best known for his book, A Black Theology of Liberation, although he is the author of many other books. Dr. Cone wrote that the lack of relevant and “risky” theology suggests that theologians are unable to free themselves from the oppressive structures of society and suggested an alternative. He believes it is evident that the primary difficulty most whites have with Black Power and its compatible relationship with the Christian gospel stemmed from their own inability to translate non-traditional theology into black history. The black man's response to God's action in Christ must be different from that of the white man because his life experiences are different, Dr. Cone believes. In “the black experience,” the author suggested that a powerful message of biblical theology is liberation from oppression. Other theologians have also noted that African Americans require a different approach to counseling and healing. In Liberation and Human Wholeness: The Conversion Experiences of Black People in Slavery and Freedom, Dr. Edward P. Wimberly and his wife, Anne Streaty Wimberly, focused on the history of slavery and the wholeness of African Americans who are struggling with their inner self. In addition to the book, Dr. Wimberly created a workshop and seminar to help pastors and community leaders help African Americans who were once slaves. Liberation and Human Wholeness provides a clear path for how people can deal with their emotional problems in the 21st century. Wimberly also talked about how slavery caused tremendous pain to the black church. The word “integrity,” he wrote, means… in the center of the paper… it has to do with pain and loss. He also reminded readers that we should not only think about ourselves, but about others as well. In African American Pastoral Care: Revised Edition, Dr. Wimberly spoke about how to respond to God's ever-opening and ever-changing times when it comes to healing and reconciliation. In this revision of his classic book, Dr. Wimberly has updated his message by examining current issues in African American pastoral care, counseling, and outreach ministry in the community. Dr. Wimberly reminded us that we must do more for our members and proposed new pastoral approaches to the crisis of disconnection. Using his narrative, he explained and described how pastors and church leaders can claim a new narrative method to re-establish the African American village. His paradigm for African American pastoral theology is inspiring African Americans.